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Where to buy a 1.5ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 164,788 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

164,788

Retailers carrying

63

Median confirmed price

CA$468

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:IGI 149,513 · GIA 8,192 · GCAL 651 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$346 and CA$788 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$306Median CA$468Upper 10% CA$2,005

Middle half listed between CA$346 to CA$788

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 12,911 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

419%

Typical difference

CA$1,649

Stones compared

10,439

Across 10,439 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 419% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,649. 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.

  2. 2NZ Jewellers9,537 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
  4. 4Aurelinne9,020 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    8,321 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 9Rare Carat6,867 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
  10. 10B2C Jewels6,725 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
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Adiamor6,534 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  8. 18Cape Diamonds4,185 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
  10. 20Yorxs3,534 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 VVS229,028 · 60rD VS124,906 · 58rE VVS218,471 · 57rE VS117,853 · 53rD VVS112,529 · 55rF VS17,022 · 53rD IF6,403 · 51rE VVS16,388 · 53rD VS26,241 · 48rF VVS25,642 · 53rG VS15,498 · 47rE VS25,475 · 49rG VVS23,357 · 45rD FL3,150 · 39rF VS23,046 · 48rG VS22,414 · 45rE IF1,826 · 46rF VVS11,343 · 46rH VS11,274 · 39rH VVS2683 · 34rE FL651 · 36rH VS2403 · 33rG VVS1376 · 41rF IF297 · 34rH VVS1122 · 26rI VS1104 · 29rG IF98 · 32rI VVS274 · 19rF FL67 · 27rH IF27 · 25rI VS214 · 9r

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 10,439 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 419%, about CA$1,649.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.