4.9 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4.9 carat emerald lab grown diamonds usually range from $748 to $13,252, with an average price of $1,830.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 3.8%.Compare 169 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4.9 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 169 verified 4.9-carat emerald lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $748 to $13,252, with an average asking price of $1,830 and a median of $1,226.

The price spread of $12,504 (94.4% 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.

  • 169 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $748 to $13,252

  • Average price: $1,830

  • Median price: $1,226

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 94.4%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $12,504

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

$748$13,252
Tracked

169

Lowest

$748

Average

$1,830

Median

$1,226

Highest

$13,252

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.85ct | Emerald | G | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.4%

4.85ct | Emerald | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $856

Compare at $6,800

4 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 57%

4.85ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $844

Compare at $1,965

5 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.8%

4.85ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,622

Compare at $7,310

5 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 39%

4.85ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,030

Compare at $1,690

2 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 18.7%

4.85ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,098

Compare at $1,350

2 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.6%

4.85ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,138

Compare at $8,490

6 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.7%

4.85ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,305

Compare at $13,360

7 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 61.6%

4.85ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $13,252

Compare at $34,500

3 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.3%

4.85ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,244

Compare at $2,784

3 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.2%

4.85ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $762

Compare at $4,050

3 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.9%

4.85ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,138

Compare at $11,230

7 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74%

4.85ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $956

Compare at $3,685

4 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.6%

4.85ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $927

Compare at $5,050

4 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 57.7%

4.85ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $941

Compare at $2,224

4 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.9%

4.85ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,098

Compare at $5,750

6 stores
4.85ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 69.4%

4.85ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $5,440

Compare at $17,750

4 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.6%

4.86ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,229

Compare at $4,830

4 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.8%

4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,140

Compare at $9,320

6 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.8%

4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,170

Compare at $8,850

6 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89%

4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $953

Compare at $8,650

3 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 75.7%

4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,028

Compare at $8,347

2 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.8%

4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,140

Compare at $9,320

6 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.5%

4.86ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,275

Compare at $5,010

4 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.5%

4.86ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,275

Compare at $5,010

4 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.7%

4.86ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,140

Compare at $7,440

7 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.6%

4.86ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $929

Compare at $5,340

4 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 90.8%

4.86ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $771

Compare at $8,370

5 stores
4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.8%

4.86ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,413

Compare at $7,350

2 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.4%

4.87ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,276

Compare at $5,180

4 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.8%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,736

Compare at $7,810

6 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.4%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,736

Compare at $7,350

4 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.9%

4.87ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,807

Compare at $9,470

3 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.8%

4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,142

Compare at $9,340

6 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.1%

4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,306

Compare at $11,980

6 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.5%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,783

Compare at $9,130

3 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52.2%

4.87ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,750

Compare at $3,660

3 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 72.5%

4.87ct | Emerald | D | IF | Ideal

From $12,756

Compare at $46,413

6 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.3%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $835

Compare at $4,720

3 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 90.9%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $765

Compare at $8,380

5 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 90.7%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $780

Compare at $8,380

5 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.1%

4.87ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,274

Compare at $8,030

7 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 90.9%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $765

Compare at $8,380

5 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 50.1%

4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,742

Compare at $5,500

2 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.8%

4.87ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,142

Compare at $9,340

6 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.3%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $835

Compare at $4,720

3 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.9%

4.87ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,807

Compare at $9,470

3 stores
4.87ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 81.8%

4.87ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,435

Compare at $18,870

7 stores
4.88ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.5%

4.88ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $933

Compare at $5,650

4 stores
4.88ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 50.8%

4.88ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,711

Compare at $3,480

2 stores
4.88ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.8%

4.88ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,044

Compare at $5,180

6 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $748.

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

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $12,504 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 $1,226 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. Emerald cuts show clarity more readily due to their step-cut facets. Consider VS2 or better clarity for this shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 169 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $748 and go up to $13,252.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,830 with a median around $1,226.

The observed spread is roughly $12,504 across tracked listings, which is about 94.4% 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 $1,226, 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 7 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 $12,504 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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