How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct M VVS2 natural oval diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct M VVS2 natural oval diamonds typically cost $2,065 NZD to $4,886 NZD, with a median price of $2,924 NZD. There are currently 74 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a M VVS2 oval diamond?

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

1.00 to 1.49ct M VVS2 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 74 natural oval diamonds with M colour and VVS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,065 NZD to $4,886 NZD, with a median of $2,924 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $2,243 NZD and $3,144 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $589 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.1% and the number of listings moved +39.6%.

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

Lowest Price

$1,872 NZD

Highest Price

$11,002 NZD

Average Price

$3,231 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

54.0%

Price Spread

35.6%

30-Day Price Trend

-0.1%

30-Day Supply Change

+39.6%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,405/ct

10th Percentile

$1,080

Median

$1,405

90th Percentile

$2,083

Score Distribution

74 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

19 (25.7%)

Very Good

37 (50.0%)

Good

9 (12.2%)

Average

9 (12.2%)

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