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

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS1 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $101,809 USD to $179,086 USD, with a median price of $174,509 USD. There are currently 2 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 35% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 44%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ I VVS1 Natural Cushion

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 2 natural cushion diamonds with I color and VVS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $101,809 USD to $179,086 USD, with a median of $174,509 USD. At least 27 retailers stock this exact specification, and 35% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 44%. Half of all listings fall between $14,935 USD and $22,529 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,957 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +6.0% and the number of listings moved +3.5%.

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

Lowest Price

$83,634 USD

Highest Price

$180,230 USD

Average Price

$146,124 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

34.8%

Price Spread

44.5%

30-Day Price Trend

+6.0%

30-Day Supply Change

+3.5%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$17,068/ct

10th Percentile

$11,805

Median

$17,068

90th Percentile

$27,947

Score Distribution

3 diamonds scored across 2 quality tiers

Very Good

1 (33.3%)

Good

2 (66.7%)

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