How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural heart diamond cost?

As of November 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural heart diamonds typically cost $101,810 NZD to $875,451 NZD, with a median price of $164,773 NZD. There are currently 6 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VS1 Natural Heart

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 6 natural heart diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $101,810 NZD to $875,451 NZD, with a median of $164,773 NZD. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $617 NZD per carat.

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

$85,521 NZD

Highest Price

$1,067,728 NZD

Average Price

$360,002 NZD

Score Distribution

14 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

2 (14.3%)

Very Good

7 (50.0%)

Good

1 (7.1%)

Average

4 (28.6%)

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