How much does a 1.50 to 1.99ct L VS1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct L VS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $3,005 AUD to $7,598 AUD, with a median price of $4,859 AUD. There are currently 143 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 34% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 48%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct L VS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 143 natural cushion diamonds with L colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $3,005 AUD to $7,598 AUD, with a median of $4,859 AUD. Half of all listings fall between $2,439 AUD and $3,887 AUD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $778 AUD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.2% and the number of listings moved +15.3%.

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. Cushion natural stones in the index: 2,881 USD per carat, -2.5% 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

143

Lowest Price

$2,217 AUD

Highest Price

$12,738 AUD

Average Price

$5,150 AUD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

33.6%

Price Spread

48.0%

30-Day Price Trend

-1.2%

30-Day Supply Change

+15.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$2,073/ct

10th Percentile

$1,357

Median

$2,073

90th Percentile

$3,274

Score Distribution

143 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

18 (12.6%)

Very Good

41 (28.7%)

Good

38 (26.6%)

Average

46 (32.2%)

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