How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct L VS2 natural radiant diamond cost?

As of November 7, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct L VS2 natural radiant diamonds typically cost $1,770 NZD to $4,952 NZD, with a median price of $3,005 NZD. There are currently 82 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a L VS2 radiant diamond?

About 45% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 60%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct L VS2 Natural Radiant

Quick answer

As of November 7, 2026, there are 82 natural radiant diamonds with L colour and VS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,770 NZD to $4,952 NZD, with a median of $3,005 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $2,127 NZD and $3,638 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.0% and the number of listings moved +48.6%.

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. Radiant natural stones in the index: 3,108 USD per carat, +0.3% 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 7, 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$1,337 NZD

Highest Price

$8,550 NZD

Average Price

$3,204 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

45.1%

Price Spread

59.5%

30-Day Price Trend

-1.0%

30-Day Supply Change

+48.6%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,406/ct

10th Percentile

$968

Median

$1,406

90th Percentile

$2,475

Score Distribution

82 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

19 (23.2%)

Very Good

27 (32.9%)

Good

19 (23.2%)

Average

17 (20.7%)

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