Carat Hunter · Diamond retailer comparisons

Allurez vs Rare Carat

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

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

At a glance

AllurezRare Carat
Founded20102016
HeadquartersNew York, NYNew York, NY
Current listings636,0532,151,721
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedCGL · DF · DFC · EGL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · SHANEAGS · DF · EGL · EGL USA · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · OTHER · R&F · SGS · SHANE · UNKNOWN · WISE
Ships toUnited States · WorldwideUS · Worldwide
Return window30 days30 days
Terms checkedNot yet verifiedOctober 19, 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.

Allurez

Origin mix

Lab-grown 16%Natural 84%

Most common shapes

Round 61%·Oval 9%·Pear 7%·Emerald 6%

Rare Carat

Origin mix

Lab-grown 58%Natural 42%

Most common shapes

Round 35%·Oval 16%·Pear 11%·Emerald 10%

Stones stocked by both

No 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 United States? Both stores ship there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need HRD grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Rare Carat stocks more lab-grown. Allurez 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?

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