How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 natural oval diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 natural oval diamonds typically cost $16,632 NZD to $37,791 NZD, with a median price of $23,176 NZD. There are currently 715 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 Natural Oval

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As of September 2026, there are 715 natural oval diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $16,632 NZD to $37,791 NZD, with a median of $23,176 NZD. At least 55 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $11,177 NZD and $15,702 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,091 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

715

Lowest Price

$10,329 NZD

Highest Price

$84,117 NZD

Average Price

$25,363 NZD