How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct L VS1 lab grown round diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct L VS1 lab grown round diamonds typically cost £85 GBP to £398 GBP, with a median price of £171 GBP. There are currently 31 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a L VS1 round diamond?

About 26% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 128%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct L VS1 Lab Grown Round

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 31 lab grown round diamonds with L colour and VS1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run £85 GBP to £398 GBP, with a median of £171 GBP. Half of all listings fall between £316 GBP and £850 GBP per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about £644 GBP per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -7.5% and the number of listings moved +5.9%.

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 lab grown stones in the index: 425 USD per carat, +1.7% 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

Lowest Price

£72 GBP

Highest Price

£410 GBP

Average Price

£215 GBP

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

25.8%

Price Spread

127.9%

30-Day Price Trend

-7.5%

30-Day Supply Change

+5.9%

Volatility (30d)

0.03

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$562/ct

10th Percentile

$300

Median

$562

90th Percentile

$1,306

Score Distribution

31 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

4 (12.9%)

Very Good

8 (25.8%)

Good

2 (6.5%)

Average

17 (54.8%)

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