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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 28,183 current listings.

Updated October 28, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

28,183

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

$403

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 25,359 · GIA 1,260 · GCAL 314 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $228 and $861 (as of October 28, 2026).

Lower 10% $189Median $403Upper 10% $1,430

Middle half listed between $228 to $861

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,907 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

407%

Typical difference

$1,089

Stones compared

1,994

Across 1,994 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 407% 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.

  2. 2Rare Carat1,692 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
  4. 4NZ Jewellers1,449 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
  5. 5Aurelinne1,445 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  7. 7

    The Perfect Carat

    1,393 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 9B2C Jewels1,164 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
  10. 10Adiamor1,094 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
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  8. 18Cape Diamonds736 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
  10. 20Yorxs550 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 VS13,731 · 49rD VVS23,652 · 53rD VVS13,448 · 48rE VS12,864 · 49rE VVS22,539 · 51rF VS11,817 · 48rG VS11,411 · 46rF VVS21,114 · 46rE VVS1971 · 49rD IF911 · 45rD VS2835 · 44rE VS2689 · 43rG VVS2625 · 39rH VS1619 · 35rD FL606 · 35rF VS2529 · 39rH VVS2367 · 33rG VS2289 · 32rH VS2245 · 28rF VVS1224 · 39rE FL162 · 26rI VS1136 · 25rE IF102 · 31rG VVS170 · 26rI VVS249 · 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 1,994 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 407%, 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.