4.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4.5 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $884 to $18,155, with an average price of $2,886.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.3%.Compare 263 verified listings across 10 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 263 verified 4.5-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 10 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $884 to $18,155, with an average asking price of $2,886 and a median of $1,692.

The price spread of $17,271 (95.1% 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.

  • 263 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $884 to $18,155

  • Average price: $2,886

  • Median price: $1,692

  • Available across 10 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 95.1%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $17,271

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

$884$18,155
Tracked

263

Lowest

$884

Average

$2,886

Median

$1,692

Highest

$18,155

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.46ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 75.3%

4.46ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $13,034

Compare at $52,670

6 stores
4.46ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 68.7%

4.46ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,409

Compare at $20,509

7 stores
4.46ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 50.2%

4.46ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,371

Compare at $12,781

5 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 69.5%

4.47ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,355

Compare at $11,010

7 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | D | IF | GoodGIA
Save 77.8%

4.47ct | Radiant | D | IF | Good

From $13,095

Compare at $59,080

7 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.3%

4.47ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,497

Compare at $8,690

2 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85.6%

4.47ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,273

Compare at $8,840

6 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

4.47ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $993

Compare at $7,200

4 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84%

4.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,514

Compare at $9,490

5 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 67.6%

4.47ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,657

Compare at $20,555

7 stores
4.47ct | Radiant | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 71.9%

4.47ct | Radiant | D | IF | Ideal

From $10,487

Compare at $37,276

6 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 64.7%

4.48ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $6,093

Compare at $17,280

2 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 67.6%

4.48ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,671

Compare at $20,601

7 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.4%

4.48ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,144

Compare at $8,420

6 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 62.7%

4.48ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,565

Compare at $4,197

2 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.9%

4.48ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $4,815

Compare at $26,660

9 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 77.9%

4.48ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $13,107

Compare at $59,210

8 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 66.2%

4.48ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,148

Compare at $3,400

3 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 32.4%

4.48ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $15,726

Compare at $23,270

2 stores
IGI
Save 80.5%

4.48ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,276

Compare at $6,530

3 stores
4.48ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 64.3%

4.48ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,263

Compare at $3,535

3 stores
4.49ct | Radiant | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 64.5%

4.49ct | Radiant | D | IF | Ideal

From $8,287

Compare at $23,370

7 stores
4.49ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 75.2%

4.49ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $11,888

Compare at $47,920

4 stores
4.49ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.4%

4.49ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,366

Compare at $9,370

3 stores
4.49ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 83.9%

4.49ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,749

Compare at $10,860

3 stores
4.49ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.5%

4.49ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $915

Compare at $4,690

5 stores
4.49ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | IdealIGI

4.49ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $9,474

Compare at $9,770

2 stores
4.49ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 39.8%

4.49ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $9,664

Compare at $16,056

3 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.3%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $2,156

Compare at $7,270

2 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87%

4.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,392

Compare at $10,722

6 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 33.1%

4.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,804

Compare at $5,682

2 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 53.9%

4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,834

Compare at $8,320

2 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.1%

4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,648

Compare at $9,740

6 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.7%

4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,511

Compare at $10,600

3 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 57.5%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,758

Compare at $4,142

2 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.5%

4.5ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $974

Compare at $6,700

4 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 17.5%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,034

Compare at $1,254

2 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.7%

4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $2,440

Compare at $10,940

2 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 54%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,281

Compare at $2,786

2 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.9%

4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,618

Compare at $9,480

2 stores
IGI
Save 83.2%

4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,879

Compare at $11,170

5 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.9%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,497

Compare at $6,220

5 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.8%

4.5ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,950

Compare at $14,500

5 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.9%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,033

Compare at $11,250

6 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.9%

4.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,752

Compare at $10,870

5 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.9%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,240

Compare at $7,260

5 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.2%

4.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,258

Compare at $8,500

3 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,607

Compare at $10,690

3 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 64.6%

4.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,164

Compare at $3,293

4 stores
4.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 84%

4.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $4,707

Compare at $29,400

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $884.

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

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $17,271 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 $1,692 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 263 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $884 and go up to $18,155.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,886 with a median around $1,692.

The observed spread is roughly $17,271 across tracked listings, which is about 95.1% 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 $1,692, 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 10 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 $17,271 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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