How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS2 natural heart diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS2 natural heart diamonds typically cost $104,869 NZD to $291,669 NZD, with a median price of $148,293 NZD. There are currently 25 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VS2 Natural Heart

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As of September 2026, there are 25 natural heart diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $104,869 NZD to $291,669 NZD, with a median of $148,293 NZD. At least 12 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $80,045 NZD and $93,958 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,207 NZD per carat.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Heart natural stones in the index: 2,261 USD per carat, +1.7% month on month. See the full index release

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

Last updated: September 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$72,569 NZD

Highest Price

$656,725 NZD

Average Price

$185,964 NZD