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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 31,894 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

31,894

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

CA$507

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 28,960 · GIA 1,256 · GCAL 311 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$304 and CA$1,087 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$268Median CA$507Upper 10% CA$1,941

Middle half listed between CA$304 to CA$1,087

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,056 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

423%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

CA$1,433

Stones compared

2,219

Across 2,219 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 423% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,433. 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. 1NZ Jewellers1,904 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
  3. 3Rare Carat1,788 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
  6. 6Aurelinne1,676 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  7. 7

    The Perfect Carat

    1,600 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10B2C Jewels1,240 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
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  3. 13Adiamor1,178 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  12. 22Yorxs550 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS14,834 · 49rD VVS24,749 · 51rD VVS13,666 · 48rE VS13,200 · 49rE VVS22,843 · 50rF VS11,925 · 51rG VS11,429 · 47rF VVS21,137 · 47rD IF1,023 · 48rE VVS1980 · 49rD VS2908 · 43rE VS2764 · 42rD FL712 · 36rG VVS2674 · 41rH VS1618 · 35rF VS2537 · 39rH VVS2384 · 33rG VS2285 · 32rF VVS1275 · 39rH VS2243 · 29rE FL166 · 26rI VS1137 · 25rE IF101 · 30rG VVS170 · 26rI VVS252 · 17rF IF52 · 24rH VVS142 · 19rG IF39 · 24rI VS236 · 18r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 2,219 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 423%, about CA$1,433.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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.