4.2 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 4.2 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $733 to $48,793, with an average price of $5,697.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 10.1%.Compare 282 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

4.2 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 282 verified 4.2-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $733 to $48,793, with an average asking price of $5,697 and a median of $4,016.

The price spread of $48,060 (98.5% 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.

  • 282 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $733 to $48,793

  • Average price: $5,697

  • Median price: $4,016

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.5%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $48,060

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

$733$48,793
Tracked

282

Lowest

$733

Average

$5,697

Median

$4,016

Highest

$48,793

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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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
GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 76.9%

GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,220

Compare at $26,910

7 stores
GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $10,300

2 stores
GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 66.8%

GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $5,186

Compare at $15,610

5 stores
GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 76.3%

GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,609

Compare at $11,030

2 stores
GIA | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 59%

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

From $3,650

Compare at $8,910

7 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent
Save 59.9%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,385

Compare at $3,450

5 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | Very Good
Save 81.8%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,065

Compare at $5,840

6 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 72.8%

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

From $2,136

Compare at $7,850

5 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 72.4%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,755

Compare at $13,610

8 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 71.3%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,368

Compare at $4,770

3 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 86.2%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,228

Compare at $8,930

5 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 65.5%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,880

Compare at $8,359

6 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 73.8%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,571

Compare at $13,610

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

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

From $2,063

Compare at $2,065

2 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 27.4%

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

From $1,765

Compare at $2,432

4 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | FL | Ideal
Save 70.6%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | FL | Ideal

From $13,430

Compare at $45,680

7 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.5%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,303

Compare at $4,920

5 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 12.3%

IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $6,147

Compare at $7,010

2 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 84%

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

From $970

Compare at $6,050

6 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 77.3%

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

From $1,328

Compare at $5,840

4 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 42.7%

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

From $1,735

Compare at $3,029

4 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 70.2%

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

From $1,277

Compare at $4,290

3 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 69.9%

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

From $1,341

Compare at $4,460

3 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 30.3%

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

From $1,341

Compare at $1,925

2 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 30.3%

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

From $1,341

Compare at $1,925

2 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 55.9%

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

From $910

Compare at $2,064

4 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 30.4%

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

From $1,264

Compare at $1,815

2 stores
Save 43.8%

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

From $985

Compare at $1,752

3 stores
IGI | 4.21ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 84.4%

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

From $1,577

Compare at $10,130

5 stores
GIA | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

GIA | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $10,320

2 stores
GIA | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 76.9%

GIA | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,230

Compare at $27,010

9 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent
Save 69.8%

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

From $1,163

Compare at $3,850

6 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 74.1%

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

From $1,910

Compare at $7,380

3 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 74.4%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,141

Compare at $8,360

5 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 72.2%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,563

Compare at $5,620

3 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 86.2%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,095

Compare at $7,930

7 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 84.9%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,352

Compare at $8,950

7 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | IF | Ideal
Save 77.9%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | IF | Ideal

From $7,270

Compare at $32,830

8 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | IF | Very Good
Save 77.9%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | IF | Very Good

From $7,270

Compare at $32,830

8 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 76.3%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,102

Compare at $8,850

2 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $7,047

Compare at $7,490

2 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | IF | Ideal
Save 72.8%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | IF | Ideal

From $4,355

Compare at $16,020

5 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent
Save 44%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $7,585

Compare at $13,543

4 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 78.1%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $3,008

Compare at $13,720

7 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 76.9%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,518

Compare at $6,570

6 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 78.9%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,332

Compare at $6,300

4 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 83.6%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,370

Compare at $8,350

5 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 84%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $970

Compare at $6,070

6 stores
IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 70.2%

IGI | 4.22ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,332

Compare at $4,470

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $733.

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 $48,060 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 $4,016 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 282 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $733 and go up to $48,793.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $5,697 with a median around $4,016.

The observed spread is roughly $48,060 across tracked listings, which is about 98.5% 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 $4,016, 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 $48,060 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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