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1.98ct E VVS2 Cushion Lab Grown Diamond

ID • E/VVS2 • IGI LG781603940

Shape and cutting style on the report: Square cushion modified brilliant

Certificate IGI LG781603940

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $555 NZD
As of November 1, 2026
Save $1,559 NZD (74%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
4 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $3,639 NZD at Frank Darling · As of October 29, 2026
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About this 1.98ct lab-grown cushion diamond

This 1.98ct lab-grown cushion sits in the one-and-a-half to two carat band, graded E colour (colourless) and VVS2 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade and certified by IGI LG781603940 or 781603940. Listed at 4 retailers as of November 1, 2026, with a 281% spread between the cheapest and most expensive listing. That is exactly the kind of price-discovery gap Carat Hunter was built to surface. Compare the cross-retailer prices above before buying. The same certified stone often varies 15 to 40% across stores.

The 4Cs

1.98
Carat
E
Colour
VVS2
Clarity
Ideal
Cut

Specifications

CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
Crown angle35.2°
Pavilion angle39.4°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG781603940
Dimensions7.34 × 7.25 × 4.85 mm
L/W Ratio1.01
Girdle conditionFaceted
Culet sizePointed
Cert comments
This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) growth process Type IIa
Top View
7.34 mm7.25 mm1.98 ctE / VVS2
OriginLab Grown
CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG781603940
Side View
Table 62.0%Crown 35.2°Girdle: MED-STKPavilion 39.4°Culet: NoneDepth 66.9%

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Price History

Last verified: Nov 1
Current: $3,639 NZD|Low: $392 NZD|High: $4,506 NZD|Avg: $1,765 NZD|-0.0%
Frank Darling
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November 2, 2026
Retailer 5$392 NZD
Retailer 6$555 NZD
Retailer 7$814 NZD
Retailer 10$905 NZD
Retailer 9$1,084 NZD
Retailer 11$1,146 NZD
Retailer 8$1,197 NZD
Retailer 12$1,233 NZD
Retailer 2$2,115 NZD
Retailer 13$2,519 NZD
Retailer 4$2,595 NZD
Frank Darling$3,639 NZD
Retailer 3$4,506 NZD

12 data points across 13 retailers

4 retailers$555 NZD to $2,115 NZD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$555 NZD
Final sale: no returns
B+
Retailer 2
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$814 NZD
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B+
Retailer 3
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$2,115 NZD
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Most Expensive
B
Frank Darling
100751980592KD · Oct 29
$3,639 NZD
$2,051 USD
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Price last confirmed 7 days ago
3 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $555 NZDSave up to $1,559 NZD

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1.98ct Cushion
$555 NZD