How much does a 1.50 to 1.99ct M VS1 natural round diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct M VS1 natural round diamonds typically cost $4,410 NZD to $9,825 NZD, with a median price of $5,973 NZD. There are currently 311 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a M VS1 round diamond?

About 59% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 36%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct M VS1 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 311 natural round diamonds with M colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $4,410 NZD to $9,825 NZD, with a median of $5,973 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $3,309 NZD and $4,725 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $580 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.2% and the number of listings moved +13.2%.

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. Round natural stones in the index: 2,124 USD per carat, -6.9% 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

311

Lowest Price

$3,165 NZD

Highest Price

$22,451 NZD

Average Price

$6,615 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

59.5%

Price Spread

36.5%

30-Day Price Trend

+0.2%

30-Day Supply Change

+13.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$2,182/ct

10th Percentile

$1,630

Median

$2,182

90th Percentile

$3,368

Score Distribution

311 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

75 (24.1%)

Very Good

125 (40.2%)

Good

66 (21.2%)

Average

45 (14.5%)

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