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

As of November 2026, 5.00ct+ J VVS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $111,244 NZD to $120,528 NZD, with a median price of $115,886 NZD. There are currently 2 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a J VVS1 cushion diamond?

About 38% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 15%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ J VVS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 2 natural cushion diamonds with J colour and VVS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $111,244 NZD to $120,528 NZD, with a median of $115,886 NZD. At least 22 retailers stock this exact specification, and 38% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 15%. Half of all listings fall between $23,012 NZD and $26,673 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $3,776 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.7% and the number of listings moved +8.1%.

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: November 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$110,083 NZD

Highest Price

$211,753 NZD

Average Price

$115,886 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

37.5%

Price Spread

14.5%

30-Day Price Trend

-1.7%

30-Day Supply Change

+8.1%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$14,208/ct

10th Percentile

$8,781

Median

$14,208

90th Percentile

$16,868

Score Distribution

2 diamonds scored across 1 quality tiers

Very Good

2 (100.0%)

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