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Diamonds Direct vs Frank Darling
Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.
Data current as of July 30, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.
At a glance
| Diamonds Direct | Frank Darling | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, NC, United States | Brooklyn, NY |
| Live listings | 6,699 | 308,041 |
| Origin mix | Lab + Natural | Lab + Natural |
| Cert labs accepted | GIA · IGI | 62.80 · AGS · EGL · EGL USA · EGLUSA · FAITH · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · Matching Pair · NCERT · NON · NONE · NULL · Uncertified · gia · igi |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Return window | 10 days | 30 days |
Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.
What each store stocks
Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.
Diamonds Direct
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Frank Darling
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Stones stocked by both
We track 1,562 diamonds currently listed at both stores.
Each matched stone has its own page where both retailers' prices appear next to the same physical diamond. That is where price comparison happens, on the stone, not on this page.
Pick by what you are looking for
- Need shipping to Australia? Neither store ships there.
- Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
- Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
- Need HRD grading? Only Frank Darling carries it.
- Frank Darling stocks more lab-grown. Diamonds Direct stocks more lab-grown.
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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?
Live listings refresh daily. Static facts refresh monthly.
How do I find a specific stone at both stores?
Use the GIA or IGI certificate number in our search.