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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 33,399 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

33,399

Retailers carrying

62

Median confirmed price

HK$2,754

Grade combinations

37

Certificate mix:IGI 30,341 · GIA 1,295 · GCAL 311 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$1,702 and HK$6,119 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% HK$1,514Median HK$2,754Upper 10% HK$10,929

Middle half listed between HK$1,702 to HK$6,119

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,067 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers2,110 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle2,079 in stock
    United States·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  3. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    1,871 in stock
    US·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 4Rare Carat1,815 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  7. 7Aurelinne1,708 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  10. 10Adiamor1,291 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
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  1. 11B2C Jewels1,271 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  7. 17Cape Diamonds822 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  12. 22Yorxs565 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  19. 29Blue Nile251 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  20. 30RockHer225 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  23. 33Jared200 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  25. 35Zales185 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  26. 36Allurez173 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·IGI·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  30. 40GemsNY89 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  34. 44VRAI59 in stock
    United States·Founded 2014·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit VRAI
  42. 5225karats12 in stock
    United States·Founded 2008·IGI·60-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit 25karats
  44. 54

    GemTrove

    6 in stock
    AU·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  49. 59

    Lauren B

    2 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  52. 62

    Whiteflash

    1 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

30 of the 57 retailers with shipping details ship to Hong Kong. 27 do not. 5 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

D VS15,144 · 48rD VVS24,915 · 50rD VVS13,696 · 48rE VS13,293 · 49rE VVS22,917 · 50rF VS11,933 · 51rG VS11,432 · 47rF VVS21,142 · 47rD IF1,027 · 47rE VVS11,002 · 48rD VS2922 · 42rE VS2807 · 42rD FL755 · 37rG VVS2679 · 41rH VS1617 · 35rF VS2555 · 39rH VVS2384 · 33rG VS2285 · 32rF VVS1279 · 39rE SI1251 · 32rH VS2243 · 29rE FL184 · 27rI VS1137 · 25rG SI1119 · 25rF SI1111 · 26rE IF101 · 30rG VVS170 · 26rD SI165 · 25rF IF52 · 24rI VVS252 · 17rH VVS142 · 19rG IF39 · 24rH SI139 · 19rI VS236 · 18rD SI220 · 13rJ VS117 · 12rG SI211 · 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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 37 colour 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.