How much does a 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $656 CAD to $1,650 CAD, with a median price of $994 CAD. There are currently 244 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 26% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 66%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.50 to 0.74ct I VS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 244 natural cushion diamonds with I color and VS1 clarity in the 0.50 to 0.74ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $656 CAD to $1,650 CAD, with a median of $994 CAD. At least 58 retailers stock this exact specification, and 26% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 66%. Half of all listings fall between $1,418 CAD and $2,599 CAD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $888 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.6% and the number of listings moved -7.5%.

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. Cushion natural stones in the index: 2,948 USD per carat, +1.7% 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

244

Lowest Price

$423 CAD

Highest Price

$4,329 CAD

Average Price

$1,101 CAD