How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 natural oval diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 natural oval diamonds typically cost $21,081 NZD to $62,545 NZD, with a median price of $35,654 NZD. There are currently 134 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 27% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 37%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 134 natural oval diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $21,081 NZD to $62,545 NZD, with a median of $35,654 NZD. At least 61 retailers stock this exact specification, and 27% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 37%. Half of all listings fall between $12,740 NZD and $18,558 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $818 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.8% and the number of listings moved +4.4%.

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

134

Lowest Price

$11,781 NZD

Highest Price

$100,656 NZD

Average Price

$39,891 NZD