How much does a 5.00ct+ I SI2 natural round diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I SI2 natural round diamonds typically cost $59,938 NZD to $256,696 NZD, with a median price of $122,229 NZD. There are currently 347 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I SI2 Natural Round

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As of September 2026, there are 347 natural round diamonds with I colour and SI2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $59,938 NZD to $256,696 NZD, with a median of $122,229 NZD. At least 12 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $20,748 NZD and $35,650 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $18,780 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

347

Lowest Price

$31,022 NZD

Highest Price

$1,525,349 NZD

Average Price

$148,554 NZD