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Aida Diamonds vs The Diamond Guys

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

Data current as of October 29, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

Aida DiamondsThe Diamond Guys
FoundedNot provided2005
HeadquartersSydney, AustraliaScottsdale, AZ, United States
Current listings580,946204,256
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedGIA · IGIDF · EGL · GCAL · GIA · HRD · IGI · IGI BE · R&F
Ships toAustraliaUS
Return windowNot provided15 days
Terms checkedNot yet verifiedJune 15, 2026

Current listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters and shipping come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer in the table. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

What each store stocks

Inventory composition observed across each store's current listings.

Aida Diamonds

Origin mix

Lab-grown 100%Natural 0%

Most common shapes

Round 37%·Oval 13%·Emerald 9%·Cushion 9%

The Diamond Guys

Origin mix

Lab-grown 62%Natural 38%

Most common shapes

Round 36%·Oval 19%·Emerald 9%·Pear 8%

Stones stocked by both

We track 19,721 diamonds currently listed at both stores.

Most common overlap: Round, 2ct, lab-grown, E VVS2

Explore Round 2ct E VVS2 cohort

Each matched stone has its own page where both retailers' prices appear next to the same physical diamond. That is where price comparison happens, on the stone, not on this page.

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? Only The Diamond Guys carries it.
  • Aida Diamonds stocks more lab-grown. The Diamond Guys 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?

Listings refresh as we re-read each retailer, most of them every day. Static facts refresh monthly.

How do I find a specific stone at both stores?

Use the GIA or IGI certificate number in our search.