How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 natural oval diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 natural oval diamonds typically cost $2,428 NZD to $7,665 NZD, with a median price of $4,406 NZD. There are currently 975 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I SI2 oval diamond?

About 36% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 54%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 975 natural oval diamonds with I colour and SI2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,428 NZD to $7,665 NZD, with a median of $4,406 NZD. At least 56 retailers stock this exact specification, and 36% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 54%. Half of all listings fall between $3,195 NZD and $5,399 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,469 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.3% and the number of listings moved -4.7%.

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. Oval natural stones in the index: 2,655 USD per carat, +10.2% 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

Available

975

Lowest Price

$1,123 NZD

Highest Price

$15,032 NZD

Average Price

$4,777 NZD