How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural round diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural round diamonds typically cost $147,401 NZD to $560,192 NZD, with a median price of $229,020 NZD. There are currently 101 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VS1 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 101 natural round diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $147,401 NZD to $560,192 NZD, with a median of $229,020 NZD. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $932 NZD per carat.

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: October 2026

Available

101

Lowest Price

$92,775 NZD

Highest Price

$2,299,240 NZD

Average Price

$313,971 NZD

Score Distribution

263 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

53 (20.2%)

Very Good

49 (18.6%)

Good

71 (27.0%)

Average

90 (34.2%)

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