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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 177,556 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

177,556

Retailers carrying

64

Median confirmed price

CA$419

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:IGI 162,898 · GIA 5,355 · GCAL 1,896 · HRD 28

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$284 and CA$690 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$236Median CA$419Upper 10% CA$1,292

Middle half listed between CA$284 to CA$690

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 18,760 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

397%

Typical difference

CA$1,282

Stones compared

13,715

Across 13,715 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 397% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,282. 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.

  4. 4NZ Jewellers10,114 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
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    8,999 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 7Rare Carat8,910 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
  8. 8Aurelinne8,716 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  10. 10B2C Jewels7,475 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. 11Adiamor7,174 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  8. 18Cape Diamonds4,507 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
  11. 21Yorxs3,625 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.

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 VVS231,465 · 53rD VS124,146 · 56rE VS117,272 · 53rE VVS217,060 · 56rD VVS113,280 · 54rD VS29,102 · 45rE VS28,042 · 47rF VS18,021 · 51rD IF7,547 · 50rG VS15,793 · 45rF VVS25,219 · 54rE VVS15,046 · 51rD FL4,353 · 38rG VVS23,552 · 47rF VS23,365 · 48rE IF3,189 · 49rG VS22,720 · 43rH VS12,485 · 35rH VVS21,659 · 42rF VVS11,476 · 46rE FL761 · 33rH VS2438 · 34rF IF386 · 43rG VVS1295 · 40rI VS1258 · 25rI VVS2236 · 28rF FL111 · 25rH VVS193 · 31rI VS273 · 21rG IF65 · 29rI VVS125 · 15rG FL23 · 20r

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 13,715 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 397%, about CA$1,282.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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.

Where to Buy 1ct Lab Grown Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter