1 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 1 carat cushion lab grown diamonds usually range from $179 to $3,930, with an average price of $764.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.5%.Compare 8,249 verified listings across 10 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

1 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 8,249 verified 1-carat cushion lab grown diamonds listed across 10 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $179 to $3,930, with an average asking price of $764 and a median of $615.

The price spread of $3,751 (95.4% from highest to lowest) highlights why comparing identical certified diamonds across multiple retailers matters. Two identical certified diamonds can differ by hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the retailer.

These figures are based on our latest daily market data, matched by certification lab and certificate number across retailers, so you are comparing the exact same diamond.

  • 8,249 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $179 to $3,930

  • Average price: $764

  • Median price: $615

  • Available across 10 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 95.4%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $3,751

Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.

$179$3,930
Tracked

8,249

Lowest

$179

Average

$764

Median

$615

Highest

$3,930

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.6%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $512

Compare at $1,870

2 stores
GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 72.5%

GCAL | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $530

Compare at $1,930

2 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 44.8%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $690

Compare at $1,250

3 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent
Save 75.3%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent

From $1,266

Compare at $5,130

3 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 42.5%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,110

Compare at $1,930

2 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73.8%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $702

Compare at $2,680

5 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 55.6%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $588

Compare at $1,324

5 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 54.5%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $542

Compare at $1,192

3 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.4%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $843

Compare at $2,950

3 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 74.8%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $664

Compare at $2,640

4 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 40.2%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $778

Compare at $1,300

3 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 32.3%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,760

Compare at $2,600

2 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 73.7%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $764

Compare at $2,900

4 stores
GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 75.1%

GIA | 1ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $617

Compare at $2,480

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 49%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $413

Compare at $810

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI2 | Very Good
Save 28.1%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI2 | Very Good

From $536

Compare at $745

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 74.7%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $499

Compare at $1,970

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Very Good
Save 66.8%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $372

Compare at $1,120

6 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 43%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $385

Compare at $675

5 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 46.1%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $364

Compare at $675

5 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 43%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $385

Compare at $675

5 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 40.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $414

Compare at $695

5 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 32.1%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $610

Compare at $898

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 34.3%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $393

Compare at $598

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 75.7%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $367

Compare at $1,510

5 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI1 | Very Good
Save 12.6%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI1 | Very Good

From $660

Compare at $755

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 24.2%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $974

Compare at $1,285

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 24.2%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $974

Compare at $1,285

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 17.6%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,162

Compare at $1,410

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.7%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $456

Compare at $1,160

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 75.8%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $354

Compare at $1,460

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.9%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $376

Compare at $1,440

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73.9%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $368

Compare at $1,410

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $455

Compare at $1,150

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73.9%

IGI | 1ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $368

Compare at $1,410

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $179.

What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $3,751 or more.
  2. Focus on the 4Cs that matter most to you. Color and clarity grades drive price more than cut in many segments, but cut affects sparkle the most.
  3. The median price of $615 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
  4. Consider eye-clean alternatives. Moving one clarity grade down (e.g., VS2 to SI1) can save 10-15% with no visible difference to the naked eye.
  5. Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
  6. Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
  7. Cushion cuts come in standard and modified brilliant varieties. Modified brilliants tend to show more fire, while standard cushions have broader facets.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 8,249 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $179 and go up to $3,930.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $764 with a median around $615.

The observed spread is roughly $3,751 across tracked listings, which is about 95.4% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on our data, the median price is $615, which represents the midpoint of the market. Anything below this figure from a reputable retailer is a solid deal.

We currently track this stone category across 10 online retailers, giving you a broad view of the competitive landscape.

For most buyers, color differences below G are hard to detect once set in a ring. Clarity grades of VS2 and above are typically eye-clean. Prioritize cut quality for maximum brilliance, then balance color and clarity based on your budget.

Retailer pricing strategies, overhead costs, and margin targets all contribute. The exact certified diamond can differ by $3,751 across sellers, which is why direct certified-diamond comparison is essential.

We match diamonds across retailers by their certification lab and certificate number. This means the prices you see are for the exact same physical diamond, not just stones with similar specs. It is a true apples-to-apples comparison.

Diamond prices fluctuate based on supply and demand. Our data refreshes regularly so you can track trends over time. Use the price range on this page as a benchmark and compare it to historical averages when available.

Diamond Terminology

Carat
A unit of weight for diamonds equal to 200 milligrams. Larger carat weights are exponentially rarer, which is why prices increase non-linearly with size.
Cut
Refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with light. Cut quality ranges from Ideal to Poor and is the single biggest factor affecting a diamond's brilliance.
Color
Grades a diamond's lack of color on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). Grades D-F are considered colorless; G-J are near-colorless and offer good value.
Clarity
Measures the presence of internal inclusions or surface blemishes. Grades range from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3). Most inclusions in VS2 and above are invisible to the naked eye.

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