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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 166,063 current listings.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

166,063

Retailers carrying

63

Median confirmed price

CA$471

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:IGI 150,683 · GIA 8,222 · GCAL 646 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$346 and CA$791 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$305Median CA$471Upper 10% CA$2,024

Middle half listed between CA$346 to CA$791

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 12,811 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

422%

Typical difference

CA$1,684

Stones compared

10,372

Across 10,372 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 422% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,684. 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 Jewellers9,888 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. 4Aurelinne8,945 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    8,718 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 9Rare Carat6,970 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 Jewels6,790 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. 11Adiamor6,424 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 19Cape Diamonds4,015 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. 20Yorxs3,524 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 VVS229,298 · 60rD VS125,126 · 58rE VVS218,559 · 57rE VS118,012 · 53rD VVS112,557 · 55rF VS17,082 · 53rE VVS16,434 · 54rD IF6,410 · 51rD VS26,255 · 48rF VVS25,741 · 54rE VS25,589 · 49rG VS15,510 · 48rG VVS23,375 · 45rD FL3,175 · 39rF VS23,073 · 48rG VS22,420 · 45rE IF1,836 · 46rF VVS11,406 · 46rH VS11,279 · 39rH VVS2694 · 35rE FL645 · 35rH VS2400 · 34rG VVS1374 · 41rF IF298 · 34rH VVS1122 · 26rI VS1106 · 29rG IF99 · 32rI VVS272 · 19rF FL67 · 27rH IF27 · 25rI VS216 · 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

  • 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 10,372 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 422%, about CA$1,684.

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.