How much does a 5.00ct+ I VVS2 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS2 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $139,417 NZD to $271,111 NZD, with a median price of $175,331 NZD. There are currently 9 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 38% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 36%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ I VVS2 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 9 natural cushion diamonds with I colour and VVS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $139,417 NZD to $271,111 NZD, with a median of $175,331 NZD. At least 37 retailers stock this exact specification, and 38% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 36%. Half of all listings fall between $34,159 NZD and $48,576 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,118 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +3.9% and the number of listings moved -0.7%.

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

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$87,778 NZD

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$471,528 NZD

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$198,723 NZD