How much does a 1.50 to 1.99ct I VVS1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct I VVS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $7,232 NZD to $20,743 NZD, with a median price of $11,332 NZD. There are currently 184 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS1 cushion diamond?

About 28% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 52%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct I VVS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 184 natural cushion diamonds with I colour and VVS1 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $7,232 NZD to $20,743 NZD, with a median of $11,332 NZD. At least 59 retailers stock this exact specification, and 28% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 52%. Half of all listings fall between $6,417 NZD and $10,702 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,760 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.4% 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

184

Lowest Price

$5,033 NZD

Highest Price

$33,352 NZD

Average Price

$12,877 NZD