4.5 Carat Radiant Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of October 2026, 4.5 carat radiant natural diamonds in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range usually range from $2,606 to $290,327, with an average price of $77,254.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.6%.Compare 39 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-10-14

4.5 Carat Radiant Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 39 verified 4.5-carat radiant natural diamonds in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range, listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $2,606 to $290,327, with an average asking price of $77,254 and a median of $74,430.

The price spread of $287,721 (99.1% 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 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.

  • 39 diamonds tracked in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark

  • Price range: $2,606 to $290,327

  • Average price: $77,254

  • Median price: $74,430

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.1%

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 14, 2026
Spread $287,721

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

$2,606$290,327
Tracked

39

Lowest

$2,606

Average

$77,254

Median

$74,430

Highest

$290,327

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 4.58ct | Radiant | L | VS1 | Very Good
Save 21.2%

GIA | 4.58ct | Radiant | L | VS1 | Very Good

From $34,538

Compare at $43,830

2 stores
GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 24.1%

GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $34,713

Compare at $45,728

8 stores
GIA | 4.71ct | Radiant | J | VS1 | Ideal
Save 19.4%

GIA | 4.71ct | Radiant | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $41,856

Compare at $51,959

8 stores
GIA | 4.82ct | Radiant | K | VVS2 | Good

GIA | 4.82ct | Radiant | K | VVS2 | Good

From $45,641

Compare at $50,362

2 stores
GIA | 4.69ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Good
Save 21.2%

GIA | 4.69ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Good

From $47,467

Compare at $60,212

2 stores
GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 19.1%

GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $48,600

Compare at $60,041

6 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | H | SI2 | Excellent
Save 12.3%

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | H | SI2 | Excellent

From $49,420

Compare at $56,322

3 stores
GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 24.5%

GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $50,338

Compare at $66,653

7 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good
Save 25.6%

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $56,246

Compare at $75,600

8 stores
GIA | 4.54ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good
Save 17%

GIA | 4.54ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $56,993

Compare at $68,677

8 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | J | VS1 | Excellent
Save 19.4%

GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $61,844

Compare at $76,773

5 stores
GIA | 4.65ct | Radiant | H | SI2 | Excellent
Save 21.8%

GIA | 4.65ct | Radiant | H | SI2 | Excellent

From $66,165

Compare at $84,645

3 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Ideal
Save 19.8%

GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Ideal

From $67,216

Compare at $83,765

8 stores
GIA | 4.72ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent
Save 36.2%

GIA | 4.72ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $68,201

Compare at $106,920

5 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 10.7%

GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $68,800

Compare at $77,045

2 stores
GIA | 4.64ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent
Save 21.8%

GIA | 4.64ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $72,236

Compare at $92,406

3 stores
GIA | 4.83ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 21.5%

GIA | 4.83ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Ideal

From $72,808

Compare at $92,790

2 stores
GIA | 4.7ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.7ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $73,274

Compare at $93,941

3 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $76,882

Compare at $98,566

3 stores
GIA | 4.71ct | Radiant | D | SI2 | Ideal
Save 19.4%

GIA | 4.71ct | Radiant | D | SI2 | Ideal

From $77,477

Compare at $96,180

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | Very Good

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | Very Good

From $79,337

Compare at $80,528

2 stores
GIA | 4.59ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Excellent
Save 23.9%

GIA | 4.59ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Excellent

From $81,056

Compare at $106,471

3 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $81,970

Compare at $83,024

2 stores
GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | E | SI1 | Excellent
Save 15.5%

GIA | 4.53ct | Radiant | E | SI1 | Excellent

From $84,439

Compare at $99,893

6 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent
Save 21.8%

GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $84,795

Compare at $108,459

3 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 18.6%

GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $94,671

Compare at $116,372

3 stores
GIA | 4.7ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent
Save 19.4%

GIA | 4.7ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $95,501

Compare at $118,555

5 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Excellent
Save 21.8%

GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | F | SI1 | Excellent

From $95,842

Compare at $122,580

4 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $98,719

Compare at $126,563

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Excellent
Save 21.8%

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $99,134

Compare at $126,789

4 stores
GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $99,224

Compare at $101,614

2 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $112,553

Compare at $115,281

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | D | SI1 | Excellent
Save 23.3%

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $112,771

Compare at $147,024

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 14.7%

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $118,441

Compare at $138,896

3 stores
GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.5ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $122,411

Compare at $156,938

3 stores
GIA | 4.79ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.79ct | Radiant | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $126,097

Compare at $161,663

3 stores
GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 22.9%

GIA | 4.51ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $126,793

Compare at $164,452

9 stores
GIA | 4.8ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent
Save 23.3%

GIA | 4.8ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $127,235

Compare at $165,871

2 stores
GIA | 4.88ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 21.9%

GIA | 4.88ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $132,170

Compare at $169,316

2 stores

Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $2,606.

What to Know When Shopping for 4.5 Carat Radiant Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $287,721 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 $74,430 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. 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 39 comparable stones in the 4.50–4.99 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $2,606 and go up to $290,327.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $77,254 with a median around $74,430.

The observed spread is roughly $287,721 across tracked listings, which is about 99.1% 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 $77,254. The median price is $74,430, 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 $287,721 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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