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

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural oval diamonds typically cost $78,257 USD to $231,795 USD, with a median price of $133,997 USD. There are currently 26 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VS1 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 26 natural oval diamonds with I color and VS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $78,257 USD to $231,795 USD, with a median of $133,997 USD. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $400 USD 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. Oval natural stones in the index: 2,655 USD per carat, +10.2% 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

Lowest Price

$53,460 USD

Highest Price

$433,282 USD

Average Price

$152,802 USD

Score Distribution

88 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

18 (20.5%)

Very Good

11 (12.5%)

Good

18 (20.5%)

Average

41 (46.6%)

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