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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 137,785 current listings.

Updated November 2, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

137,785

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

$281

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 132,647 · GIA 1,485 · GCAL 848 · HRD 25

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $202 and $435 (as of November 2, 2026).

Lower 10% $187Median $281Upper 10% $760

Middle half listed between $202 to $435

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 17,149 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

344%

Typical difference

$890

Stones compared

13,914

Across 13,914 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 344% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $890. That gap is what comparing before you buy avoids.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  4. 4B2C Jewels7,896 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  5. 5Adiamor7,649 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  8. 8Rare Carat6,776 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  10. 10Yorxs5,582 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
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  2. 12Moon Ocean4,933 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  3. 13Cape Diamonds4,909 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded and shipping details come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer above. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

19 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

D VVS231,376 · 57rD VS121,782 · 55rE VS117,636 · 54rD VVS117,125 · 54rE VVS215,064 · 55rE VVS16,000 · 52rD VS24,997 · 50rE VS24,469 · 49rF VS13,987 · 51rF VVS23,549 · 53rD IF2,795 · 49rD FL1,890 · 37rF VS21,397 · 42rG VS11,119 · 42rE IF1,107 · 42rG VVS2903 · 48rF VVS1833 · 51rE FL409 · 27rG VS2397 · 34rH VS1269 · 34rH VVS2174 · 32rG VVS1116 · 30rF IF110 · 35rH VS2110 · 24rI VS141 · 19rF FL32 · 20rI VS229 · 14rH VVS126 · 14rI VVS222 · 14rG FL13 · 13r

Stones at this spec now

Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.

What this spec means

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 13,914 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 344%, about $890.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 color and clarity combinations above has its own page listing the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from these retailers?

No. We earn zero affiliate revenue from any retailer in our index.

How fresh is this data?

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

How is the retailer ranking calculated?

Strictly by active inventory count for this exact spec. The retailer carrying the most stones at the spec ranks first. There is no editorial input, weighting or affiliate consideration.

Why do you not show per-retailer prices on this page?

Prices vary per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond and you will see every retailer's price on the exact same physical stone, which is the meaningful comparison.