Carat Hunter · Diamond retailer comparisons
ADC Online vs Blue Nile
Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.
Data current as of July 31, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.
At a glance
| ADC Online | Blue Nile | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, VIC | Seattle, WA |
| Live listings | 126,162 | 90,319 |
| Origin mix | Lab + Natural | Lab + Natural |
| Cert labs accepted | DBGIS · DF · DFC · EGL · FAITH · FM · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · NONE · SGS · SHANE | EGL · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · NULL |
| Ships to | Australia | US · CA · UK · AU |
| Return window | Not provided | 30 days |
Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified March 7, 2026.
What each store stocks
Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.
ADC Online
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Blue Nile
Origin mix
Most common shapes
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 Singapore? 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.
- ADC Online stocks more lab-grown. Blue Nile stocks more natural.
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How fresh is this data?
Live listings refresh daily. Static facts refresh monthly.
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