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

As of November 6, 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct M VS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $7,916 NZD to $16,168 NZD, with a median price of $11,700 NZD. There are currently 65 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a M VS1 cushion diamond?

About 37% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 34%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct M VS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 65 natural cushion diamonds with M colour and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $7,916 NZD to $16,168 NZD, with a median of $11,700 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $4,507 NZD and $6,422 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,016 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +6.6% and the number of listings moved +15.7%.

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

Lowest Price

$6,250 NZD

Highest Price

$31,910 NZD

Average Price

$11,955 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

36.9%

Price Spread

33.5%

30-Day Price Trend

+6.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+15.7%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$3,167/ct

10th Percentile

$2,133

Median

$3,167

90th Percentile

$4,119

Score Distribution

65 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

7 (10.8%)

Very Good

17 (26.2%)

Good

19 (29.2%)

Average

22 (33.8%)

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