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Blue Nile emerald and cushion cuts
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Fancy shapes, Oct 2, 2026
Emerald, cushion, pear, princess and radiant prices
- $2,570-$4,160
- Natural medians near 1 ct, by shape
- $1,955-$3,070
- Lab-grown medians near 2 ct, by shape
Brilliant Earth listings, read Oct 2, 2026. See source
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Key facts
- Near 1 ct, natural medians ran from $2,570 (cushion) to $4,160 (pear), against $4,750 for rounds1.
- Near 2 ct, lab-grown medians sat between $1,955 and $3,0702.
- A 2.00 ct D VVS1 emerald was $24,720 natural and $2,450 lab-grown12.
- Small stones close the gap: a 0.31 ct princess was $310 natural, $210 lab12.
Where to start
| If you are asking | Start with | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing between shapes? | Five shapes, three price columns | See medians |
| Natural or lab? | Matched pairs, same day | See pairs |
| Set on an emerald cut? | Clarity matters more on step facets | Read more |
| Ready to browse stones? | Open the jewelers' shape listings | See listings |
How fancy shapes price
Around 1 carat, natural. The median natural listing we read ranged from $2,570 for cushions to $4,160 for pears, against $4,750 for rounds on the same site1. Grades were mixed, so these are a starting point, not a quote.
Around 2 carats, laboratory-grown. Medians sat between $1,955 (cushion) and $3,070 (princess)2. The gap to natural stones at that weight was large: a 2.00 carat D VVS1 emerald cut was $24,720 natural and $2,450 laboratory-grown12.
Small stones close the gap. At about 0.3 carats the difference almost disappears: a 0.31 carat D VS1 Ideal princess was $310 natural and $210 laboratory-grown12. The origin decision matters most for a centre stone, much less for accent stones.
What to check by shape. Emerald and Asscher cuts show inclusions more readily through their open step facets, so clarity matters more. Pears, ovals and marquises can show a bow tie. Princess corners need protective prongs. The photo and the report beat any label.
Median listed price by shape (listings read in brackets)
| Shape | Natural, 0.90 to 1.09 ct | Natural, 1.90 to 2.19 ct | Laboratory-grown, 1.90 to 2.19 ct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald1 | $3,160 (11) | $15,760 (13) | $2,450 (21) |
| Cushion1 | $2,570 (11) | $15,300 (33) | $1,955 (16) |
| Pear1 | $4,160 (25) | $9,825 (10) | $2,530 (25) |
| Princess1 | $2,830 (30) | $9,165 (8) | $3,070 (15) |
| Radiant1 | $3,575 (18) | $10,900 (13) | $2,620 (13) |
| Source | Brilliant Earth naturalRead Oct 2, 2026 | Brilliant Earth naturalRead Oct 2, 2026 | Brilliant Earth lab grownRead Oct 2, 2026 |
Medians are computed from the listings we read on October 2, 2026 (the first ~100 listings of each merchant page in its default order, all colour and clarity grades mixed). They show the spread on that page that morning, not a market average.
Matched fancy-shape pairs on the same day (Brilliant Earth)
| Stone | Natural | Laboratory-grown | Lab as share of natural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald, 2.00 ct, D, VVS1, Super Ideal1 | $24,720 | $2,450 | 10% |
| Emerald, about 2 ct, H, VS1, Super Ideal1 | $9,560 (2.01 ct) | $1,440 (2.02 ct) | 15% |
| Cushion, about 2 ct, D, VVS1, Super Ideal1 | $23,950 (2.01 ct) | $2,620 (2.00 ct) | 11% |
| Princess, 0.31 ct, D, VS1, Ideal1 | $310 | $210 | 68% |
| Source | Brilliant Earth naturalRead Oct 2, 2026 | Brilliant Earth lab grownRead Oct 2, 2026 | Our arithmeticRead Oct 2, 2026 |
Prices as listed on October 2, 2026, without a setting.
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Good for emerald, cushion and pear, natural and lab-grown
Brilliant Earth fancy shapes
- Emerald near 2 ct
- Median $15,760 natural
- Cushion near 2 ct
- Median $1,955 lab-grown
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What to check by shape
Emerald and Asscher
Open step facets show inclusions, so clarity matters more.
Pear and marquise
Can show a darker bow tie: look at the photo or video.
Princess
Sharp corners need protective prongs in the setting.
Every shape
The photo and the report beat any label.
Fancy shape questions
Why is the natural 2 carat cushion median so close to the emerald median?
Both fell between $15,000 and $16,000 in the listings we read1, but each band mixes many colour and clarity grades. Filter by your target grades on the jeweler's page before comparing shapes.
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