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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 112,977 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

112,977

Retailers carrying

62

Median active price

NZ$581

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:IGI 104,553 · GIA 3,329 · GCAL 1,138 · HRD 33

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$275Median NZ$581Upper 10% NZ$1,752

Middle half sell between NZ$447 to NZ$964

Certificated stones with a live price only, 26,989 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

185%

Typical difference

NZ$1,010

Stones compared

15,946

Across 15,946 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 185% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$1,010. 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

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

1 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 24 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS220,319 · 57rD VS114,818 · 47rD VVS110,266 · 47rE VS19,839 · 49rE VVS28,788 · 49rD VS25,798 · 41rD IF5,335 · 42rF VS15,000 · 44rE VS24,826 · 38rG VS14,186 · 42rE VVS13,522 · 45rF VVS23,301 · 46rD FL2,632 · 31rG VVS22,574 · 44rF VS22,129 · 43rG VS21,885 · 39rE IF1,838 · 42rH VS11,766 · 32rH VVS21,208 · 37rF VVS1898 · 41rE FL368 · 25rH VS2343 · 28rF IF251 · 36rG VVS1227 · 29rI VS1204 · 20rI VVS2193 · 26rH VVS1155 · 27rI VS2117 · 20rG IF55 · 25rF FL46 · 17rH IF40 · 5rI VVS139 · 12r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 15,946 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 185%, about NZ$1,010.

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?

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.

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