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Baunat/BNT Diamonds vs Rare Carat

Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.

Data current as of June 3, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

Baunat/BNT DiamondsRare Carat
Founded20082016
HeadquartersAntwerp, BelgiumNew York, NY
Live listings40,6621,047,238
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedCGL · EDGL · GIA · HRD · IGI · UNKNOWNDF · EGL · GCAL · GIA · HRD · IGI · NONE · NULL · OTHER · WISE
Ships toWorldwideUS · Worldwide
Return window30 daysNot provided

Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified March 7, 2026.

What each store stocks

Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.

Baunat/BNT Diamonds

Origin mix

Lab-grown 0%Natural 100%

Most common shapes

Round 36%·Cushion 12%·Oval 11%·Emerald 11%

Rare Carat

Origin mix

Lab-grown 64%Natural 36%

Most common shapes

Round 36%·Oval 16%·Pear 11%·Emerald 9%

Stones stocked by both

No live overlap right now

These stores do not currently share any of the same physical diamonds. Their inventories are mostly distinct.

Pick by what you are looking for

  • Need shipping to European Union? Neither store ships there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need HRD grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Rare Carat stocks more lab-grown. Baunat/BNT Diamonds stocks more lab-grown.

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Questions we get

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from either store?

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Why do you not show price comparisons on this page?

Pricing varies per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond above and you'll see both retailers' prices on the exact same physical stone, which is the real comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Live listings refresh daily. Static facts refresh monthly.

How do I find a specific stone at both stores?

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