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Where to buy a 1.5ct lab-grown heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 52 of them, across 49,688 live listings.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

49,688

Retailers carrying

52

Median active price

£351

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 47,156 · GIA 1,345 · GCAL 21 · HRD 13

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £155Median £351Upper 10% £930

Middle half sell between £260 to £455

Certificated stones with a live price only, 9,936 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

206%

Typical difference

£626

Stones compared

7,264

Across 7,264 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 206% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £626. 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
  1. 24

    GemTrove

    334 in stock
    AU

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VVS29,376 · 40rD VVS29,255 · 47rE VS17,170 · 42rD VS16,401 · 45rD VVS13,818 · 35rF VVS22,474 · 40rF VS12,115 · 38rE VVS12,023 · 35rE VS21,533 · 30rD VS21,253 · 36rG VVS2715 · 32rF VS2687 · 34rD IF675 · 36rG VS1537 · 33rF VVS1465 · 31rE IF348 · 30rD FL197 · 20rH VS1114 · 22rG VS2109 · 26rG VVS180 · 18rF IF58 · 23rH VVS251 · 19rH VVS144 · 20rI VS244 · 13rI VS137 · 15rE FL36 · 13rH VS231 · 14rI VVS215 · 9rF FL13 · 10r

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

  • Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
  • 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 7,264 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 206%, about £626.

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.