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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 137,820 current listings.

Updated October 30, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

137,820

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

NZ$482

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 132,659 · GIA 1,495 · GCAL 845 · HRD 25

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$355 and NZ$731 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$332Median NZ$482Upper 10% NZ$1,279

Middle half listed between NZ$355 to NZ$731

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 17,094 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

357%

Typical difference

NZ$1,573

Stones compared

13,934

Across 13,934 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 357% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$1,573. 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.

  4. 4B2C Jewels7,670 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  5. 5Adiamor7,595 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 9Rare Carat6,607 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Cape Diamonds5,584 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  2. 12Yorxs5,498 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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.

13 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 12 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS231,461 · 57rD VS121,848 · 55rE VS117,757 · 54rD VVS116,936 · 54rE VVS215,127 · 55rE VVS15,947 · 52rD VS25,005 · 49rE VS24,489 · 49rF VS14,017 · 49rF VVS23,560 · 53rD IF2,769 · 49rD FL1,850 · 38rF VS21,403 · 42rE IF1,106 · 42rG VS11,103 · 41rG VVS2887 · 47rF VVS1811 · 51rE FL401 · 27rG VS2398 · 34rH VS1267 · 34rH VVS2167 · 31rG VVS1117 · 29rF IF110 · 35rH VS2108 · 22rI VS142 · 20rF FL33 · 21rI VS230 · 14rH VVS126 · 14rI VVS224 · 14rG FL13 · 13r

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

  • 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 13,934 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 357%, about NZ$1,573.

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.

Where to Buy 1ct Lab Grown Cushion Diamonds | Carat Hunter