How much does a 5.00ct+ E VVS1 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ E VVS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $217,995 NZD to $686,127 NZD, with a median price of $341,199 NZD. There are currently 17 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ E VVS1 Natural Cushion

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As of September 2026, there are 17 natural cushion diamonds with E colour and VVS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $217,995 NZD to $686,127 NZD, with a median of $341,199 NZD. At least 10 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $65,841 NZD and $81,594 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $2,564 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

Lowest Price

$105,272 NZD

Highest Price

$1,120,634 NZD

Average Price

$419,525 NZD