3.8 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 3.8 carat emerald lab grown diamonds usually range from $627 to $18,916, with an average price of $4,121.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.1%.Compare 269 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

3.8 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 269 verified 3.8-carat emerald lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $627 to $18,916, with an average asking price of $4,121 and a median of $2,992.

The price spread of $18,290 (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.

  • 269 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $627 to $18,916

  • Average price: $4,121

  • Median price: $2,992

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.7%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $18,290

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

$627$18,916
Tracked

269

Lowest

$627

Average

$4,121

Median

$2,992

Highest

$18,916

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GCAL | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77%

GCAL | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,720

Compare at $7,470

2 stores
GCAL | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77.9%

GCAL | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,737

Compare at $7,850

2 stores
GCAL | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 76.9%

GCAL | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,741

Compare at $7,550

2 stores
GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 74.1%

GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,762

Compare at $10,680

6 stores
GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 30%

GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,990

Compare at $5,700

2 stores
GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 57.9%

GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $6,194

Compare at $14,710

2 stores
GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 70.8%

GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,724

Compare at $9,330

6 stores
GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 69.4%

GIA | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $3,292

Compare at $10,760

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal
Save 75.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $5,802

Compare at $23,480

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good
Save 24.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,355

Compare at $1,797

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 81.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,103

Compare at $5,890

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73%

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

From $1,030

Compare at $3,820

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal
Save 65.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,150

Compare at $3,330

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 73.8%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,293

Compare at $4,940

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | SI2 | Ideal
Save 17.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,093

Compare at $1,326

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good
Save 84%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,056

Compare at $6,590

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73%

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

From $1,030

Compare at $3,820

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73%

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

From $1,030

Compare at $3,820

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73%

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

From $1,030

Compare at $3,820

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 85.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,219

Compare at $8,295

8 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 73%

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

From $1,030

Compare at $3,820

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | IF | Excellent
Save 73.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | IF | Excellent

From $4,767

Compare at $18,020

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 84.1%

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

From $1,670

Compare at $10,530

8 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 78.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,482

Compare at $6,930

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 76.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,835

Compare at $7,830

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $5,282

Compare at $5,800

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 78.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,482

Compare at $6,930

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 84.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,244

Compare at $8,020

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 78.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,615

Compare at $7,540

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Very Good

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,468

Compare at $1,470

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | IF | Ideal
Save 59.2%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | IF | Ideal

From $12,045

Compare at $29,540

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80.4%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,232

Compare at $6,270

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 60.9%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,318

Compare at $5,930

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 75.2%

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

From $1,854

Compare at $7,470

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 83.9%

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

From $990

Compare at $6,140

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 75.1%

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

From $1,786

Compare at $7,170

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 83.9%

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

From $1,325

Compare at $8,240

9 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 75.1%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,764

Compare at $7,090

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 80%

IGI | 3.8ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $2,123

Compare at $10,625

2 stores
GCAL | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77.9%

GCAL | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,742

Compare at $7,870

2 stores
GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 17%

GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,239

Compare at $3,900

2 stores
GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 69.9%

GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,528

Compare at $8,410

5 stores
GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.3%

GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,676

Compare at $9,320

5 stores
GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 73.7%

GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,424

Compare at $9,220

5 stores
GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 69.4%

GIA | 3.81ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $3,301

Compare at $10,780

5 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 76.4%

IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,059

Compare at $4,480

5 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 77.6%

IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,059

Compare at $4,720

5 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 74.8%

IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,060

Compare at $4,200

4 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 71.4%

IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,933

Compare at $10,240

6 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.5%

IGI | 3.81ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,850

Compare at $6,990

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $627.

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

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $18,290 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 $2,992 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. Emerald cuts show clarity more readily due to their step-cut facets. Consider VS2 or better clarity for this shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 269 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $627 and go up to $18,916.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,121 with a median around $2,992.

The observed spread is roughly $18,290 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 $2,992, 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 $18,290 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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