4.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4.5 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $984 to $12,104, with an average price of $1,808.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4%.Compare 107 verified listings across 6 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 107 verified 4.5-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 6 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $984 to $12,104, with an average asking price of $1,808 and a median of $1,345.

The price spread of $11,120 (91.9% 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.

  • 107 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $984 to $12,104

  • Average price: $1,808

  • Median price: $1,345

  • Available across 6 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 91.9%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $11,120

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

$984$12,104
Tracked

107

Lowest

$984

Average

$1,808

Median

$1,345

Highest

$12,104

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.46ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.9%

4.46ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,192

Compare at $17,620

7 stores
4.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.8%

4.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,297

Compare at $10,670

7 stores
4.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89.9%

4.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,090

Compare at $10,750

7 stores
4.46ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.7%

4.46ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,660

Compare at $10,840

3 stores
4.47ct | Heart | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 74.3%

4.47ct | Heart | D | IF | Ideal

From $12,104

Compare at $47,130

6 stores
4.47ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.7%

4.47ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,345

Compare at $10,950

7 stores
4.47ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 90.1%

4.47ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,254

Compare at $12,650

3 stores
4.48ct | Heart | FANCY | VS2 | GoodIGI
Save 57.3%

4.48ct | Heart | FANCY | VS2 | Good

From $1,780

Compare at $4,171

2 stores
4.49ct | Heart | D | IF | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.7%

4.49ct | Heart | D | IF | Very Good

From $8,323

Compare at $37,255

8 stores
4.49ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.9%

4.49ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,654

Compare at $9,150

3 stores
4.49ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.4%

4.49ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,311

Compare at $4,755

2 stores
4.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 54.7%

4.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,430

Compare at $3,158

4 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 85%

4.5ct | Heart | E | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,092

Compare at $7,290

5 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.8%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,599

Compare at $8,790

3 stores
4.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.6%

4.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,470

Compare at $12,950

8 stores
4.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 91.4%

4.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,116

Compare at $12,930

7 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.5%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,253

Compare at $10,940

6 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.9%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,207

Compare at $3,341

4 stores
4.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 19.2%

4.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,307

Compare at $1,618

2 stores
4.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.2%

4.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,658

Compare at $12,930

5 stores
4.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79%

4.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,171

Compare at $5,570

5 stores
4.5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.7%

4.5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $984

Compare at $6,030

4 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.1%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,767

Compare at $9,860

3 stores
4.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 19.5%

4.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,334

Compare at $1,658

2 stores
4.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.7%

4.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,108

Compare at $6,780

8 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.3%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,289

Compare at $11,000

7 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.1%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,375

Compare at $8,657

3 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.1%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,375

Compare at $8,657

3 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.4%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $2,587

Compare at $9,060

3 stores
4.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.8%

4.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,137

Compare at $11,170

9 stores
4.5ct | Heart | G | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.5%

4.5ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,752

Compare at $7,140

5 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 73.7%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,254

Compare at $4,770

2 stores
4.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78%

4.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,295

Compare at $5,900

4 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $4,380

Compare at $12,866

6 stores
4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.5%

4.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,377

Compare at $10,200

5 stores
4.51ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.2%

4.51ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,134

Compare at $7,166

5 stores
4.51ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.5%

4.51ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,336

Compare at $5,455

5 stores
4.51ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.4%

4.51ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,395

Compare at $3,349

3 stores
4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.9%

4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,515

Compare at $8,850

5 stores
4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.9%

4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,218

Compare at $11,010

6 stores
4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.5%

4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,264

Compare at $11,020

6 stores
4.51ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.9%

4.51ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,624

Compare at $8,960

3 stores
4.51ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.8%

4.51ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,602

Compare at $8,810

3 stores
4.51ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.9%

4.51ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,446

Compare at $12,970

8 stores
4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.1%

4.51ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,771

Compare at $9,880

3 stores
4.51ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 88.2%

4.51ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,327

Compare at $11,260

8 stores
4.51ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.8%

4.51ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,376

Compare at $11,260

7 stores
4.51ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 88.6%

4.51ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,473

Compare at $12,970

6 stores
4.51ct | Heart | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.8%

4.51ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,264

Compare at $9,560

8 stores
4.51ct | Heart | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.3%

4.51ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,952

Compare at $11,050

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $984.

What to Know When Shopping for 4.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $11,120 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 $1,345 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. Heart-shaped diamonds require excellent symmetry to look balanced. Aim for carat weights above 0.5 where the shape is clearly visible.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 107 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $984 and go up to $12,104.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,808 with a median around $1,345.

The observed spread is roughly $11,120 across tracked listings, which is about 91.9% 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 $1,345, 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 6 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 $11,120 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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