4 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 4 carat round lab grown diamonds usually range from $644 to $35,670, with an average price of $1,945.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4.5%.Compare 5,390 verified listings across 13 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

4 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 5,390 verified 4-carat round lab grown diamonds listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $644 to $35,670, with an average asking price of $1,945 and a median of $1,226.

The price spread of $35,026 (98.2% 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.

  • 5,390 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $644 to $35,670

  • Average price: $1,945

  • Median price: $1,226

  • Available across 13 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $35,026

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

$644$35,670
Tracked

5,390

Lowest

$644

Average

$1,945

Median

$1,226

Highest

$35,670

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,164

Compare at $3,285

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 61.9%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,144

Compare at $3,005

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,164

Compare at $3,285

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,102

Compare at $3,085

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,293

Compare at $9,910

7 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 65.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,102

Compare at $3,205

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 63.4%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,144

Compare at $3,125

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.4%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,036

Compare at $6,240

5 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 48.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,469

Compare at $4,800

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 48.5%

3.96ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,579

Compare at $5,010

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 48.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,469

Compare at $4,800

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80%

3.96ct | Round | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,279

Compare at $6,390

5 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $974

Compare at $3,285

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $974

Compare at $3,285

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 70.9%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,267

Compare at $4,355

5 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,359

Compare at $9,820

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.7%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,161

Compare at $3,285

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 67.3%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $982

Compare at $3,005

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 68.4%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,432

Compare at $7,700

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 67.3%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $982

Compare at $3,005

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,102

Compare at $3,085

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 67.3%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $982

Compare at $3,005

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,164

Compare at $3,285

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 78.1%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,339

Compare at $10,690

5 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.6%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,406

Compare at $4,630

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,134

Compare at $9,910

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 77%

3.96ct | Round | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $745

Compare at $3,240

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.9%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $815

Compare at $4,500

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 48.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,469

Compare at $4,800

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.9%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $815

Compare at $4,500

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 48.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,469

Compare at $4,800

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.8%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $751

Compare at $4,360

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 48.5%

3.96ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,579

Compare at $5,010

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 74.9%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,141

Compare at $4,550

5 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 48.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,469

Compare at $4,800

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 65.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,139

Compare at $3,285

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $974

Compare at $3,285

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 78.1%

3.96ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,798

Compare at $8,210

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $974

Compare at $3,285

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.4%

3.96ct | Round | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,638

Compare at $6,650

2 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.6%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,062

Compare at $4,355

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.5%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,078

Compare at $7,420

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,254

Compare at $9,860

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.5%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,010

Compare at $5,760

6 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 68.9%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $934

Compare at $3,005

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.3%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $952

Compare at $3,005

4 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 61.9%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,144

Compare at $3,005

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.3%

3.96ct | Round | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,102

Compare at $3,085

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 69.4%

3.96ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,188

Compare at $3,880

3 stores
3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 61.9%

3.96ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,144

Compare at $3,005

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $644.

What to Know When Shopping for 4 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $35,026 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. Round brilliants command a premium due to higher rough waste during cutting. If budget matters, consider oval or cushion shapes for similar visual size.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 5,390 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $644 and go up to $35,670.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,945 with a median around $1,226.

The observed spread is roughly $35,026 across tracked listings, which is about 98.2% 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 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. The exact certified diamond can differ by $35,026 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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