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0.42ct J VVS2 Round Lab Grown Diamond

EX • J/VVS2 • IGI LGF5E53886

Certificate IGI LGF5E53886

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From £289 GBP
As of October 29, 2026
Save £216 GBP (43%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
2 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: £505 GBP at 18carati · As of October 28, 2026
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About this 0.42ct lab-grown round diamond

This 0.42ct lab-grown round sits in the sub-half-carat band, graded J colour (near-colourless) and VVS2 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade and certified by IGI LGF5E53886 or F5E53886. Listed at 2 retailers as of October 28, 2026, with prices from £289 to £505, a £216 spread on the same certified stone. 18carati lists it at £505. Compare the cross-retailer prices above before buying. The same certified stone often varies 15 to 40% across stores.

The 4Cs

0.42
Carat
J
Colour
VVS2
Clarity
Excellent
Cut

Specifications

CutExcellent
PolishVery Good
SymmetryVery Good
FluorescenceFaint
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LGF5E53886
Dimensions4.75 × 4.77 × 2.98 mm
L/W Ratio1.00
Top View
4.75 mm4.77 mm0.42 ctJ / VVS2
OriginLab Grown
CutExcellent
PolishVery Good
SymmetryVery Good
FluorescenceFaint
CertificateIGI LGF5E53886
Side View
Table 58.0%CrownGirdlePavilionCulet: NoneDepth 62.6%

Caratlytics Score

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Price History

Last verified: Oct 29
Current: £505 GBP|Low: £277 GBP|High: £505 GBP|Avg: £392 GBP|+3.2%
18carati
Retailer 2
October 29, 2026
Retailer 2£289 GBP
18carati£505 GBP

29 data points across 2 retailers

2 retailers£289 GBP to £505 GBP

B+
Cheapest Retailer
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£289 GBP
Most Expensive
C
18carati
NK-3886JVVS2-0042 · Oct 28
£505 GBP
€640 EUR
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B+
0.42ct Round
£289 GBP