How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct L VS1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct L VS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $6,197 CAD to $14,115 CAD, with a median price of $9,867 CAD. There are currently 116 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 30% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 41%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct L VS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 116 natural cushion diamonds with L color and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $6,197 CAD to $14,115 CAD, with a median of $9,867 CAD. Half of all listings fall between $3,600 CAD and $5,552 CAD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $743 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +6.6% and the number of listings moved +15.7%.

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

116

Lowest Price

$4,357 CAD

Highest Price

$25,032 CAD

Average Price

$10,180 CAD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

30.2%

Price Spread

41.1%

30-Day Price Trend

+6.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+15.7%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$3,379/ct

10th Percentile

$2,197

Median

$3,379

90th Percentile

$4,837

Score Distribution

116 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

16 (13.8%)

Very Good

30 (25.9%)

Good

27 (23.3%)

Average

43 (37.1%)

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