How much does a 1.50 to 1.99ct I SI1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct I SI1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $5,451 NZD to $15,360 NZD, with a median price of $9,078 NZD. There are currently 471 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 34% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 55%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct I SI1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 471 natural cushion diamonds with I colour and SI1 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $5,451 NZD to $15,360 NZD, with a median of $9,078 NZD. At least 62 retailers stock this exact specification, and 34% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 55%. Half of all listings fall between $5,076 NZD and $8,720 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,103 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.8% and the number of listings moved +7.8%.

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

471

Lowest Price

$3,492 NZD

Highest Price

$32,159 NZD

Average Price

$9,887 NZD