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

As of November 6, 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct L VS1 natural oval diamonds typically cost $8,354 NZD to $18,538 NZD, with a median price of $13,127 NZD. There are currently 61 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 62% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 35%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct L VS1 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 61 natural oval diamonds with L colour and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $8,354 NZD to $18,538 NZD, with a median of $13,127 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $5,020 NZD and $7,104 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $780 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +2.3% and the number of listings moved +24.4%.

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

$5,331 NZD

Highest Price

$30,610 NZD

Average Price

$13,276 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

62.3%

Price Spread

35.1%

30-Day Price Trend

+2.3%

30-Day Supply Change

+24.4%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$3,286/ct

10th Percentile

$2,216

Median

$3,286

90th Percentile

$4,567

Score Distribution

61 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

11 (18.0%)

Very Good

17 (27.9%)

Good

17 (27.9%)

Average

16 (26.2%)

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