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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown emerald diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 177,556 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
177,556
Retailers carrying
64
Median confirmed price
₹27,438
Grade combinations
32
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between ₹19,054 and ₹46,682 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between ₹19,054 to ₹46,682
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 18,739 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
402%
Typical difference
₹87,476
Stones compared
13,896
Across 13,896 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 402% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of ₹87,476. 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 Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
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The Perfect Carat
8,998 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2014·60-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- Hong Kong·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
- United States·Founded 1915·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Helzberg Diamonds
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 India. 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.
- 1.04ct D VVS2from $246 across 8 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1.02ct D VVS2from $242 across 8 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1ct D VS1from $229 across 8 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1ct D VS1from $272 across 19 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1.01ct E VS1from $249 across 5 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 1.04ct E VS1from $217 across 8 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
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?
Across 13,896 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 402%, about ₹87,476.
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.