How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $14,504 NZD to $39,411 NZD, with a median price of $23,765 NZD. There are currently 703 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 Natural Cushion

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As of September 2026, there are 703 natural cushion diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $14,504 NZD to $39,411 NZD, with a median of $23,765 NZD. At least 54 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $9,400 NZD and $14,754 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,163 NZD per carat.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Cushion natural stones in the index: 2,792 USD per carat, +1.1% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

703

Lowest Price

$8,702 NZD

Highest Price

$100,983 NZD

Average Price

$25,625 NZD