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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 72 of them, across 34,263 current listings.

Updated November 7, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

34,263

Retailers carrying

72

Median confirmed price

€310

Grade combinations

37

Certificate mix:IGI 31,100 · GIA 1,339 · GCAL 333 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €190 and €690 (as of November 7, 2026).

Lower 10% €172Median €310Upper 10% €1,238

Middle half listed between €190 to €690

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,096 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 7, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 21% 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 Jewellers2,088 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle2,041 in stock
    United States·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    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. 4Aurelinne1,847 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 6Rare Carat1,815 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 10Adiamor1,318 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
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  1. 13B2C Jewels1,227 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 18Cape Diamonds913 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  3. 19

    Steven Stone

    747 in stock
    UK·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 24Yorxs496 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  5. 28

    SJ Gems

    332 in stock
    ZA·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 29

    Luvansh

    328 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 31

    USA Jewels

    275 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 32Blue Nile254 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  9. 34RockHer225 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 37Jared200 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  11. 39Zales185 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  12. 40Allurez173 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  13. 41

    Reeds

    167 in stock
    US·GCAL, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  14. 44

    Liori Diamonds

    108 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  15. 45

    Keyzar

    101 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  16. 47GemsNY92 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  17. 51VRAI59 in stock
    United States·Founded 2014·IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit VRAI
  18. 56

    deBebians

    26 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  19. 57

    Washington Diamond

    23 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
  20. 6125karats12 in stock
    United States·Founded 2008·IGI·60-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit 25karats
  21. 63

    GemTrove

    6 in stock
    AU·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  22. 65

    Robbins Brothers

    4 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  23. 69

    Lauren B

    2 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  24. 72

    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.

32 of the 57 retailers with shipping details ship to Ireland. 25 do not. 15 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 VS15,329 · 54rD VVS25,051 · 54rD VVS13,823 · 52rE VS13,410 · 52rE VVS22,979 · 54rF VS11,958 · 56rG VS11,437 · 50rF VVS21,176 · 51rD IF1,040 · 49rE VVS11,029 · 52rD VS2948 · 47rE VS2835 · 46rD FL781 · 39rG VVS2688 · 44rH VS1617 · 36rF VS2562 · 41rH VVS2387 · 34rG VS2283 · 34rF VVS1282 · 41rE SI1263 · 35rH VS2244 · 30rE FL195 · 29rI VS1138 · 26rG SI1122 · 25rF SI1112 · 27rE IF101 · 30rG VVS170 · 26rD SI166 · 26rF IF52 · 24rI VVS252 · 17rH VVS142 · 19rG IF40 · 25rH SI139 · 19rI VS237 · 19rD SI220 · 13rJ VS118 · 13rG 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 7, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 21% 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.