How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 natural heart diamond cost?

As of November 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 natural heart diamonds typically cost $16,839 NZD to $136,356 NZD, with a median price of $36,109 NZD. There are currently 10 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS1 heart diamond?

About 30% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 37%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 Natural Heart

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 10 natural heart diamonds with I colour and VVS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $16,839 NZD to $136,356 NZD, with a median of $36,109 NZD. At least 35 retailers stock this exact specification, and 30% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 37%. Half of all listings fall between $11,026 NZD and $15,737 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,302 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +3.8% and the number of listings moved -3.9%.

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: November 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$10,524 NZD

Highest Price

$150,691 NZD

Average Price

$54,187 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

29.9%

Price Spread

37.1%

30-Day Price Trend

+3.8%

30-Day Supply Change

-3.9%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$7,165/ct

10th Percentile

$5,010

Median

$7,165

90th Percentile

$10,718

Score Distribution

37 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

9 (24.3%)

Very Good

3 (8.1%)

Good

3 (8.1%)

Average

22 (59.5%)

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