0.4 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, the average price of a 0.4 carat lab grown diamond is $247.0.4 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $138 to $3,042 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.7%.Compare 16,316 verified listings across 4 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

0.4 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 16,316 verified 0.4-carat lab grown diamonds listed across 4 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $138 to $3,042, with an average asking price of $247 and a median of $224.

The price spread of $2,904 (95.5% 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.

  • 16,316 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $138 to $3,042

  • Average price: $247

  • Median price: $224

  • Available across 4 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 95.5%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $2,904

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

$138$3,042
Tracked

16,316

Lowest

$138

Average

$247

Median

$224

Highest

$3,042

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

0.4 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices by Shape

Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.

ShapeAverage PriceListingsPage
Round$2349,964View
Pear$2621,533View
Marquise$2651,310View
Oval$283503View
Emerald$264395View
Radiant$266355View
Princess$343261View
Cushion$291225View
Heart$257151View
Asscher$21666View

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0.35ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 41.1%

0.35ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $210

Compare at $357

3 stores
0.35ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 41.1%

0.35ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $210

Compare at $357

3 stores
0.35ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 57.9%

0.35ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $196

Compare at $466

3 stores
0.35ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 41.2%

0.35ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Good

From $205

Compare at $349

3 stores
0.35ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 34.4%

0.35ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $224

Compare at $342

4 stores
0.35ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 41.1%

0.35ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $210

Compare at $357

3 stores
0.35ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 41.2%

0.35ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $205

Compare at $349

3 stores
0.36ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 41.1%

0.36ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $216

Compare at $367

3 stores
0.36ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 41.1%

0.36ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $211

Compare at $358

3 stores
0.37ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | GoodIGI
Save 40.5%

0.37ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Good

From $272

Compare at $458

3 stores
0.37ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 40.8%

0.37ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $246

Compare at $416

3 stores
0.38ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 40.7%

0.38ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $228

Compare at $385

3 stores
0.38ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | FairIGI
Save 40.7%

0.38ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Fair

From $228

Compare at $385

3 stores
0.38ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 40.7%

0.38ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $228

Compare at $385

3 stores
0.38ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 40.7%

0.38ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Good

From $228

Compare at $385

3 stores
0.39ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 41.5%

0.39ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $199

Compare at $340

3 stores
0.39ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 40.9%

0.39ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $234

Compare at $396

3 stores
0.39ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 40.6%

0.39ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $260

Compare at $437

3 stores
0.39ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 40.9%

0.39ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $234

Compare at $396

3 stores
0.39ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.9%

0.39ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $183

Compare at $446

2 stores
0.39ct | Asscher | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 36.3%

0.39ct | Asscher | D | IF | Ideal

From $297

Compare at $466

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 57.6%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $200

Compare at $471

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.1%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 49%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $235

Compare at $461

4 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.1%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.1%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.6%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $188

Compare at $453

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.3%

0.4ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $192

Compare at $379

4 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 58.6%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Good

From $188

Compare at $453

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.6%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $188

Compare at $453

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 61.8%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $180

Compare at $470

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.6%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $188

Compare at $453

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 14.6%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $174

Compare at $204

2 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 49.5%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $200

Compare at $396

4 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 53.7%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $264

Compare at $570

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.6%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $188

Compare at $453

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.1%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.1%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.5%

0.4ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $200

Compare at $396

4 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.1%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $206

Compare at $405

4 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.1%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 59.8%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $235

Compare at $585

4 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 50.3%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $174

Compare at $350

4 stores
0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 14.3%

0.4ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $235

Compare at $274

2 stores
0.41ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.3%

0.41ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $211

Compare at $416

4 stores
0.41ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 57.8%

0.41ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $199

Compare at $470

3 stores
0.41ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.3%

0.41ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $211

Compare at $416

4 stores
0.41ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52.6%

0.41ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $285

Compare at $602

3 stores
0.41ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 53.3%

0.41ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $271

Compare at $580

3 stores
0.41ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 58.5%

0.41ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Good

From $188

Compare at $454

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $138.

What to Know When Shopping for 0.4 Carat Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $2,904 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 $224 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 16,316 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $138 and go up to $3,042.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $247 with a median around $224.

The observed spread is roughly $2,904 across tracked listings, which is about 95.5% 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 $224, 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 4 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 $2,904 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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