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Brilliance vs Brilliant Earth

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

Data current as of June 4, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

BrillianceBrilliant Earth
Founded20022006
HeadquartersUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA
Live listings719,025512,192
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedAGS · EGL · GIA · HRD · IGI · NONE · OTHER · igiDF · DFC · EGL · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · SHANE · VERALUME · gia · igi
Ships toUS · WorldwideUS · CA · UK · AU
Return window30 days30 days

Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified March 7, 2026.

What each store stocks

Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.

Brilliance

Origin mix

Lab-grown 59%Natural 41%

Most common shapes

Round 42%·Oval 16%·Pear 9%·Cushion 7%

Brilliant Earth

Origin mix

Lab-grown 77%Natural 23%

Most common shapes

Round 31%·Oval 15%·Pear 11%·Emerald 10%

Stones stocked by both

No live 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 Canada? Only Brilliant Earth ships there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need HRD grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Brilliance stocks more lab-grown. Brilliant Earth 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?

Live listings refresh daily. Static facts refresh monthly.

How do I find a specific stone at both stores?

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