4 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4 carat emerald natural diamonds usually range from $788 to $140,310, with an average price of $51,110.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.7%.Compare 196 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 196 verified 4-carat emerald natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $788 to $140,310, with an average asking price of $51,110 and a median of $53,436.

The price spread of $139,522 (99.4% 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.

  • 196 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $788 to $140,310

  • Average price: $51,110

  • Median price: $53,436

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.4%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $139,522

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

$788$140,310
Tracked

196

Lowest

$788

Average

$51,110

Median

$53,436

Highest

$140,310

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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3.96ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 66.2%

3.96ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,046

Compare at $3,094

3 stores
3.96ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 78.3%

3.96ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,296

Compare at $5,970

2 stores
GIA
Save 18.1%

3.98ct | Emerald | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $69,151

Compare at $84,383

2 stores
4ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | ExcellentGIA

4ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $72,878

Compare at $75,982

2 stores
4ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 53.7%

4ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,627

Compare at $3,516

2 stores
4ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | GoodGIA

4ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Good

From $65,738

Compare at $68,070

2 stores
4ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 79.9%

4ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $857

Compare at $4,270

2 stores
4ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | Excellent

From $78,200

Compare at $91,822

2 stores
4ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 38%

4ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $7,830

Compare at $12,620

3 stores
4ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 63.4%

4ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,344

Compare at $9,143

4 stores
4ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | IdealGIA

4ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $38,440

Compare at $41,511

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 15.1%

4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $95,913

Compare at $112,936

3 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 63.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,321

Compare at $9,167

4 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $86,080

Compare at $89,305

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 65.5%

4.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,124

Compare at $17,771

4 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | L | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 57.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | L | VS2 | Ideal

From $27,707

Compare at $65,713

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 25.2%

4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $52,100

Compare at $69,643

3 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | Excellent

From $94,075

Compare at $110,448

2 stores
GIA
Save 20%

4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $52,180

Compare at $65,264

2 stores
GIA
Save 18%

4.01ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $81,589

Compare at $99,548

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $93,383

Compare at $109,636

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 13.6%

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $118,001

Compare at $136,591

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 10.2%

4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $58,608

Compare at $65,296

3 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealGIA

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $84,556

Compare at $88,210

3 stores
GIA
Save 18%

4.01ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $77,179

Compare at $94,171

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 16.5%

4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $812

Compare at $973

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 56.7%

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $9,970

Compare at $23,030

3 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | L | SI1 | ExcellentGIA

4.01ct | Emerald | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $23,575

Compare at $25,920

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $73,554

Compare at $86,370

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA

4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $102,110

Compare at $105,253

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 19.4%

4.01ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $53,400

Compare at $66,285

5 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | GoodGIA
Save 13%

4.01ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Good

From $35,809

Compare at $41,173

3 stores
GIA
Save 15.9%

4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $51,239

Compare at $60,914

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 21%

4.01ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $59,918

Compare at $75,831

3 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 12.3%

4.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $71,359

Compare at $81,349

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $102,721

Compare at $120,593

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | IdealGIA
Save 11%

4.01ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $77,890

Compare at $87,536

4 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealGIA

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $102,189

Compare at $110,582

4 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $79,549

Compare at $93,404

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 36%

4.01ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Excellent

From $35,226

Compare at $55,066

2 stores
GIA
Save 18%

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $92,263

Compare at $112,562

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $95,458

Compare at $112,071

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $83,007

Compare at $97,462

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $96,841

Compare at $113,694

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 15.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $78,647

Compare at $93,378

3 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $96,841

Compare at $113,694

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | IdealGIA

4.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $78,860

Compare at $82,542

2 stores
GIA
Save 19.4%

4.01ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent

From $72,212

Compare at $89,646

2 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | H | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 13.2%

4.01ct | Emerald | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $45,390

Compare at $52,264

3 stores
4.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.8%

4.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $92,277

Compare at $108,337

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $788.

What to Know When Shopping for 4 Carat Emerald Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $139,522 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 $53,436 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. 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 196 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $788 and go up to $140,310.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $51,110 with a median around $53,436.

The observed spread is roughly $139,522 across tracked listings, which is about 99.4% 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 $53,436, 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 $139,522 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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