How much does a 1.50 to 1.99ct L VS1 natural oval diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct L VS1 natural oval diamonds typically cost $3,775 NZD to $10,151 NZD, with a median price of $6,002 NZD. There are currently 178 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 61% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 50%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct L VS1 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 178 natural oval diamonds with L colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $3,775 NZD to $10,151 NZD, with a median of $6,002 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $3,024 NZD and $4,901 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $945 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +2.6% and the number of listings moved +33.3%.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, October 2026: natural diamonds at 2,202 USD per carat and lab-grown at 462 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.8 to 1. Oval natural stones in the index: 2,512 USD per carat, -7.2% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 125 retailers. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Available

178

Lowest Price

$2,480 NZD

Highest Price

$20,040 NZD

Average Price

$6,518 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

61.2%

Price Spread

49.8%

30-Day Price Trend

+2.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+33.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$2,090/ct

10th Percentile

$1,380

Median

$2,090

90th Percentile

$3,224

Score Distribution

178 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

38 (21.3%)

Very Good

65 (36.5%)

Good

38 (21.3%)

Average

37 (20.8%)

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