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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 59 of them, across 17,260 live listings.

Updated September 15, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

17,260

Retailers carrying

59

Median active price

HK$3,788

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 15,174 · GIA 1,024 · GCAL 204 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Lower 10% HK$1,828Median HK$3,788Upper 10% HK$12,867

Middle half sell between HK$2,816 to HK$8,157

Certificated stones with a live price only, 4,236 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

172%

Typical difference

HK$5,849

Stones compared

2,362

Across 2,362 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 172% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$5,849. That gap is what comparing before you buy avoids.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

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

Show 15 more retailers

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS12,776 · 43rD VVS22,582 · 52rE VS11,881 · 42rE VVS21,271 · 43rD VVS11,242 · 42rF VS11,116 · 41rG VS1952 · 40rF VVS2657 · 38rD IF589 · 40rE VS2532 · 34rD VS2526 · 35rE VVS1494 · 42rH VS1401 · 31rG VVS2357 · 32rF VS2336 · 30rD FL298 · 25rH VVS2230 · 27rG VS2222 · 24rH VS2177 · 22rF VVS1134 · 29rE IF98 · 31rI VS183 · 18rE FL65 · 14rG VVS165 · 19rH VVS139 · 15rF IF39 · 17rI VS239 · 14rI VVS226 · 11rG IF18 · 15r

Stones at this spec now

Live 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 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 2,362 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 172%, about HK$5,849.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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.