1 Carat Cushion Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1 carat cushion natural diamonds usually range from $390 to $11,705, with an average price of $2,897.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 3.3%.Compare 4,306 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Cushion Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 4,306 verified 1-carat cushion natural diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $390 to $11,705, with an average asking price of $2,897 and a median of $2,594.
The price spread of $11,315 (96.7% 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.
4,306 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $390 to $11,705
Average price: $2,897
Median price: $2,594
Available across 8 retailers
Savings potential: up to 96.7%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
4,306
$390
$2,897
$2,594
$11,705
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 28.3%0.95ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,739
Compare at $5,217
GIASave 28.6%0.95ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,469
Compare at $3,456
GIA0.95ct | Cushion | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,640
Compare at $2,720
GIA0.95ct | Cushion | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,473
Compare at $1,624
GIASave 13.8%0.95ct | Cushion | I | IF | Excellent
From $1,803
Compare at $2,091
GIASave 12.8%0.95ct | Cushion | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,778
Compare at $3,187
GIASave 28.5%0.95ct | Cushion | K | SI2 | Good
From $1,710
Compare at $2,392
GIA0.95ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $3,343
Compare at $3,648
GIA0.95ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,430
Compare at $2,537
GIA0.95ct | Cushion | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,691
Compare at $2,744
GIASave 28.8%0.95ct | Cushion | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,925
Compare at $4,105
GIASave 22.8%0.95ct | Cushion | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,198
Compare at $4,144
GIA0.95ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $3,077
Compare at $3,198
GIASave 16%0.95ct | Cushion | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,103
Compare at $3,694
GIASave 11.9%0.95ct | Cushion | G | VVS1 | Very Good
From $2,610
Compare at $2,964
GIASave 22.2%0.95ct | Cushion | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,451
Compare at $3,150
GIASave 29.1%0.95ct | Cushion | FANCY | VS2 | Good
From $1,722
Compare at $2,428
GIA0.95ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $7,998
Compare at $8,136
GIASave 22.1%0.96ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,310
Compare at $2,967
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | G | SI1 | Good
From $1,353
Compare at $1,390
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,194
Compare at $4,363
GIASave 29%0.96ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,825
Compare at $3,978
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,101
Compare at $2,127
GIASave 22.5%0.96ct | Cushion | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,312
Compare at $2,983
GIASave 10.7%0.96ct | Cushion | G | IF | Good
From $2,129
Compare at $2,385
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | I | IF | Excellent
From $1,953
Compare at $2,030
GIASave 12.1%0.96ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,766
Compare at $3,145
GIASave 28.6%0.96ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,690
Compare at $2,366
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,238
Compare at $3,387
GIASave 14.3%0.96ct | Cushion | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,460
Compare at $1,703
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,812
Compare at $1,941
GIASave 30.6%0.96ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent
From $5,851
Compare at $8,435
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,655
Compare at $2,702
GIASave 28.7%0.96ct | Cushion | K | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,407
Compare at $3,378
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,503
Compare at $4,715
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,363
Compare at $3,396
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,750
Compare at $1,847
GIASave 28.3%0.96ct | Cushion | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,753
Compare at $5,235
GIASave 32%0.96ct | Cushion | K | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,400
Compare at $2,060
GIASave 29.8%0.96ct | Cushion | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,105
Compare at $3,000
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,715
Compare at $2,773
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Ideal
From $1,682
Compare at $1,740
GIA0.96ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Good
From $1,562
Compare at $1,630
GIASave 32.2%0.97ct | Cushion | J | VS1 | Ideal
From $1,775
Compare at $2,619
GIA0.97ct | Cushion | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,823
Compare at $4,017
GIA0.97ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Good
From $1,487
Compare at $1,550
GIASave 29.8%0.97ct | Cushion | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,109
Compare at $3,005
GIA0.97ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,694
Compare at $3,867
GIASave 25%0.97ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,948
Compare at $3,929
GIA0.97ct | Cushion | F | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,062
Compare at $2,163
Entry pricing in this category starts around $390.
What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Cushion Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $11,315 or more.
- 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.
- The median price of $2,594 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
- 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.
- Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
- Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
- 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 4,306 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $390 and go up to $11,705.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,897 with a median around $2,594.
The observed spread is roughly $11,315 across tracked listings, which is about 96.7% 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 $2,594, 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 8 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 $11,315 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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