4.2 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4.2 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $788 to $27,976, with an average price of $3,939.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.7%.Compare 171 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4.2 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 171 verified 4.2-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $788 to $27,976, with an average asking price of $3,939 and a median of $2,557.

The price spread of $27,188 (97.2% 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.

  • 171 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $788 to $27,976

  • Average price: $3,939

  • Median price: $2,557

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $27,188

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

$788$27,976
Tracked

171

Lowest

$788

Average

$3,939

Median

$2,557

Highest

$27,976

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 65.9%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,918

Compare at $20,294

4 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | FL | GoodGIA
Save 72%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | FL | Good

From $27,517

Compare at $98,200

8 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 20.2%

4.16ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $968

Compare at $1,213

3 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.1%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,020

Compare at $10,170

5 stores
IGI
Save 30.4%

4.16ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS1 | Excellent

From $7,125

Compare at $10,242

2 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 77.6%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $7,708

Compare at $34,344

7 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI

4.16ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $6,864

Compare at $7,390

2 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.3%

4.16ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,595

Compare at $9,010

2 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 83.4%

4.16ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,466

Compare at $8,830

6 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.8%

4.16ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $979

Compare at $6,430

3 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.2%

4.16ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,210

Compare at $3,285

3 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI

4.16ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,704

Compare at $1,719

2 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.1%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $5,176

Compare at $21,682

4 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 15.6%

4.16ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,065

Compare at $1,262

2 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 58.7%

4.16ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $788

Compare at $1,909

5 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.2%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $5,079

Compare at $19,700

7 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 82%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,617

Compare at $20,100

9 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 80.8%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $10,559

Compare at $55,070

8 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 38.2%

4.16ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,842

Compare at $2,979

3 stores
4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.2%

4.16ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $4,429

Compare at $24,850

10 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 71.2%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $5,775

Compare at $20,040

4 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentGCAL
Save 77.8%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $12,709

Compare at $57,340

4 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 58.5%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $5,129

Compare at $12,370

3 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 19.6%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,596

Compare at $3,230

3 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.2%

4.17ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,179

Compare at $9,970

5 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGCAL
Save 75.8%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $6,100

Compare at $25,200

4 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 68.8%

4.17ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $6,297

Compare at $20,170

2 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 69%

4.17ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $5,755

Compare at $18,560

2 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 63.5%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,360

Compare at $9,210

6 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.6%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,067

Compare at $6,920

8 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52.5%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $2,518

Compare at $5,303

3 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.7%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,232

Compare at $6,750

5 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.5%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,218

Compare at $6,580

3 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 85.5%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | IF | Ideal

From $8,903

Compare at $61,259

5 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.9%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,439

Compare at $6,230

2 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.1%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $937

Compare at $5,910

3 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.6%

4.17ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,557

Compare at $13,900

6 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 19.1%

4.17ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,441

Compare at $1,780

2 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,395

Compare at $18,810

10 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 67.2%

4.17ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $2,519

Compare at $7,670

6 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 86.9%

4.17ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $937

Compare at $7,180

3 stores
4.17ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 66.8%

4.17ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,414

Compare at $10,280

6 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 67.2%

4.18ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,759

Compare at $11,460

7 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 65.1%

4.18ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,562

Compare at $10,220

2 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | D | IF | Very GoodGIA
Save 77.9%

4.18ct | Radiant | D | IF | Very Good

From $12,229

Compare at $55,330

8 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 20.6%

4.18ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $944

Compare at $1,188

3 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 77.1%

4.18ct | Radiant | D | IF | Ideal

From $12,252

Compare at $53,420

7 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 68.8%

4.18ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $6,312

Compare at $20,220

2 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 60.4%

4.18ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $5,341

Compare at $13,470

7 stores
4.18ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.8%

4.18ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $5,356

Compare at $21,220

6 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $788.

What to Know When Shopping for 4.2 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $27,188 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 $2,557 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. Radiant cuts combine the elegance of emerald shapes with the brilliance of round cuts, offering good value per carat.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 171 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $788 and go up to $27,976.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,939 with a median around $2,557.

The observed spread is roughly $27,188 across tracked listings, which is about 97.2% 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 $2,557, 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 $27,188 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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