How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 natural cushion diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $23,570 USD to $66,986 USD, with a median price of $35,993 USD. There are currently 191 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 cushion diamond?

About 37% 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.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 191 natural cushion diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $23,570 USD to $66,986 USD, with a median of $35,993 USD. At least 55 retailers stock this exact specification, and 37% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 36%. Half of all listings fall between $10,082 USD and $14,406 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $660 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.5% and the number of listings moved +9.8%.

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

191

Lowest Price

$14,079 USD

Highest Price

$124,659 USD

Average Price

$41,384 USD