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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 957,585 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

957,585

Retailers carrying

68

Median confirmed price

CA$358

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:IGI 918,797 · GIA 6,105 · GCAL 4,622 · HRD 230 · AGS 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$256 and CA$532 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$230Median CA$358Upper 10% CA$869

Middle half listed between CA$256 to CA$532

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 81,545 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

304%

Typical difference

CA$1,075

Stones compared

62,474

Across 62,474 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 304% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,075. 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. 1Aurelinne63,041 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    56,210 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 6NZ Jewellers50,154 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
  9. 9B2C Jewels41,433 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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  4. 14Yorxs30,589 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  5. 15Cape Diamonds30,456 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
  6. 16Adiamor27,333 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  10. 20Rare Carat19,338 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

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 VVS2283,257 · 60rD VS1148,599 · 62rD VVS1131,693 · 58rE VVS279,554 · 58rE VS156,351 · 54rE VVS142,651 · 56rD VS233,955 · 51rD IF28,055 · 53rF VVS227,222 · 50rE VS227,019 · 49rD FL23,594 · 42rF VS121,503 · 48rF VVS110,062 · 46rE IF8,813 · 47rG VVS27,495 · 47rG VS17,467 · 40rF VS25,934 · 44rE FL2,503 · 34rG VVS12,139 · 40rG VS22,131 · 38rF IF2,046 · 40rH VVS21,795 · 34rH VS11,766 · 37rG IF495 · 26rI VS1368 · 27rH VVS1274 · 25rH VS2230 · 26rI VVS2213 · 22rF FL208 · 26rI VS2108 · 21rH IF55 · 25rI VVS114 · 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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • 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 62,474 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 304%, about CA$1,075.

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.