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DreamStone vs Michael Trio

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

Data current as of July 30, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

DreamStoneMichael Trio
Founded19982013
HeadquartersNew York, NY, United StatesSingapore
Live listings177,209423,024
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedEGL · GIA · HRD · IGI · NULL · UncertifiedGIA · IGI
Ships toUnited States · InternationalSingapore · International
Return window30 days14 days

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.

DreamStone

Origin mix

Lab-grown 1%Natural 99%

Most common shapes

Round 51%·Oval 12%·Pear 8%·Emerald 8%

Michael Trio

Origin mix

Lab-grown 26%Natural 74%

Most common shapes

Round 46%·Pear 11%·Oval 11%·Emerald 8%

Stones stocked by both

We track 32,080 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 Hong Kong? Neither store ships there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need HRD grading? Only DreamStone carries it.
  • Michael Trio stocks more lab-grown. DreamStone 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?

Use the GIA or IGI certificate number in our search.