How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural radiant diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural radiant diamonds typically cost $1,725 USD to $4,740 USD, with a median price of $2,855 USD. There are currently 266 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 radiant diamond?

About 37% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 51%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 Natural Radiant

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 266 natural radiant diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,725 USD to $4,740 USD, with a median of $2,855 USD. At least 65 retailers stock this exact specification, and 37% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 51%. Half of all listings fall between $2,330 USD and $3,799 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $506 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.9% and the number of listings moved +13.7%.

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

266

Lowest Price

$1,131 USD

Highest Price

$10,633 USD

Average Price

$3,096 USD