4.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 4.5 carat princess lab grown diamonds usually range from $573 to $20,669, with an average price of $3,678.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 6.9%.Compare 88 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

4.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 88 verified 4.5-carat princess lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $573 to $20,669, with an average asking price of $3,678 and a median of $2,601.

The price spread of $20,096 (97.2% 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.

  • 88 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $573 to $20,669

  • Average price: $3,678

  • Median price: $2,601

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.2%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $20,096

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

$573$20,669
Tracked

88

Lowest

$573

Average

$3,678

Median

$2,601

Highest

$20,669

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | I | VS1 | Ideal
Save 70.5%

IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $803

Compare at $2,722

3 stores
IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal
Save 70%

IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $807

Compare at $2,692

4 stores
IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 70%

IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $813

Compare at $2,710

7 stores
IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 70%

IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $814

Compare at $2,716

4 stores
IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Excellent
Save 70%

IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $819

Compare at $2,734

7 stores
IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal
Save 70%

IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $819

Compare at $2,734

4 stores
IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 60.9%

IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $835

Compare at $2,133

6 stores
IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 65.7%

IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $836

Compare at $2,438

3 stores
IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 65.1%

IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $845

Compare at $2,420

7 stores
IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 65.1%

IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $847

Compare at $2,430

7 stores
IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 64.7%

IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $848

Compare at $2,400

3 stores
IGI | 4.51ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 70.1%

IGI | 4.51ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $858

Compare at $2,865

8 stores
IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 66.5%

IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $858

Compare at $2,559

6 stores
IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 50.3%

IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $865

Compare at $1,741

5 stores
IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 64.2%

IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $873

Compare at $2,438

6 stores
IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 65.8%

IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $874

Compare at $2,558

5 stores
IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 66.3%

IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $874

Compare at $2,591

3 stores
IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 65.7%

IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $879

Compare at $2,563

3 stores
IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49.7%

IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $883

Compare at $1,756

5 stores
IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80%

IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $904

Compare at $4,520

4 stores
IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 70.4%

IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $907

Compare at $3,059

7 stores
IGI | 4.51ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 57.8%

IGI | 4.51ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $915

Compare at $2,169

4 stores
IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 79.5%

IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $945

Compare at $4,599

9 stores
IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 68.5%

IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $960

Compare at $3,047

7 stores
IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal
Save 55.4%

IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $993

Compare at $2,226

4 stores
IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | I | VVS2 | Good
Save 79.9%

IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | I | VVS2 | Good

From $998

Compare at $4,960

5 stores
IGI | 4.58ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 71.1%

IGI | 4.58ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $999

Compare at $3,456

5 stores
IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 61.8%

IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,013

Compare at $2,653

3 stores
IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 61.4%

IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,021

Compare at $2,644

3 stores
IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 72.5%

IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,068

Compare at $3,886

9 stores
IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 59%

IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,073

Compare at $2,615

6 stores
IGI | 4.51ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 63.4%

IGI | 4.51ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,083

Compare at $2,955

8 stores
IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 59.7%

IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,085

Compare at $2,695

2 stores
IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 63.4%

IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,095

Compare at $2,988

8 stores
IGI | 4.58ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 59.2%

IGI | 4.58ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,096

Compare at $2,687

5 stores
IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 42.1%

IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,133

Compare at $1,958

3 stores
IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 52.7%

IGI | 4.57ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,163

Compare at $2,461

5 stores
IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 56.2%

IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,182

Compare at $2,700

6 stores
IGI | 4.54ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 55.8%

IGI | 4.54ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,185

Compare at $2,684

6 stores
IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 55.1%

IGI | 4.55ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,195

Compare at $2,661

2 stores
IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 75.3%

IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,199

Compare at $4,857

6 stores
IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Very Good
Save 55.1%

IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,254

Compare at $2,789

2 stores
IGI | 4.54ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 47.4%

IGI | 4.54ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,265

Compare at $2,402

2 stores
IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 36.4%

IGI | 4.56ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,271

Compare at $1,997

2 stores
IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 37.6%

IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,348

Compare at $2,159

3 stores
IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 37.6%

IGI | 4.59ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,348

Compare at $2,159

3 stores
IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 79.4%

IGI | 4.52ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,349

Compare at $6,550

8 stores
IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 63.1%

IGI | 4.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,349

Compare at $3,657

6 stores
IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | F | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 77.9%

IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,358

Compare at $6,138

6 stores
IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 15.8%

IGI | 4.53ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,442

Compare at $1,713

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $573.

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 $20,096 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 $2,601 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 88 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $573 and go up to $20,669.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,678 with a median around $2,601.

The observed spread is roughly $20,096 across tracked listings, which is about 97.2% 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 $3,678. The median price is $2,601, 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 $20,096 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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