How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural radiant diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural radiant diamonds typically cost $2,937 NZD to $8,424 NZD, with a median price of $4,960 NZD. There are currently 686 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 Natural Radiant

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As of September 2026, there are 686 natural radiant diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,937 NZD to $8,424 NZD, with a median of $4,960 NZD. At least 59 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $4,168 NZD and $6,846 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $901 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. Radiant natural stones in the index: 2,765 USD per carat, +6.0% 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

686

Lowest Price

$1,993 NZD

Highest Price

$16,772 NZD

Average Price

$5,444 NZD