How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct L VVS2 natural round diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct L VVS2 natural round diamonds typically cost $2,565 NZD to $5,833 NZD, with a median price of $3,815 NZD. There are currently 569 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 53% 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.

1.00 to 1.49ct L VVS2 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 569 natural round diamonds with L colour and VVS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,565 NZD to $5,833 NZD, with a median of $3,815 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $2,889 NZD and $4,121 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $682 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.5% and the number of listings moved +16.0%.

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

569

Lowest Price

$1,695 NZD

Highest Price

$13,464 NZD

Average Price

$4,124 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

52.9%

Price Spread

36.0%

30-Day Price Trend

-1.5%

30-Day Supply Change

+16.0%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,925/ct

10th Percentile

$1,342

Median

$1,925

90th Percentile

$2,823

Score Distribution

569 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

153 (26.9%)

Very Good

200 (35.1%)

Good

102 (17.9%)

Average

114 (20.0%)

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