How much does a 1.50 to 1.99ct I VVS2 natural round diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct I VVS2 natural round diamonds typically cost $9,163 NZD to $26,254 NZD, with a median price of $14,518 NZD. There are currently 627 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS2 round diamond?

About 41% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 47%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct I VVS2 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 627 natural round diamonds with I colour and VVS2 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $9,163 NZD to $26,254 NZD, with a median of $14,518 NZD. At least 68 retailers stock this exact specification, and 41% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 47%. Half of all listings fall between $8,398 NZD and $13,387 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $755 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.5% and the number of listings moved +11.3%.

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. Round natural stones in the index: 2,248 USD per carat, +7.6% 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

627

Lowest Price

$5,030 NZD

Highest Price

$52,465 NZD

Average Price

$16,174 NZD