4.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4.5 carat princess lab grown diamonds usually range from $837 to $21,000, with an average price of $2,605.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.1%.Compare 158 verified listings across 6 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 158 verified 4.5-carat princess lab grown diamonds listed across 6 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $837 to $21,000, with an average asking price of $2,605 and a median of $1,336.

The price spread of $20,163 (96.0% 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.

  • 158 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $837 to $21,000

  • Average price: $2,605

  • Median price: $1,336

  • Available across 6 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.0%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $20,163

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

$837$21,000
Tracked

158

Lowest

$837

Average

$2,605

Median

$1,336

Highest

$21,000

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.46ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.2%

4.46ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,215

Compare at $4,905

5 stores
4.46ct | Princess | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86%

4.46ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,523

Compare at $10,870

7 stores
4.47ct | Princess | D | VS2 | IdealGIA

4.47ct | Princess | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $8,605

Compare at $9,180

2 stores
4.47ct | Princess | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.6%

4.47ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,245

Compare at $8,070

5 stores
IGI
Save 68.1%

4.47ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,084

Compare at $3,395

2 stores
4.47ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.2%

4.47ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,342

Compare at $10,510

9 stores
4.47ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.2%

4.47ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,342

Compare at $10,510

9 stores
4.47ct | Princess | G | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 49.7%

4.47ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Good

From $2,347

Compare at $4,670

2 stores
4.48ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.2%

4.48ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,377

Compare at $10,720

8 stores
4.48ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85%

4.48ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,636

Compare at $10,890

3 stores
4.48ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.7%

4.48ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,132

Compare at $8,500

9 stores
4.48ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87%

4.48ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,248

Compare at $9,610

8 stores
4.48ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.2%

4.48ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,221

Compare at $4,925

2 stores
4.49ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 67.2%

4.49ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,857

Compare at $5,655

2 stores
4.49ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.6%

4.49ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,547

Compare at $10,740

3 stores
4.49ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.2%

4.49ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,223

Compare at $4,935

5 stores
4.49ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.7%

4.49ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,670

Compare at $10,910

3 stores
4.49ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89.6%

4.49ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,099

Compare at $10,610

5 stores
4.49ct | Princess | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 58.6%

4.49ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $18,090

Compare at $43,728

3 stores
4.49ct | Princess | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 67.7%

4.49ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,103

Compare at $3,410

2 stores
4.49ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.7%

4.49ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,092

Compare at $8,880

7 stores
4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.6%

4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,034

Compare at $5,060

7 stores
4.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.6%

4.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $927

Compare at $5,030

5 stores
4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.6%

4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,846

Compare at $11,220

2 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 88.3%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,270

Compare at $10,880

6 stores
4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.5%

4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,766

Compare at $10,100

3 stores
4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.1%

4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,032

Compare at $2,798

5 stores
4.5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.4%

4.5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $6,030

3 stores
4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.7%

4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,329

Compare at $7,700

5 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.6%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,261

Compare at $11,030

7 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.3%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,194

Compare at $8,720

5 stores
4.5ct | Princess | H | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 65.7%

4.5ct | Princess | H | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,222

Compare at $3,565

4 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 88.1%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,000

Compare at $8,410

7 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.6%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,419

Compare at $8,630

4 stores
4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 49.2%

4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,969

Compare at $3,873

3 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.2%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,226

Compare at $4,950

5 stores
4.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.1%

4.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,513

Compare at $10,910

3 stores
4.5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.9%

4.5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,298

Compare at $7,574

5 stores
4.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.5%

4.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,234

Compare at $9,140

7 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.7%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,686

Compare at $8,750

3 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.2%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,226

Compare at $4,950

3 stores
4.5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.5%

4.5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $6,390

3 stores
4.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 56%

4.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,484

Compare at $3,371

2 stores
4.5ct | Princess | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82.1%

4.5ct | Princess | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,611

Compare at $8,990

2 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 90.2%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,080

Compare at $11,030

4 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 66.9%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $984

Compare at $2,973

4 stores
4.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.7%

4.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,076

Compare at $3,555

2 stores
4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 65%

4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $5,683

Compare at $16,250

4 stores
4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 81.4%

4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,251

Compare at $12,110

5 stores
4.5ct | Princess | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.1%

4.5ct | Princess | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,157

Compare at $8,338

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $837.

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

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $20,163 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 $1,336 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. Princess-cut diamonds are prone to chipping at the corners. Look for protective prong settings and avoid stones with visible inclusions near the edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 158 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $837 and go up to $21,000.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,605 with a median around $1,336.

The observed spread is roughly $20,163 across tracked listings, which is about 96.0% 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 $1,336, 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 $20,163 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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