2.9 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.9 carat cushion lab grown diamonds usually range from $667 to $16,170, with an average price of $1,540.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4.3%.Compare 502 verified listings across 11 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.9 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 502 verified 2.9-carat cushion lab grown diamonds listed across 11 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $667 to $16,170, with an average asking price of $1,540 and a median of $1,100.

The price spread of $15,503 (95.9% 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.

  • 502 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $667 to $16,170

  • Average price: $1,540

  • Median price: $1,100

  • Available across 11 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 95.9%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $15,503

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

$667$16,170
Tracked

502

Lowest

$667

Average

$1,540

Median

$1,100

Highest

$16,170

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 70.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,344

Compare at $8,010

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 43.5%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,608

Compare at $2,844

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | FL | ExcellentGIA
Save 77.1%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | FL | Excellent

From $10,755

Compare at $46,930

6 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.4%

2.86ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $831

Compare at $4,730

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 51.1%

2.86ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $6,990

Compare at $14,290

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 48.4%

2.86ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $3,604

Compare at $6,980

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 72.1%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,211

Compare at $7,920

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | G | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,239

Compare at $5,090

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.9%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $896

Compare at $1,788

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $896

Compare at $6,280

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.1%

2.86ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $869

Compare at $5,450

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.4%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,089

Compare at $6,180

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 39.1%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,089

Compare at $1,788

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 32.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,309

Compare at $1,947

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,285

Compare at $9,280

7 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.5%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,436

Compare at $9,290

5 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 20.3%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,405

Compare at $1,763

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 75.8%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,539

Compare at $10,480

5 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 69.3%

2.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,573

Compare at $5,120

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 43.5%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,608

Compare at $2,844

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $896

Compare at $6,280

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.5%

2.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $691

Compare at $6,030

5 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.9%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $896

Compare at $1,788

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64%

2.86ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $667

Compare at $1,853

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 59.8%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $924

Compare at $2,298

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,360

Compare at $8,910

5 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,580

Compare at $10,570

5 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 77.9%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,335

Compare at $10,570

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 80.2%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | IF | Ideal

From $3,229

Compare at $16,280

9 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.6%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,359

Compare at $9,440

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 30.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,072

Compare at $5,880

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 58.2%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $994

Compare at $2,378

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | IdealGCAL
Save 72.9%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,443

Compare at $9,000

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | G | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 69.4%

2.86ct | Cushion | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,073

Compare at $3,510

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 20.3%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,405

Compare at $1,763

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 69.6%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,743

Compare at $5,740

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,788

Compare at $4,700

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 20.1%

2.86ct | Cushion | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $875

Compare at $1,096

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.6%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,645

Compare at $6,730

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.9%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,196

Compare at $7,920

5 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 79.8%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,092

Compare at $5,410

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,748

Compare at $3,639

2 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 78.8%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,178

Compare at $5,560

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $913

Compare at $6,650

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,041

Compare at $6,950

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 62.1%

2.86ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $910

Compare at $2,398

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 65.9%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $812

Compare at $2,378

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.9%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $812

Compare at $2,378

4 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 57.5%

2.86ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $944

Compare at $2,224

3 stores
2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 15.7%

2.86ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,094

Compare at $1,298

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $667.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.9 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $15,503 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 $1,100 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 502 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $667 and go up to $16,170.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,540 with a median around $1,100.

The observed spread is roughly $15,503 across tracked listings, which is about 95.9% 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 $1,100, 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 11 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 $15,503 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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