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Blue Nile vs Brilliant Earth
Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.
Data current as of July 30, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.
At a glance
| Blue Nile | Brilliant Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, WA | San Francisco, CA |
| Live listings | 90,210 | 789,270 |
| Origin mix | Lab + Natural | Lab + Natural |
| Cert labs accepted | EGL · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · NULL | DF · DFC · EGL · GCAL · GIA · GSI · HRD · IGI · None · SHANE · VERALUME · gia · igi |
| Ships to | US · CA · UK · AU | US · CA · UK · AU |
| Return window | 30 days | 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 June 15, 2026.
What each store stocks
Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.
Blue Nile
Origin mix
Most common shapes
Brilliant Earth
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 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.
- Brilliant Earth stocks more lab-grown. Blue Nile stocks more lab-grown.
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