How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS2 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS2 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $46,205 NZD to $108,345 NZD, with a median price of $73,517 NZD. There are currently 46 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS2 cushion diamond?

About 32% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 37%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS2 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 46 natural cushion diamonds with I colour and VVS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $46,205 NZD to $108,345 NZD, with a median of $73,517 NZD. At least 53 retailers stock this exact specification, and 32% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 37%. Half of all listings fall between $19,798 NZD and $28,616 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,023 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.0% 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

Lowest Price

$30,837 NZD

Highest Price

$194,787 NZD

Average Price

$75,997 NZD