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

As of September 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $24,099 USD to $61,485 USD, with a median price of $36,047 USD. There are currently 366 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 Natural Cushion

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As of September 2026, there are 366 natural cushion diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $24,099 USD to $61,485 USD, with a median of $36,047 USD. At least 48 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $10,628 USD and $14,601 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $741 USD 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

366

Lowest Price

$12,213 USD

Highest Price

$124,659 USD

Average Price

$40,074 USD