4.2 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 4.2 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $696 to $41,929, with an average price of $4,819.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 9.1%.Compare 128 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

4.2 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 128 verified 4.2-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $696 to $41,929, with an average asking price of $4,819 and a median of $3,195.

The price spread of $41,233 (98.3% 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.

  • 128 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $696 to $41,929

  • Average price: $4,819

  • Median price: $3,195

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.3%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $41,233

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

$696$41,929
Tracked

128

Lowest

$696

Average

$4,819

Median

$3,195

Highest

$41,929

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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Save 76.7%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $808

Compare at $3,470

6 stores
IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 79.4%

IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $870

Compare at $4,220

10 stores
IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 65.1%

IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $874

Compare at $2,507

6 stores
IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 56.8%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $882

Compare at $2,043

3 stores
IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 65.7%

IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $891

Compare at $2,597

4 stores
IGI | 4.23ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 65.3%

IGI | 4.23ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $897

Compare at $2,582

3 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent
Save 75.3%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $952

Compare at $3,850

7 stores
IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | I | VS1 | Ideal
Save 51.1%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $958

Compare at $1,958

5 stores
IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent
Save 46.1%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $965

Compare at $1,789

2 stores
IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent
Save 45.4%

IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $982

Compare at $1,799

2 stores
IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 58.7%

IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,006

Compare at $2,433

5 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 47.4%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,008

Compare at $1,916

2 stores
IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 60.8%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,008

Compare at $2,574

2 stores
IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 57.5%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,023

Compare at $2,407

5 stores
IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 57.7%

IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,030

Compare at $2,433

4 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 51.4%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,039

Compare at $2,139

4 stores
IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 57.1%

IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,057

Compare at $2,466

4 stores
IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 56.9%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,105

Compare at $2,561

7 stores
IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 57%

IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,115

Compare at $2,594

7 stores
IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 66.4%

IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,119

Compare at $3,329

5 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 55.8%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,119

Compare at $2,529

2 stores
IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 56.4%

IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,121

Compare at $2,572

7 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 53.6%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,147

Compare at $2,471

5 stores
IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 14.4%

IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,161

Compare at $1,357

2 stores
IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | FANCY | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 72.9%

IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | FANCY | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,215

Compare at $4,478

3 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 34.5%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,251

Compare at $1,910

4 stores
IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent
Save 36.5%

IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,290

Compare at $2,030

4 stores
IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | F | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 72.9%

IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,319

Compare at $4,867

3 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 42.8%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,321

Compare at $2,310

3 stores
IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | H | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 79.9%

IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | H | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,337

Compare at $6,660

7 stores
IGI | 4.23ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 45.3%

IGI | 4.23ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,355

Compare at $2,476

5 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 58.7%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,357

Compare at $3,285

6 stores
IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 41.6%

IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,367

Compare at $2,340

2 stores
IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 46.8%

IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,368

Compare at $2,570

4 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 46.5%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,386

Compare at $2,593

2 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 78.8%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,396

Compare at $6,571

2 stores
IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 47.9%

IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,403

Compare at $2,692

2 stores
IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 39.3%

IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,426

Compare at $2,348

2 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 79%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,426

Compare at $6,806

6 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 45.6%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,431

Compare at $2,631

2 stores
IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 45.9%

IGI | 4.24ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,442

Compare at $2,666

4 stores
IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 46.2%

IGI | 4.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,448

Compare at $2,689

4 stores
IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 46.2%

IGI | 4.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,452

Compare at $2,701

4 stores
IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 46.4%

IGI | 4.29ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,459

Compare at $2,724

4 stores
IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 53.5%

IGI | 4.28ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,580

Compare at $3,397

5 stores
GIA | 4.26ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Very Good
Save 56.1%

GIA | 4.26ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,584

Compare at $3,610

2 stores
GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 79.8%

GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,798

Compare at $8,910

9 stores
GIA | 4.23ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 54%

GIA | 4.23ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,835

Compare at $3,988

2 stores
IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 4.25ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,935

Compare at $2,129

3 stores
GCAL | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77.9%

GCAL | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,975

Compare at $8,930

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $696.

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 $41,233 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 $3,195 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 128 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $696 and go up to $41,929.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,819 with a median around $3,195.

The observed spread is roughly $41,233 across tracked listings, which is about 98.3% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $4,819. The median price is $3,195, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.

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 $41,233 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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