How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural oval diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural oval diamonds typically cost $3,358 NZD to $8,487 NZD, with a median price of $5,182 NZD. There are currently 1,986 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 1,986 natural oval diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $3,358 NZD to $8,487 NZD, with a median of $5,182 NZD. At least 62 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $4,567 NZD and $6,329 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $809 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. Oval natural stones in the index: 2,380 USD per carat, -9.6% 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

1,986

Lowest Price

$1,483 NZD

Highest Price

$20,887 NZD

Average Price

$5,632 NZD