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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 30,902 current listings.

Updated November 3, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

30,902

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

$405

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 27,901 · GIA 1,262 · GCAL 331 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $224 and $786 (as of November 3, 2026).

Lower 10% $192Median $405Upper 10% $1,405

Middle half listed between $224 to $786

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,956 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

404%

Typical difference

$1,089

Stones compared

2,116

Across 2,116 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 404% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,089. 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.

  1. 1Rare Carat1,788 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
  3. 3NZ Jewellers1,703 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  6. 6Aurelinne1,498 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  7. 7

    The Perfect Carat

    1,472 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10B2C Jewels1,281 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
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Adiamor1,176 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  7. 17Cape Diamonds821 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
  12. 22Yorxs550 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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 VVS24,594 · 53rD VS14,203 · 49rD VVS13,695 · 48rE VS13,086 · 49rE VVS22,811 · 51rF VS11,933 · 51rG VS11,439 · 47rF VVS21,146 · 47rD IF1,014 · 48rE VVS11,000 · 49rD VS2892 · 44rE VS2734 · 42rD FL674 · 36rG VVS2659 · 41rH VS1613 · 35rF VS2535 · 39rH VVS2378 · 33rG VS2287 · 32rF VVS1266 · 39rH VS2245 · 29rE FL161 · 26rI VS1137 · 25rE IF101 · 30rG VVS170 · 26rI VVS251 · 17rF IF47 · 24rH VVS142 · 19rG IF40 · 24rI VS236 · 18r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 2,116 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 404%, about $1,089.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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.