How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct E SI1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct E SI1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $492 NZD to $1,236 NZD, with a median price of $789 NZD. There are currently 124 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a E SI1 cushion diamond?

About 36% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 33%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct E SI1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 124 natural cushion diamonds with E colour and SI1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $492 NZD to $1,236 NZD, with a median of $789 NZD. At least 17 retailers stock this exact specification, and 36% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 33%. Half of all listings fall between $2,366 NZD and $3,245 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,172 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.1% and the number of listings moved +4.3%.

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: October 2026

Available

124

Lowest Price

$295 NZD

Highest Price

$2,818 NZD

Average Price

$847 NZD