How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 natural round diamond cost?

As of November 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 natural round diamonds typically cost $55,847 NZD to $172,385 NZD, with a median price of $89,980 NZD. There are currently 107 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS1 round diamond?

About 30% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 46%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 107 natural round diamonds with I colour and VVS1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $55,847 NZD to $172,385 NZD, with a median of $89,980 NZD. At least 60 retailers stock this exact specification, and 30% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 46%. Half of all listings fall between $22,225 NZD and $35,485 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,061 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.5% and the number of listings moved +14.3%.

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: November 2026

Available

107

Lowest Price

$38,657 NZD

Highest Price

$296,935 NZD

Average Price

$105,553 NZD