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Carat London vs Diamond Exchange Canada

Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.

Data current as of November 6, 2026 · Based on current listings. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

Carat LondonDiamond Exchange Canada
Founded20032002
HeadquartersLondon, United KingdomToronto, ON, Canada
Current listings18,721452,046
Origin mixLab onlyLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedGCAL · GIA · HRD · IGIAGS · CGL · EGL · GCAL · GIA · HRD · IGI
Ships toUK · InternationalCanada
Return window28 days14 days
Terms checkedNot yet verifiedNot yet verified

Listing counts, origin mix and accepted labs reflect current listings. Founded, headquarters and shipping come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer in the table. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

What each store stocks

Inventory composition observed across each store's current listings.

Carat London

Origin mix

Lab-grown 100%Natural 0%

Most common shapes

Round 28%·Pear 19%·Cushion 13%·Marquise 12%

Diamond Exchange Canada

Origin mix

Lab-grown 79%Natural 21%

Most common shapes

Round 36%·Oval 17%·Pear 10%·Marquise 8%

Stones stocked by both

No overlap right now

These stores do not currently share any of the same physical diamonds. Their inventories are mostly distinct.

Pick by what you are looking for

  • Need shipping to Australia? Only Carat London ships there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need HRD grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Carat London stocks more natural. Diamond Exchange Canada stocks more lab-grown.

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Questions we get

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from either store?

No. We earn zero affiliate revenue from any retailer in our index.

Why do you not show price comparisons on this page?

Pricing varies per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond above and you'll see both retailers' prices on the exact same physical stone, which is the real comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Listings refresh as we re-read each retailer, most of them every day. Static facts refresh monthly.

How do I find a specific stone at both stores?

Use the GIA or IGI certificate number in our search.