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Yadav Diamonds vs Zales

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

Data current as of September 14, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

Yadav DiamondsZales
Founded19831924
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA, United StatesCoppell, TX, United States
Live listings77,951187,235
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedGCAL · GIA · IGI · gia · igiAGS · DF · GCAL · GIA · IGI · UNKNOWN
Ships toUS · InternationalUS
Return window30 days30 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.

Yadav Diamonds

Origin mix

Lab-grown 60%Natural 40%

Most common shapes

Round 28%·Oval 17%·Pear 14%·Emerald 11%

Zales

Origin mix

Lab-grown 37%Natural 63%

Most common shapes

Round 32%·Oval 14%·Emerald 11%·Pear 10%

Stones stocked by both

We track 22,437 diamonds currently listed at both stores.

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 United States? Both stores ship there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Yadav Diamonds stocks more natural. Zales stocks more natural.

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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?

Live listings refresh daily. Static facts refresh monthly.

How do I find a specific stone at both stores?

Use the GIA or IGI certificate number in our search.

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