How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural heart diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural heart diamonds typically cost $2,907 NZD to $8,779 NZD, with a median price of $4,255 NZD. There are currently 264 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 heart diamond?

About 41% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 54%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 Natural Heart

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 264 natural heart diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,907 NZD to $8,779 NZD, with a median of $4,255 NZD. At least 63 retailers stock this exact specification, and 41% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 54%. Half of all listings fall between $3,561 NZD and $5,871 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $2,212 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.5% and the number of listings moved +6.3%.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, September 2026: natural diamonds at 2,335 USD per carat and lab-grown at 443 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 5.3 to 1. Heart natural stones in the index: 2,374 USD per carat, +9.8% 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: October 2026

Available

264

Lowest Price

$1,803 NZD

Highest Price

$16,337 NZD

Average Price

$5,247 NZD