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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 59 of them, across 17,071 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

17,071

Retailers carrying

59

Median active price

CA$647

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 14,994 · GIA 1,021 · GCAL 204 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$314Median CA$647Upper 10% CA$2,225

Middle half sell between CA$467 to CA$1,405

Certificated stones with a live price only, 4,230 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

189%

Typical difference

CA$1,014

Stones compared

2,328

Across 2,328 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 189% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,014. 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.

Show 15 more retailers

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

3 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 22 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS12,754 · 43rD VVS22,540 · 52rE VS11,854 · 42rE VVS21,257 · 43rD VVS11,213 · 42rF VS11,094 · 41rG VS1944 · 40rF VVS2644 · 38rD IF589 · 40rE VS2530 · 34rD VS2523 · 35rE VVS1492 · 42rH VS1399 · 31rG VVS2355 · 32rF VS2337 · 30rD FL298 · 25rH VVS2229 · 27rG VS2222 · 24rH VS2177 · 22rF VVS1132 · 29rE IF100 · 33rI VS183 · 18rE FL65 · 14rG VVS164 · 19rH VVS139 · 15rF IF39 · 17rI VS239 · 14rI VVS226 · 11rG IF18 · 15r

Stones at this spec now

Live 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 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 2,328 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 189%, about CA$1,014.

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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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.

Where to Buy 1.25ct Lab Grown Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter