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

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural marquise diamonds typically cost $91,899 USD to $267,997 USD, with a median price of $162,908 USD. There are currently 14 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VS1 Natural Marquise

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As of September 2026, there are 14 natural marquise diamonds with I color and VS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $91,899 USD to $267,997 USD, with a median of $162,908 USD. At least 9 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $14,959 USD and $23,683 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $517 USD 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. Marquise natural stones in the index: 2,114 USD per carat, -8.8% 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

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Lowest Price

$78,249 USD

Highest Price

$294,605 USD

Average Price

$175,632 USD