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

As of November 6, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct L VS1 natural oval diamonds typically cost $2,081 NZD to $4,783 NZD, with a median price of $2,773 NZD. There are currently 225 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 60% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 38%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct L VS1 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 225 natural oval diamonds with L colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,081 NZD to $4,783 NZD, with a median of $2,773 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $2,214 NZD and $3,240 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $961 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.3% and the number of listings moved +34.2%.

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

225

Lowest Price

$1,593 NZD

Highest Price

$10,571 NZD

Average Price

$3,072 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

60.4%

Price Spread

38.2%

30-Day Price Trend

+0.3%

30-Day Supply Change

+34.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,489/ct

10th Percentile

$1,095

Median

$1,489

90th Percentile

$2,265

Score Distribution

225 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

57 (25.3%)

Very Good

65 (28.9%)

Good

69 (30.7%)

Average

34 (15.1%)

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