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

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS2 natural cushion diamonds typically cost $78,618 USD to $141,856 USD, with a median price of $95,463 USD. There are currently 28 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VVS2 Natural Cushion

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As of September 2026, there are 28 natural cushion diamonds with I color and VVS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $78,618 USD to $141,856 USD, with a median of $95,463 USD. At least 36 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $18,959 USD and $25,989 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $628 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

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Lowest Price

$44,006 USD

Highest Price

$265,754 USD

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$105,018 USD