How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 natural round diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 natural round diamonds typically cost $17,505 NZD to $51,810 NZD, with a median price of $28,323 NZD. There are currently 788 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 Natural Round

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As of September 2026, there are 788 natural round diamonds with I colour and VVS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $17,505 NZD to $51,810 NZD, with a median of $28,323 NZD. At least 57 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $12,019 NZD and $19,876 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,337 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. Round natural stones in the index: 2,094 USD per carat, -3.8% 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

788

Lowest Price

$12,566 NZD

Highest Price

$143,967 NZD

Average Price

$31,837 NZD