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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 33,661 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

33,661

Retailers carrying

62

Median confirmed price

$352

Grade combinations

37

Certificate mix:IGI 30,588 · GIA 1,287 · GCAL 318 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $212 and $770 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% $191Median $352Upper 10% $1,390

Middle half listed between $212 to $770

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,102 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

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

  1. 1NZ Jewellers2,110 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle2,079 in stock
    United States·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  3. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    1,871 in stock
    US·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 4Aurelinne1,850 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·GCAL, GIA, GSI, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  6. 6Rare Carat1,815 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  10. 10Adiamor1,291 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
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  2. 12B2C Jewels1,239 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  7. 17Cape Diamonds824 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  12. 22Yorxs565 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  19. 29Blue Nile251 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  20. 30RockHer225 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  23. 33Jared200 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  25. 35Zales185 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  26. 36Allurez173 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  30. 40GemsNY91 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  33. 43Shane Co61 in stock
    United States·Founded 1971·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Shane Co
  34. 44VRAI59 in stock
    United States·Founded 2014·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit VRAI
  42. 5225karats12 in stock
    United States·Founded 2008·IGI·60-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit 25karats
  44. 54

    GemTrove

    6 in stock
    AU·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  49. 59

    Lauren B

    2 in stock
    US·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
  52. 62

    Whiteflash

    1 in stock
    US·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

50 of the 60 retailers with shipping details ship to United States. 10 do not. 2 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS15,234 · 48rD VVS24,983 · 50rD VVS13,695 · 48rE VS13,344 · 49rE VVS22,931 · 50rF VS11,937 · 51rG VS11,431 · 47rF VVS21,152 · 48rD IF1,028 · 47rE VVS11,003 · 48rD VS2922 · 42rE VS2817 · 42rD FL763 · 37rG VVS2680 · 41rH VS1615 · 35rF VS2558 · 39rH VVS2384 · 33rG VS2283 · 32rF VVS1279 · 39rE SI1251 · 32rH VS2242 · 29rE FL190 · 28rI VS1137 · 25rG SI1121 · 25rF SI1111 · 26rE IF101 · 30rG VVS170 · 26rD SI165 · 25rF IF52 · 24rI VVS252 · 17rH VVS142 · 19rG IF39 · 24rH SI139 · 19rI VS236 · 18rD SI220 · 13rJ VS117 · 12rG SI211 · 11r

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?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 37 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.