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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown round diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 957,585 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
957,585
Retailers carrying
68
Median confirmed price
HK$2,001
Grade combinations
32
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$1,428 and HK$2,973 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between HK$1,428 to HK$2,973
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 81,545 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
304%
Typical difference
HK$6,003
Stones compared
62,474
Across 62,474 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 304% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$6,003. 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.
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
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The Perfect Carat
56,210 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
Show 15 more retailers
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
Stock counts are updated daily. 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.
14 of the 25 retailers ship to Hong Kong. 11 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 0.99ct D VVS2from $168 across 7 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 0.99ct D VVS2from $157 across 22 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
- 1.03ct D VS1from $181 across 19 retailersAs of October 29, 2026
- 1ct D VS1from $158 across 6 retailersAs of October 29, 2026
- 0.99ct D VVS1from $162 across 11 retailersAs of October 29, 2026
- 1.03ct D VVS1from $166 across 12 retailersAs of October 29, 2026
What this spec means
- Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
- 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?
Across 62,474 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 304%, about HK$6,003.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 32 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.