How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I SI1 natural radiant diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I SI1 natural radiant diamonds typically cost $349 USD to $665 USD, with a median price of $457 USD. There are currently 16 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I SI1 radiant diamond?

About 18% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 35%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct I SI1 Natural Radiant

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 16 natural radiant diamonds with I color and SI1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $349 USD to $665 USD, with a median of $457 USD. At least 40 retailers stock this exact specification, and 18% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 35%. Half of all listings fall between $1,072 USD and $1,531 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.6% and the number of listings moved +6.0%.

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. Radiant natural stones in the index: 3,091 USD per carat, +13.2% 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

$230 USD

Highest Price

$1,288 USD

Average Price

$500 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

18.4%

Price Spread

35.4%

30-Day Price Trend

-2.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+6.0%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,297/ct

10th Percentile

$933

Median

$1,297

90th Percentile

$2,004

Score Distribution

75 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

6 (8.0%)

Very Good

7 (9.3%)

Good

12 (16.0%)

Average

50 (66.7%)

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