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Calavera New York vs Diamonds Direct

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

Data current as of September 14, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

Calavera New YorkDiamonds Direct
FoundedNot provided1995
HeadquartersAustin, TX, USCharlotte, NC, United States
Live listings682,615127,017
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedAGS · CGL · EGL · EGL HK · EGL ISRAEL · EGL USA · EGLUSA · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · IGI be · NONE · NULL · None · OTHER · R&F · SGL · SGS · UNKNOWNGIA · HRD · IGI
Ships toUS · CA · EU · WorldwideUS
Return window30 days10 days

Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

What each store stocks

Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.

Calavera New York

Origin mix

Lab-grown 15%Natural 85%

Most common shapes

Round 64%·Oval 12%·Pear 9%·Emerald 6%

Diamonds Direct

Origin mix

Lab-grown 3%Natural 97%

Most common shapes

Round 39%·Oval 12%·Pear 10%·Emerald 10%

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 Hong Kong? 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.
  • Diamonds Direct stocks more natural. Calavera New York stocks more natural.

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Questions we get

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from either store?

No. We earn zero affiliate revenue from any retailer in our index.

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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