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Where to buy a 1.5ct lab-grown round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 72 of them, across 758,284 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

758,284

Retailers carrying

72

Median confirmed price

A$498

Grade combinations

55

Certificate mix:IGI 725,019 · GIA 5,298 · GCAL 4,631 · HRD 14 · AGS 3

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between A$354 and A$780 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% A$320Median A$498Upper 10% A$1,380

Middle half listed between A$354 to A$780

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 69,171 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1Carbon Sparkle44,969 in stock
    United States·GCAL, GIA, IGI, SGL·21-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  2. 3NZ Jewellers41,698 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GCAL, GIA, IGI, SGL·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  3. 4Aurelinne40,200 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·GCAL, GIA, IGI, SGL·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 7

    The Perfect Carat

    35,491 in stock
    US·GCAL, GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 9B2C Jewels28,831 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
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  1. 12Adiamor25,335 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  2. 15Rare Carat23,466 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  3. 16Yorxs21,840 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GCAL, GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  4. 20Cape Diamonds17,953 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GCAL, GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  5. 28RockHer7,897 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 30

    GemTrove

    7,337 in stock
    AU·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 35GemsNY4,559 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  8. 41Allurez1,341 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  9. 43Blue Nile973 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 44Jared780 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·AGS, GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  11. 46Zales592 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·AGS, GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  12. 4925karats217 in stock
    United States·Founded 2008·IGI·60-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit 25karats
  13. 50ZCOVA213 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·IGI·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  14. 52VRAI100 in stock
    United States·Founded 2014·IGI·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit VRAI
  15. 56

    Diamond Culture

    26 in stock
    HK·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  16. 61

    Whiteflash

    5 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  17. 62

    Diamovida

    4 in stock
    CA·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  18. 68

    Lauren B

    2 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  19. 70

    Good Old Gold

    1 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. Founded and shipping details come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer above. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

45 of the 65 retailers with shipping details ship to Australia. 20 do not. 7 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

D VVS2147,649 · 60rE VVS2103,653 · 58rD VS181,072 · 56rD VVS173,363 · 59rE VS166,166 · 57rF VVS236,688 · 61rE VVS136,442 · 57rF VS130,385 · 55rE VS223,006 · 49rD VS222,779 · 48rD IF19,615 · 56rF VVS118,874 · 52rD FL15,908 · 44rG VS112,738 · 49rG VVS211,389 · 49rF VS211,197 · 48rG VVS16,466 · 43rG VS25,018 · 41rE IF4,601 · 45rI VS13,770 · 35rH VS12,607 · 34rD SI12,561 · 36rH VVS22,469 · 36rE SI12,227 · 38rE FL1,922 · 38rI SI11,680 · 23rI VS21,673 · 28rI VVS21,310 · 26rJ VS11,296 · 27rF SI11,276 · 35rH VS21,125 · 34rF IF1,115 · 39rJ VS2811 · 22rG SI1696 · 33rI SI2608 · 21rH VVS1549 · 35rH SI1538 · 32rG IF467 · 34rJ VVS2443 · 21rJ SI1307 · 20rF FL248 · 30rJ SI2240 · 20rD SI2227 · 24rK SI1177 · 11rE SI2171 · 27rH SI2143 · 21rK VS2140 · 13rK VS1100 · 13rI VVS184 · 21rK SI284 · 11rG SI249 · 15rJ VVS149 · 18rF SI246 · 16rH IF30 · 16rK VVS224 · 13r

Stones at this spec now

Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.

What this spec means

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 55 colour and clarity combinations above has its own page listing the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from these retailers?

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

How fresh is this data?

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

How is the retailer ranking calculated?

Strictly by active inventory count for this exact spec. The retailer carrying the most stones at the spec ranks first. There is no editorial input, weighting or affiliate consideration.

Why do you not show per-retailer prices on this page?

Prices vary per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond and you will see every retailer's price on the exact same physical stone, which is the meaningful comparison.