How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural heart diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural heart diamonds typically cost $2,805 NZD to $8,348 NZD, with a median price of $4,055 NZD. There are currently 687 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 Natural Heart

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 687 natural heart diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,805 NZD to $8,348 NZD, with a median of $4,055 NZD. At least 56 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $3,610 NZD and $5,021 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,377 NZD per carat.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Heart natural stones in the index: 2,261 USD per carat, +1.7% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

687

Lowest Price

$1,647 NZD

Highest Price

$17,717 NZD

Average Price

$4,780 NZD