4.9 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4.9 carat cushion lab grown diamonds usually range from $1,051 to $17,846, with an average price of $3,343.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.8%.Compare 60 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4.9 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 60 verified 4.9-carat cushion lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,051 to $17,846, with an average asking price of $3,343 and a median of $1,861.

The price spread of $16,795 (94.1% 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.

  • 60 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,051 to $17,846

  • Average price: $3,343

  • Median price: $1,861

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 94.1%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $16,795

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

$1,051$17,846
Tracked

60

Lowest

$1,051

Average

$3,343

Median

$1,861

Highest

$17,846

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.85ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 78.9%

4.85ct | Cushion | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,930

Compare at $9,130

2 stores
4.85ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.7%

4.85ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,948

Compare at $10,090

3 stores
4.85ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86%

4.85ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,551

Compare at $11,050

3 stores
4.85ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.3%

4.85ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,196

Compare at $5,770

7 stores
4.85ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 63.6%

4.85ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,157

Compare at $3,178

4 stores
4.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 63.2%

4.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,051

Compare at $2,859

4 stores
4.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82.1%

4.86ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,168

Compare at $6,520

8 stores
4.86ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 53.6%

4.86ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,589

Compare at $3,421

3 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.6%

4.87ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,478

Compare at $13,500

5 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.4%

4.87ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,162

Compare at $13,900

6 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52.8%

4.87ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,547

Compare at $3,275

2 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.6%

4.87ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,283

Compare at $8,330

5 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 71.5%

4.87ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,500

Compare at $8,760

2 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | D | IF | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.8%

4.87ct | Cushion | D | IF | Very Good

From $17,846

Compare at $52,145

4 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.3%

4.87ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent

From $12,967

Compare at $46,765

5 stores
4.87ct | Cushion | E | IF | Very GoodGIA
Save 82.1%

4.87ct | Cushion | E | IF | Very Good

From $10,770

Compare at $60,227

8 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 68.8%

4.88ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $6,764

Compare at $21,713

6 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.8%

4.88ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,543

Compare at $10,840

3 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.5%

4.88ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,376

Compare at $12,840

5 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 86.4%

4.88ct | Cushion | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,875

Compare at $13,820

6 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64%

4.88ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $3,372

Compare at $9,360

2 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.8%

4.88ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,764

Compare at $9,190

3 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 77%

4.88ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,030

Compare at $8,810

4 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 79.8%

4.88ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,376

Compare at $11,740

3 stores
4.88ct | Cushion | FANCY | SI1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.1%

4.88ct | Cushion | FANCY | SI1 | Excellent

From $2,719

Compare at $8,534

2 stores
4.89ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 61.9%

4.89ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,401

Compare at $3,674

3 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.2%

4.9ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent

From $11,788

Compare at $47,469

6 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 57.8%

4.9ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,439

Compare at $3,414

2 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 68.1%

4.9ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $8,193

Compare at $25,685

6 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.3%

4.9ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,244

Compare at $2,784

3 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.7%

4.9ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,848

Compare at $10,690

5 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 55.9%

4.9ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,259

Compare at $2,857

3 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.3%

4.9ct | Cushion | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,274

Compare at $2,850

3 stores
4.9ct | Cushion | FANCY | SI2 | GoodIGI
Save 26.8%

4.9ct | Cushion | FANCY | SI2 | Good

From $3,107

Compare at $4,242

2 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.5%

4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,389

Compare at $12,920

5 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 55.7%

4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,412

Compare at $3,184

3 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89.6%

4.91ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,109

Compare at $10,620

4 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.9%

4.91ct | Cushion | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $4,942

Compare at $28,860

6 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.5%

4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,389

Compare at $12,920

5 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 18.7%

4.91ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,267

Compare at $1,560

2 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 78.1%

4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,603

Compare at $7,320

5 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83%

4.91ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,568

Compare at $9,200

3 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52.1%

4.91ct | Cushion | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,882

Compare at $3,928

2 stores
4.91ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 61.1%

4.91ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,436

Compare at $3,688

3 stores
4.92ct | Cushion | G | SI1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.9%

4.92ct | Cushion | G | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,249

Compare at $6,900

4 stores
4.92ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 61.2%

4.92ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,458

Compare at $3,756

3 stores
4.92ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 63.9%

4.92ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,141

Compare at $3,158

4 stores
4.92ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.7%

4.92ct | Cushion | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,445

Compare at $9,440

5 stores
4.92ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 66.4%

4.92ct | Cushion | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $5,146

Compare at $15,310

3 stores
4.92ct | Cushion | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.2%

4.92ct | Cushion | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,593

Compare at $10,082

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,051.

What to Know When Shopping for 4.9 Carat Cushion Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $16,795 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 $1,861 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. Cushion cuts come in standard and modified brilliant varieties. Modified brilliants tend to show more fire, while standard cushions have broader facets.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 60 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,051 and go up to $17,846.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,343 with a median around $1,861.

The observed spread is roughly $16,795 across tracked listings, which is about 94.1% 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 $1,861, 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 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 $16,795 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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