4 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 4 carat emerald natural diamonds usually range from $2,128 to $163,032, with an average price of $68,991.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.5%.Compare 133 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

4 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 133 verified 4-carat emerald natural diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $2,128 to $163,032, with an average asking price of $68,991 and a median of $67,030.

The price spread of $160,905 (98.7% 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.

  • 133 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $2,128 to $163,032

  • Average price: $68,991

  • Median price: $67,030

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.7%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $160,905

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

$2,128$163,032
Tracked

133

Lowest

$2,128

Average

$68,991

Median

$67,030

Highest

$163,032

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 4.04ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 15.7%

IGI | 4.04ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $18,210

Compare at $21,593

2 stores
IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Ideal
Save 11.7%

IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $21,370

Compare at $24,211

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | IF | Ideal
Save 18.2%

IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | IF | Ideal

From $22,565

Compare at $27,600

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good
Save 16.1%

IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $23,015

Compare at $27,446

2 stores
IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal
Save 16.1%

IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $23,130

Compare at $27,582

2 stores
IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal
Save 16.1%

IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $23,130

Compare at $27,582

2 stores
GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | L | SI2 | Ideal
Save 34.4%

GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | L | SI2 | Ideal

From $25,632

Compare at $39,099

2 stores
IGI | 4.08ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good
Save 14.1%

IGI | 4.08ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $26,835

Compare at $31,222

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good
Save 10.8%

IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $28,165

Compare at $31,590

2 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | L | VS1 | Excellent
Save 25%

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $28,597

Compare at $38,110

3 stores
IGI | 4ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 16.8%

IGI | 4ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal

From $28,615

Compare at $34,384

2 stores
GIA | 4ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 37.2%

GIA | 4ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Ideal

From $31,259

Compare at $49,799

7 stores
IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 16.7%

IGI | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Very Good

From $31,350

Compare at $37,655

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 35.4%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $33,014

Compare at $51,079

6 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 11.8%

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $33,907

Compare at $38,455

3 stores
IGI | 4.04ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good

IGI | 4.04ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $34,487

Compare at $36,000

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | I | IF | Ideal
Save 15.2%

IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | I | IF | Ideal

From $34,775

Compare at $41,000

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Very Good
Save 28.2%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Very Good

From $35,457

Compare at $49,370

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Good

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Good

From $35,831

Compare at $37,925

4 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Ideal
Save 10.5%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $36,720

Compare at $41,034

5 stores
GIA | 4.06ct | Emerald | K | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 36%

GIA | 4.06ct | Emerald | K | VVS1 | Ideal

From $39,944

Compare at $62,404

6 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $40,620

Compare at $41,860

2 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Ideal

From $40,785

Compare at $42,415

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $41,390

Compare at $42,364

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $41,491

Compare at $46,095

4 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | H | SI1 | Ideal

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | H | SI1 | Ideal

From $41,762

Compare at $43,960

3 stores
GIA | 4ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 4ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $42,129

Compare at $42,736

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Very Good

IGI | 4.01ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Very Good

From $42,470

Compare at $44,110

2 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good
Save 11.5%

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $43,318

Compare at $48,961

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 33.4%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Excellent

From $43,745

Compare at $65,664

4 stores
GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good
Save 14.5%

GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $43,945

Compare at $51,394

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $44,005

Compare at $45,785

2 stores
GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 34.3%

GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $44,721

Compare at $68,017

5 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $44,857

Compare at $47,864

3 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $44,903

Compare at $47,912

3 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 10.1%

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Excellent

From $45,043

Compare at $50,101

4 stores
GIA | 4.06ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 12.6%

GIA | 4.06ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal

From $45,414

Compare at $51,932

5 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $45,421

Compare at $58,220

4 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Very Good

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $46,156

Compare at $46,832

2 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $46,818

Compare at $50,687

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Good
Save 26%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Good

From $47,224

Compare at $63,779

4 stores
GIA | 4.04ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent
Save 37.4%

GIA | 4.04ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $47,449

Compare at $75,833

5 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $47,771

Compare at $52,114

5 stores
GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | H | SI2 | Excellent
Save 26.7%

GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | H | SI2 | Excellent

From $47,807

Compare at $65,191

2 stores
GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Very Good

GIA | 4.03ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Very Good

From $48,009

Compare at $52,374

5 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $48,020

Compare at $51,239

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 30.8%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal

From $48,400

Compare at $69,910

3 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.02ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $49,462

Compare at $54,422

4 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal
Save 35.9%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $49,601

Compare at $77,355

6 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 13.1%

GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Excellent

From $51,917

Compare at $59,730

4 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $2,128.

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 $160,905 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 $67,030 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 133 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $2,128 and go up to $163,032.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $68,991 with a median around $67,030.

The observed spread is roughly $160,905 across tracked listings, which is about 98.7% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $68,991. The median price is $67,030, 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 $160,905 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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