How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct M VS2 natural round diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct M VS2 natural round diamonds typically cost $165 USD to $563 USD, with a median price of $280 USD. There are currently 606 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 45% 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.

0.20 to 0.49ct M VS2 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 606 natural round diamonds with M color and VS2 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $165 USD to $563 USD, with a median of $280 USD. Half of all listings fall between $614 USD and $1,096 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $564 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.3% and the number of listings moved +25.1%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, October 2026: natural diamonds at 2,202 USD per carat and lab-grown at 462 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.8 to 1. Round natural stones in the index: 2,124 USD per carat, -6.9% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 125 retailers. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Available

606

Lowest Price

$67 USD

Highest Price

$1,442 USD

Average Price

$348 USD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

44.9%

Price Spread

58.3%

30-Day Price Trend

-2.3%

30-Day Supply Change

+25.1%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$826/ct

10th Percentile

$467

Median

$826

90th Percentile

$1,622

Score Distribution

606 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

163 (26.9%)

Very Good

186 (30.7%)

Good

184 (30.4%)

Average

73 (12.0%)

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