4 Carat Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
A 4 carat natural diamond of any shape typically costs $62,241 (median of 2,453 listings at 13 online stores). Average prices fell 1.5% over the last month. Updated .
Average $66,150. Listings run from $321 to $468,854 in the 4.00–4.49 carat range.
See the live listings4 Carat Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 2,453 verified 4-carat natural diamonds in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark range, listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $321 to $468,854, with an average asking price of $66,150 and a median of $62,241.
Across this category, asking prices span $468,533 (99.9% from the most expensive to the cheapest listing). The same certified diamond can also be listed at different prices by different retailers, which is why CaratRadar compares stones by certificate number.
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.
2,453 diamonds tracked in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark
Price range: $321 to $468,854
Average price: $66,150
Median price: $62,241
Available across 13 retailers
Category price spread: 99.9%
Price Range Overview
As of Oct 23, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
2,453
$321
$66,150
$62,241
$468,854
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
4 Carat Natural Diamond Prices by Shape
Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.
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Live Listings
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Save 20%GIA | 4.49ct | Pear | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,457
Compare at $3,071
Save 20%GIA | 4.49ct | Heart | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent
From $6,198
Compare at $7,747
Save 20%GIA | 4.08ct | Round | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent
From $6,219
Compare at $7,774
Save 10.8%IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | I1 | Ideal
From $8,898
Compare at $9,972
Save 25.8%IGI | 4.03ct | Pear | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $11,131
Compare at $14,996
Save 12.1%IGI | 4.1ct | Round | E | I1 | Very Good
From $12,263
Compare at $13,949
Save 18%GIA | 4.01ct | Emerald | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $12,769
Compare at $15,567
IGI | 4.01ct | Princess | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $12,948
Compare at $13,336
IGI | 4.02ct | Pear | L | SI1 | Very Good
From $14,554
Compare at $15,759
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.02ct | Emerald | L | VS2 | Ideal
From $14,675
Compare at $17,957
Save 11.1%GIA | 4.03ct | Pear | FANCY | VS2
From $14,794
Compare at $16,644
IGI | 4ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Very Good
From $15,184
Compare at $15,964
IGI | 4.24ct | Pear | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $15,210
Compare at $15,522
Save 19.3%IGI | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $15,265
Compare at $18,922
Save 18.3%GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
From $15,569
Compare at $19,065
Save 16.1%IGI | 4.05ct | Emerald | L | VVS1 | Very Good
From $15,766
Compare at $18,784
GIA | 4.06ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $16,225
Compare at $16,780
Save 21.6%GIA | 4.01ct | Radiant | L | SI2 | Excellent
From $16,257
Compare at $20,749
Save 18.3%IGI | 4ct | Round | M | SI1 | Very Good
From $16,855
Compare at $20,625
Save 15%IGI | 4.04ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $17,047
Compare at $20,045
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $17,121
Compare at $18,009
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.01ct | Pear | J | SI2 | Very Good
From $17,122
Compare at $20,953
Save 18.3%GIA | 4.03ct | Oval | M | SI2 | Ideal
From $17,169
Compare at $21,010
Save 20.4%HRD | 4.01ct | Marquise | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $17,210
Compare at $21,631
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.03ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $17,232
Compare at $21,086
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $17,309
Compare at $18,668
Save 18.3%HRD | 4.02ct | Round | K | SI2 | Very Good
From $17,693
Compare at $21,651
Save 38.5%IGI | 4.02ct | Pear | J | SI2 | Very Good
From $17,793
Compare at $28,911
Save 18.7%IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | L | VS1 | Very Good
From $17,825
Compare at $21,913
IGI | 4.01ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $17,925
Compare at $18,854
Save 11.1%GIA | 4.13ct | Oval | FANCY | SI2
From $18,080
Compare at $20,340
Save 21.4%EGL | 4.01ct | Round | M | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,122
Compare at $23,043
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,167
Compare at $18,725
Save 25.7%GIA | 4.01ct | Cushion | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $18,353
Compare at $24,705
Save 11.6%IGI | 4ct | Round | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,410
Compare at $20,826
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.02ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Very Good
From $18,447
Compare at $22,574
Save 12.1%IGI | 4.03ct | Pear | L | SI1 | Ideal
From $18,452
Compare at $20,995
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.01ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $18,453
Compare at $22,581
Save 20.7%IGI | 4.03ct | Round | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,486
Compare at $23,311
IGI | 4.01ct | Pear | J | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,690
Compare at $19,978
Save 12%IGI | 4.02ct | Pear | K | VS2 | Very Good
From $18,749
Compare at $21,306
Save 20.5%GIA | 4.01ct | Radiant | J | I1 | Excellent
From $19,026
Compare at $23,921
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.05ct | Round | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $19,039
Compare at $23,299
Save 18.3%HRD | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $19,615
Compare at $24,003
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.01ct | Pear | J | SI2 | Ideal
From $19,631
Compare at $24,023
Save 12.2%IGI | 4ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $19,706
Compare at $22,435
Save 11.1%IGI | 4.02ct | Cushion | K | VS1 | Ideal
From $20,107
Compare at $22,614
Save 44.6%GIA | 4.02ct | Princess | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $20,164
Compare at $36,390
IGI | 4.01ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $20,300
Compare at $21,875
Save 18.3%IGI | 4.05ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $20,408
Compare at $24,975
Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $321.
What to Know When Shopping for 4 Carat Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers, because the same certificate can be listed at different prices by different stores. Across this whole category, asking prices span $468,533 from the cheapest to the most expensive listing.
- 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.
- The median price of $62,241 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
- 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.
- Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
- Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently track 2,453 comparable stones in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $321 and go up to $468,854.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $66,150 with a median around $62,241.
The observed spread is roughly $468,533 across tracked listings, which is about 99.9% from highest to lowest offer in the 4.00–4.49 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 $66,150. The median price is $62,241, 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 13 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. Across this category, asking prices span $468,533 from the cheapest to the most expensive listing, and the same certified diamond can also carry different prices at different 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.
Tools and Guides
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