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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 55 of them, across 42,021 current listings.

Updated October 30, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

42,021

Retailers carrying

55

Median confirmed price

CA$508

Grade combinations

26

Certificate mix:IGI 39,674 · GIA 736 · GCAL 114 · HRD 38

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$289 and CA$838 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$250Median CA$508Upper 10% CA$1,051

Middle half listed between CA$289 to CA$838

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 5,211 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

407%

Typical difference

CA$1,267

Stones compared

3,203

Across 3,203 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 407% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,267. That gap is what comparing before you buy avoids.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

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

  1. 1Rare Carat2,715 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  2. 7Adiamor1,795 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  3. 8B2C Jewels1,772 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  4. 9NZ Jewellers1,756 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 12

    The Perfect Carat

    1,533 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  2. 13Aurelinne1,525 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  3. 19Yorxs1,117 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  4. 20Cape Diamonds1,100 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds

Stock counts are updated daily. 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.

17 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS210,106 · 50rD VVS16,436 · 46rD VS15,671 · 46rE VS14,296 · 45rE VVS23,199 · 47rD VS22,562 · 37rE VVS11,727 · 46rD IF1,444 · 40rD FL1,378 · 30rE VS21,053 · 36rF VS11,016 · 38rF VVS2983 · 43rE IF467 · 34rE FL329 · 27rF VS2300 · 29rF VVS1223 · 35rG VS1210 · 33rG VVS2172 · 32rG VS2106 · 28rF IF76 · 31rH VS164 · 20rH VVS243 · 24rF FL42 · 24rG VVS139 · 19rH VS237 · 8rH VVS122 · 11r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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?

Across 3,203 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 407%, about CA$1,267.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 26 color 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.