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4.28ct I VVS2 Emerald Lab Grown Diamond

EX • I/VVS2 • IGI LG779655946

Shape and cutting style on the report: Emerald cut

Certificate IGI LG779655946

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $788 NZD
$444 USD
As of October 30, 2026
Save $5,014 NZD (86%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
13 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $5,802 NZD at Rare Carat · As of October 28, 2026
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About this 4.28ct lab-grown emerald diamond

This 4.28ct lab-grown emerald sits in the three to five carat band, graded I colour (near-colourless) and VVS2 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade and certified by IGI LG779655946 or 779655946. Listed at 13 retailers as of October 28, 2026, with prices from $788 to $5,802, a $5,014 spread on the same certified stone. Rare Carat lists it at $5,802. Lab-grown prices in the 2ct and up range have fallen 40 to 60% over the last 18 months. Use the cross-retailer spread above to find the lowest current listing.

The 4Cs

4.28
Carat
I
Colour
VVS2
Clarity
Excellent
Cut

Specifications

CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
Crown angle39.2°
Pavilion angle41.3°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG779655946
Dimensions11.43 × 7.53 × 5.16 mm
L/W Ratio1.52
Culet sizeLarge
Cert comments
This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) growth process Type IIa
Top View
11.43 mm7.53 mm4.28 ctI / VVS2
OriginLab Grown
CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG779655946
Side View
Table 69.0%Crown 39.2°Girdle: MediumPavilion 41.3°Culet: LargeDepth 68.5%

Caratlytics Score

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Price History

Last verified: Oct 30
Current: $5,802 NZD|Low: $788 NZD|High: $9,617 NZD|Avg: $2,984 NZD
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October 30, 2026
Retailer 2$788 NZD
Retailer 4$882 NZD
Retailer 9$976 NZD
Retailer 12$1,090 NZD
Retailer 8$1,233 NZD
Retailer 3$1,533 NZD
Retailer 11$1,602 NZD
Retailer 14$1,943 NZD
Retailer 7$2,128 NZD
Retailer 13$2,394 NZD
Retailer 15$3,139 NZD
Retailer 5$3,197 NZD
Retailer 10$3,605 NZD
Rare Carat$5,802 NZD
Retailer 6$9,617 NZD

4 data points across 15 retailers

13 retailers$788 NZD to $5,802 NZD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$788 NZD
$444 USD
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Retailer 2
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$882 NZD
$497 USD
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Retailer 3
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$976 NZD
$550 USD
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Retailer 4
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$1,090 NZD
HK$4,800 HKD
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Retailer 5
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$1,233 NZD
$695 USD
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B+
Retailer 6
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$1,533 NZD
$864 USD
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Retailer 7
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$1,602 NZD
$903 USD
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Retailer 8
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$1,943 NZD
ZAR 17,688 ZAR
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Retailer 9
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$2,394 NZD
$1,349 USD
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B+
Retailer 10
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$3,139 NZD
$1,769 USD
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B+
Retailer 11
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$3,197 NZD
$1,802 USD
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B+
Retailer 12
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$3,605 NZD
£1,600 GBP
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Most Expensive
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Rare Carat
KI9466559KF779 · Oct 28
$5,802 NZD
$3,270 USD
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12 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $788 NZDSave up to $5,014 NZD

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4.28ct Emerald
$788 NZD