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Diamond Exchange Canada vs Rare Carat
Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.
Data current as of June 19, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.
At a glance
| Diamond Exchange Canada | Rare Carat | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON, Canada | New York, NY |
| Live listings | 411,571 | 1,153,234 |
| Origin mix | Lab + Natural | Lab + Natural |
| Cert labs accepted | AGS · CGL · EGL · EGL ISRAEL · EGL Israel · EGL USA · EGLUSA · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · IGI be · NON · NON CERT · NONE · NULL · None · Uncertified · gia · igi | DF · EGL · GCAL · GIA · HRD · IGI · NONE · NULL · None · OTHER · WISE |
| Ships to | Canada | US · Worldwide |
| Return window | 14 days | Not provided |
Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.
What each store stocks
Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.
Diamond Exchange Canada
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Rare Carat
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Stones stocked by both
We track 20,187 diamonds currently listed at both stores.
Each matched stone has its own page where both retailers' prices appear next to the same physical diamond. That is where price comparison happens, on the stone, not on this page.
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.
- Diamond Exchange Canada stocks more natural. Rare Carat stocks more lab-grown.
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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?
Use the GIA or IGI certificate number in our search.