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Diamonds Direct vs Taylor and Hart

Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.

Data current as of September 14, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

Diamonds DirectTaylor and Hart
Founded19952013
HeadquartersCharlotte, NC, United StatesLondon, United Kingdom
Live listings126,8221,572,884
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedGIA · HRD · IGIEGL · GCAL · GIA · HRD · IGI · WISE · gia · igi
Ships toUSUK · US · International
Return window10 days90 days

Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

What each store stocks

Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.

Diamonds Direct

Origin mix

Lab-grown 3%Natural 97%

Most common shapes

Round 39%·Oval 12%·Pear 10%·Emerald 10%

Taylor and Hart

Origin mix

Lab-grown 87%Natural 13%

Most common shapes

Round 39%·Oval 15%·Pear 11%·Cushion 7%

Stones stocked by both

No live overlap right now

These stores do not currently share any of the same physical diamonds. Their inventories are mostly distinct.

Pick by what you are looking for

  • Need shipping to India? Neither store ships there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need HRD grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Taylor and Hart stocks more lab-grown. Diamonds Direct stocks more lab-grown.

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Questions we get

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from either store?

No. We earn zero affiliate revenue from any retailer in our index.

Why do you not show price comparisons on this page?

Pricing varies per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond above and you'll see both retailers' prices on the exact same physical stone, which is the real comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Live listings refresh daily. Static facts refresh monthly.

How do I find a specific stone at both stores?

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