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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown cushion diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 136,045 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
136,045
Retailers carrying
61
Median confirmed price
£207
Grade combinations
30
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between £151 and £314 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between £151 to £314
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 16,901 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
355%
Typical difference
£667
Stones compared
13,712
Across 13,712 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 355% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £667. 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 2018·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
Show 15 more retailers
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United States·Founded 1915·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Helzberg Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Heaven
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2014·60-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
- United States·Founded 2017·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Frank Darling
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to IrelandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Grown Brilliance
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 Ireland. 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.
- 0.98ct D VVS2from $193 across 16 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 0.98ct D VVS2from $193 across 14 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 1.03ct D VS1from $189 across 12 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 0.99ct D VS1from $178 across 14 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 1.05ct E VS1from $183 across 12 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 1.04ct E VS1from $179 across 14 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
What this spec means
- Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
- 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 13,712 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 355%, about £667.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 30 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.