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2.42ct F VS1 Cushion Lab Grown Diamond

EX • F/VS1 • IGI LG786603173

Shape and cutting style on the report: Cushion modified brilliant

Certificate IGI LG786603173

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $681 NZD
$383 USD
As of November 1, 2026
Save $1,850 NZD (73%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
6 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $4,137 NZD at Frank Darling · As of October 24, 2026
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About this 2.42ct lab-grown cushion diamond

This 2.42ct lab-grown cushion sits in the two to three carat band, graded F colour (colourless) and VS1 clarity (very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade and certified by IGI LG786603173 or 786603173. Listed at 6 retailers as of November 1, 2026, with a 272% spread between the cheapest and most expensive listing. That is exactly the kind of price-discovery gap Carat Hunter was built to surface. Lab-grown prices in the 2ct and up range have fallen 40 to 60% over the last 18 months. Use the cross-retailer spread above to find the lowest current listing.

The 4Cs

2.42
Carat
F
Colour
VS1
Clarity
Excellent
Cut

Specifications

CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
Crown angle35.1°
Pavilion angle35.1°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG786603173
Dimensions9.61 × 6.93 × 4.59 mm
L/W Ratio1.39
Girdle conditionFaceted
Culet sizePointed
Cert comments
This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) growth process Type IIa
Top View
9.61 mm6.93 mm2.42 ctF / VS1
OriginLab Grown
CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG786603173
Side View
Table 61.0%Crown 35.1°Girdle: MED-STKPavilion 35.1°Culet: NoneDepth 66.2%

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Price History

Last verified: Nov 1
Current: $4,137 NZD|Low: $681 NZD|High: $4,137 NZD|Avg: $1,995 NZD|+0.0%
Frank Darling
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November 1, 2026
Retailer 5$681 NZD
Retailer 12$969 NZD
Retailer 6$981 NZD
Retailer 11$1,171 NZD
Retailer 8$1,197 NZD
Retailer 3$1,605 NZD
Retailer 10$1,692 NZD
Retailer 9$2,309 NZD
Retailer 2$2,531 NZD
Retailer 4$2,681 NZD
Retailer 7$2,950 NZD
Frank Darling$4,137 NZD

11 data points across 12 retailers

6 retailers$681 NZD to $2,531 NZD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$681 NZD
$383 USD
Final sale: no returns
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Retailer 2
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$981 NZD
$552 USD
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B+
Retailer 3
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$2,531 NZD
$1,424 USD
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Retailer 4
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$2,681 NZD
A$2,321 AUD
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Price last confirmed 122 days ago
Retailer 5
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$2,950 NZD
$1,660 USD
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Price last confirmed 19 days ago
Most Expensive
Frank Darling
100756131998KD · Oct 24
$4,137 NZD
$2,328 USD
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Price last confirmed 10 days ago
5 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $681 NZDSave up to $1,850 NZD

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2.42ct Cushion
$681 NZD