How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural radiant diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural radiant diamonds typically cost $1,638 USD to $5,442 USD, with a median price of $3,257 USD. There are currently 212 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 37% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 58%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 Natural Radiant

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 212 natural radiant diamonds with I color and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,638 USD to $5,442 USD, with a median of $3,257 USD. At least 64 retailers stock this exact specification, and 37% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 58%. Half of all listings fall between $2,455 USD and $4,275 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $460 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.6% and the number of listings moved +11.9%.

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

212

Lowest Price

$1,088 USD

Highest Price

$13,429 USD

Average Price

$3,432 USD