4.5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of October 2026, 4.5 carat emerald natural diamonds in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range usually range from $1,694 to $366,130, with an average price of $89,865.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.7%.Compare 57 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-10-12

4.5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 57 verified 4.5-carat emerald natural diamonds in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range, listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,694 to $366,130, with an average asking price of $89,865 and a median of $87,235.

The price spread of $364,436 (99.5% 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 use the same benchmark range throughout the page and 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.

  • 57 diamonds tracked in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark

  • Price range: $1,694 to $366,130

  • Average price: $89,865

  • Median price: $87,235

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.5%

All charts, listings, price matrices, shape comparisons, FAQs, and schema on this page use the same 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range.

Price Range Overview

As of Oct 12, 2026
Spread $364,436

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

$1,694$366,130
Tracked

57

Lowest

$1,694

Average

$89,865

Median

$87,235

Highest

$366,130

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Very Good
Save 10.8%

IGI | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $30,171

Compare at $33,837

3 stores
IGI | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good
Save 26.4%

IGI | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $33,385

Compare at $45,373

4 stores
IGI | 4.51ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Very Good
Save 10.9%

IGI | 4.51ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Very Good

From $36,620

Compare at $41,109

2 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal
Save 17.6%

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $45,075

Compare at $54,702

5 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $45,519

Compare at $46,102

3 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good
Save 24.4%

GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $45,719

Compare at $60,467

2 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent
Save 11.1%

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $46,102

Compare at $51,869

2 stores
GIA | 4.88ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Very Good
Save 21.2%

GIA | 4.88ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Very Good

From $47,481

Compare at $60,230

2 stores
GIA | 4.53ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Very Good

GIA | 4.53ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Very Good

From $48,291

Compare at $48,565

2 stores
IGI | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 12.7%

IGI | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Very Good

From $48,452

Compare at $55,489

4 stores
IGI | 4.81ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 15.1%

IGI | 4.81ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Very Good

From $50,382

Compare at $59,312

4 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $51,641

Compare at $55,435

2 stores
GIA | 4.7ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.7ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $52,596

Compare at $53,846

2 stores
IGI | 4.52ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 12.7%

IGI | 4.52ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $52,623

Compare at $60,284

4 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal
Save 12.4%

GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $53,410

Compare at $61,000

2 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent
Save 10.1%

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $53,994

Compare at $60,077

4 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 10.1%

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $54,644

Compare at $60,800

4 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $56,219

Compare at $60,415

5 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Very Good

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Very Good

From $56,371

Compare at $59,099

3 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $57,067

Compare at $58,287

2 stores
GIA | 4.61ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.61ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $57,364

Compare at $58,109

2 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Excellent
Save 10.1%

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $57,423

Compare at $63,892

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $59,765

Compare at $63,117

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $63,059

Compare at $63,523

2 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $64,761

Compare at $67,147

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $66,306

Compare at $68,525

2 stores
GIA | 4.6ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent
Save 25.6%

GIA | 4.6ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $68,277

Compare at $91,770

7 stores
GIA | 4.67ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.67ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $69,316

Compare at $72,670

3 stores
GIA | 4.7ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good

GIA | 4.7ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $69,761

Compare at $73,137

2 stores
GIA | 4.6ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.6ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $70,841

Compare at $73,551

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 10.4%

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $76,475

Compare at $85,396

5 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | G | IF | Excellent

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | G | IF | Excellent

From $80,211

Compare at $86,346

4 stores
GIA | 4.61ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 25.6%

GIA | 4.61ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $80,258

Compare at $107,874

7 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 25.6%

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $81,758

Compare at $109,890

8 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 25.6%

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $82,795

Compare at $111,284

7 stores
GIA | 4.84ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 26.8%

GIA | 4.84ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Very Good

From $83,466

Compare at $113,976

2 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Good

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Good

From $86,780

Compare at $87,894

2 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent

From $88,136

Compare at $112,995

2 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $89,044

Compare at $114,159

2 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | G | VS2

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | G | VS2

From $89,715

Compare at $89,756

2 stores
GIA | 4.53ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.53ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $99,087

Compare at $103,882

2 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $100,894

Compare at $108,121

2 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent
Save 12.8%

GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $103,409

Compare at $118,630

2 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $105,243

Compare at $110,337

3 stores
GIA | 4.77ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.77ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $107,635

Compare at $116,251

2 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 25.7%

GIA | 4.52ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $107,867

Compare at $145,228

7 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $108,139

Compare at $118,135

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.5ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $110,035

Compare at $114,896

2 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 12.8%

GIA | 4.51ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Excellent

From $110,730

Compare at $127,027

2 stores
GIA | 4.58ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 4.58ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $112,872

Compare at $123,297

4 stores

Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $1,694.

What to Know When Shopping for 4.5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $364,436 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 $87,235 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. Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
  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 57 comparable stones in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $1,694 and go up to $366,130.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $89,865 with a median around $87,235.

The observed spread is roughly $364,436 across tracked listings, which is about 99.5% from highest to lowest offer in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range.

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

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $89,865. The median price is $87,235, 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 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 $364,436 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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