How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct G VS2 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct G VS2 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $3,233 NZD to $9,577 NZD, with a median price of $4,836 NZD. There are currently 1,021 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a G VS2 cushion diamond?

About 31% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 66%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct G VS2 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 1,021 natural cushion diamonds with G colour and VS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $3,233 NZD to $9,577 NZD, with a median of $4,836 NZD. At least 66 retailers stock this exact specification, and 31% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 66%. Half of all listings fall between $3,954 NZD and $7,476 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $849 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.4% and the number of listings moved +6.7%.

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

1,021

Lowest Price

$1,419 NZD

Highest Price

$23,521 NZD

Average Price

$5,804 NZD