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Brilliant Earth vs Kay Jewelers
Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.
Data current as of July 30, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.
At a glance
| Brilliant Earth | Kay Jewelers | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 1916 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | Akron, OH, United States |
| Live listings | 787,181 | 209,923 |
| Origin mix | Lab + Natural | Lab + Natural |
| Cert labs accepted | DF · DFC · EGL · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · None · SHANE · VERALUME · gia · igi | AGS · GCAL · GIA · IGI |
| Ships to | US · CA · UK · AU | United States |
| Return window | 30 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.
Brilliant Earth
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Kay Jewelers
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Stones stocked by both
We track 12,535 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 Canada? Only Brilliant Earth ships there.
- Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
- Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
- Need HRD grading? Only Brilliant Earth carries it.
- Brilliant Earth stocks more lab-grown. Kay Jewelers stocks more natural.
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Why do you not show price comparisons on this page?
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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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