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

As of November 6, 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct L SI1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $3,172 NZD to $8,516 NZD, with a median price of $4,853 NZD. There are currently 150 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 48% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 58%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct L SI1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 150 natural cushion diamonds with L colour and SI1 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $3,172 NZD to $8,516 NZD, with a median of $4,853 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $2,422 NZD and $4,165 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $2,550 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.8% and the number of listings moved +4.0%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, October 2026: natural diamonds at 2,202 USD per carat and lab-grown at 462 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.8 to 1. Cushion natural stones in the index: 2,881 USD per carat, -2.5% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 125 retailers. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Available

150

Lowest Price

$2,332 NZD

Highest Price

$15,861 NZD

Average Price

$5,422 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

48.0%

Price Spread

58.0%

30-Day Price Trend

-0.8%

30-Day Supply Change

+4.0%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,667/ct

10th Percentile

$1,164

Median

$1,667

90th Percentile

$2,949

Score Distribution

150 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

25 (16.7%)

Very Good

36 (24.0%)

Good

43 (28.7%)

Average

46 (30.7%)

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