3.8 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 3.8 carat cushion lab grown diamonds usually range from $690 to $27,804, with an average price of $4,746.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.8%.Compare 253 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

3.8 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 253 verified 3.8-carat cushion lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $690 to $27,804, with an average asking price of $4,746 and a median of $3,830.

The price spread of $27,114 (97.5% 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.

  • 253 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $690 to $27,804

  • Average price: $4,746

  • Median price: $3,830

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.5%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $27,114

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

$690$27,804
Tracked

253

Lowest

$690

Average

$4,746

Median

$3,830

Highest

$27,804

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GCAL | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77.9%

GCAL | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,737

Compare at $7,850

2 stores
GCAL | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77.7%

GCAL | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,835

Compare at $8,230

2 stores
GCAL | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77.7%

GCAL | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,835

Compare at $8,230

2 stores
GIA | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent
Save 62.7%

GIA | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent

From $8,790

Compare at $23,540

5 stores
GIA | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 61.1%

GIA | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $5,265

Compare at $13,530

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 22.2%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,878

Compare at $6,270

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Ideal
Save 55.7%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,125

Compare at $2,540

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 60.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,613

Compare at $6,580

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 79.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,898

Compare at $9,270

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | SI1 | Very Good
Save 73%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,108

Compare at $4,100

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80.4%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,473

Compare at $7,530

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 70.1%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,417

Compare at $4,740

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Ideal
Save 73.4%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Ideal

From $6,695

Compare at $25,150

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 71.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,957

Compare at $10,320

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Good
Save 68%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Good

From $3,935

Compare at $12,300

7 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 81.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,473

Compare at $7,870

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Good
Save 63.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Good

From $2,957

Compare at $8,100

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 76.7%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,470

Compare at $10,600

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Very Good
Save 73.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Very Good

From $6,261

Compare at $23,600

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 63.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,279

Compare at $9,020

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 68.8%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,282

Compare at $10,530

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | G | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 82%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | G | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,468

Compare at $8,170

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 80.4%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,363

Compare at $6,970

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 77.4%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VVS1 | Excellent

From $2,105

Compare at $9,330

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 24.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,917

Compare at $3,869

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73.9%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,043

Compare at $4,000

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 71.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,652

Compare at $9,290

7 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 71.4%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,756

Compare at $9,650

7 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 60.9%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,735

Compare at $6,990

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 75.2%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,854

Compare at $7,470

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,855

Compare at $7,030

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent
Save 69.7%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent

From $7,190

Compare at $23,703

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 71.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,072

Compare at $10,720

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 70.8%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,293

Compare at $4,430

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 67.1%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,933

Compare at $8,920

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 74.2%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,290

Compare at $5,000

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | FL | Very Good
Save 72.9%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | FL | Very Good

From $13,389

Compare at $49,450

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 55.7%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,052

Compare at $4,630

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 79.2%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,615

Compare at $7,750

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 66.8%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,866

Compare at $8,640

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | FL | Excellent
Save 79.1%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | FL | Excellent

From $9,300

Compare at $44,600

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 30%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,250

Compare at $1,786

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 29%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $2,005

Compare at $2,825

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 86.2%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,213

Compare at $8,810

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 87.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,030

Compare at $8,240

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 30%

IGI | 3.8ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,250

Compare at $1,786

2 stores
GCAL | 3.81ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77%

GCAL | 3.81ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,725

Compare at $7,490

2 stores
GIA | 3.81ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Good
Save 59%

GIA | 3.81ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Good

From $4,508

Compare at $11,007

5 stores
GIA | 3.81ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 60%

GIA | 3.81ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $4,508

Compare at $11,260

5 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 66%

IGI | 3.81ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $4,173

Compare at $12,280

5 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $690.

What to Know When Shopping for 3.8 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $27,114 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 $3,830 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 253 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $690 and go up to $27,804.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,746 with a median around $3,830.

The observed spread is roughly $27,114 across tracked listings, which is about 97.5% 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 $3,830, 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 9 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 $27,114 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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