How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of November 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 natural cushion diamonds typically cost €237 EUR to €547 EUR, with a median price of €355 EUR. There are currently 47 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 33% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 51%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 47 natural cushion diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run €237 EUR to €547 EUR, with a median of €355 EUR. At least 9 retailers stock this exact specification, and 33% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 51%. Half of all listings fall between €1,038 EUR and €1,630 EUR per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about €448 EUR per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.5% and the number of listings moved +11.9%.

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: November 2026

Available

Lowest Price

€162 EUR

Highest Price

€1,187 EUR

Average Price

€382 EUR

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

32.6%

Price Spread

50.6%

30-Day Price Trend

-1.5%

30-Day Supply Change

+11.9%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,306/ct

10th Percentile

$805

Median

$1,306

90th Percentile

$2,154

Score Distribution

127 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

31 (24.4%)

Very Good

27 (21.3%)

Good

48 (37.8%)

Average

21 (16.5%)

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