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2.98ct E VVS2 Cushion Lab Grown Diamond

ID • E/VVS2 • IGI LG782616301

Shape and cutting style on the report: Cushion modified brilliant

Certificate IGI LG782616301

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $1,001 NZD
$562 USD
As of October 28, 2026
Save $2,765 NZD (73%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
6 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $5,377 NZD at Rare Carat · As of August 17, 2026
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About this 2.98ct lab-grown cushion diamond

This 2.98ct lab-grown cushion sits in the two to three carat band, graded E colour (colourless) and VVS2 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade and certified by IGI LG782616301 or 782616301. Listed at 6 retailers as of October 24, 2026, with a 276% 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

2.98
Carat
E
Colour
VVS2
Clarity
Ideal
Cut

Specifications

CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
Crown angle33.7°
Pavilion angle34.8°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG782616301
Dimensions10.35 × 7.45 × 4.96 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
10.35 mm7.45 mm2.98 ctE / VVS2
OriginLab Grown
CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG782616301
Side View
Table 58.0%Crown 33.7°Girdle: MED-STKPavilion 34.8°Culet: NoneDepth 66.6%

Caratlytics Score

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Excellent
Excellent quality and great value
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Price History

Last verified: Oct 28
Current: $5,377 NZD|Low: $536 NZD|High: $7,264 NZD|Avg: $3,047 NZD
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October 27, 2026
Retailer 4$536 NZD
Retailer 2$1,001 NZD
Retailer 12$1,220 NZD
Retailer 8$1,399 NZD
Retailer 14$1,437 NZD
Retailer 11$1,720 NZD
Retailer 3$2,164 NZD
Retailer 15$2,607 NZD
Retailer 5$3,388 NZD
Retailer 13$3,679 NZD
Retailer 9$3,766 NZD
Retailer 7$3,985 NZD
Rare Carat$5,377 NZD
Retailer 10$6,908 NZD
Retailer 6$7,264 NZD

12 data points across 15 retailers

6 retailers$1,001 NZD to $3,766 NZD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$1,001 NZD
$562 USD
Final sale: no returns
B+
Retailer 2
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$1,399 NZD
$786 USD
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A
Retailer 3
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$2,164 NZD
ZAR 19,638 ZAR
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Price last confirmed 64 days ago
B+
Retailer 4
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$3,766 NZD
$2,115 USD
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B+
Retailer 5
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$3,985 NZD
A$3,443 AUD
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Price last confirmed 117 days ago
Most Expensive
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Rare Carat
782616301 · Aug 17
$5,377 NZD
$3,020 USD
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Price last confirmed 72 days ago
5 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $1,001 NZDSave up to $2,765 NZD

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2.98ct Cushion
$1,001 NZD