How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct L VVS1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct L VVS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $1,400 CAD to $3,294 CAD, with a median price of $1,976 CAD. There are currently 119 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a L VVS1 cushion diamond?

About 40% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 40%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct L VVS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 119 natural cushion diamonds with L color and VVS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,400 CAD to $3,294 CAD, with a median of $1,976 CAD. Half of all listings fall between $1,616 CAD and $2,386 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -5.0% and the number of listings moved +42.4%.

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

119

Lowest Price

$1,068 CAD

Highest Price

$6,244 CAD

Average Price

$2,217 CAD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

39.5%

Price Spread

39.6%

30-Day Price Trend

-5.0%

30-Day Supply Change

+42.4%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,381/ct

10th Percentile

$955

Median

$1,381

90th Percentile

$2,195

Score Distribution

119 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

27 (22.7%)

Very Good

30 (25.2%)

Good

44 (37.0%)

Average

18 (15.1%)

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