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

As of November 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural heart diamonds typically cost $2,911 NZD to $9,321 NZD, with a median price of $4,134 NZD. There are currently 246 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS1 heart diamond?

About 40% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 55%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 Natural Heart

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 246 natural heart diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,911 NZD to $9,321 NZD, with a median of $4,134 NZD. At least 61 retailers stock this exact specification, and 40% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 55%. Half of all listings fall between $3,756 NZD and $6,239 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $899 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.9% and the number of listings moved +1.6%.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, October 2026: natural diamonds at 2,202 USD per carat and lab-grown at 462 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.8 to 1. Heart natural stones in the index: 2,289 USD per carat, -3.7% month on month. See the full index release

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

Last updated: November 2026

Available

246

Lowest Price

$2,025 NZD

Highest Price

$18,893 NZD

Average Price

$5,189 NZD