How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 natural heart diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 natural heart diamonds typically cost $16,312 NZD to $83,499 NZD, with a median price of $27,509 NZD. There are currently 44 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 33% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 36%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 Natural Heart

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 44 natural heart diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $16,312 NZD to $83,499 NZD, with a median of $27,509 NZD. At least 54 retailers stock this exact specification, and 33% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 36%. Half of all listings fall between $10,668 NZD and $15,055 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $971 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.9% and the number of listings moved +9.4%.

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

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Lowest Price

$8,415 NZD

Highest Price

$101,474 NZD

Average Price

$38,455 NZD