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Where to buy a 1.5ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 163,294 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

163,294

Retailers carrying

63

Median confirmed price

$335

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:IGI 148,205 · GIA 8,135 · GCAL 643 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $249 and $576 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% $218Median $335Upper 10% $1,490

Middle half listed between $249 to $576

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 12,790 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

423%

Typical difference

$1,184

Stones compared

10,288

Across 10,288 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 423% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,184. 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. 1NZ Jewellers9,537 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
  4. 4Aurelinne8,677 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    8,536 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 8Rare Carat6,860 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. 10B2C Jewels6,609 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. 11Adiamor6,445 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  4. 14Brilliance5,355 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  8. 18Cape Diamonds4,185 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. 20Yorxs3,595 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 VVS228,705 · 60rD VS124,615 · 58rE VVS218,209 · 57rE VS117,651 · 53rD VVS112,474 · 55rF VS16,983 · 53rD IF6,406 · 51rE VVS16,380 · 53rD VS26,197 · 48rF VVS25,588 · 53rG VS15,491 · 47rE VS25,395 · 49rG VVS23,338 · 45rD FL3,112 · 39rF VS23,021 · 48rG VS22,410 · 45rE IF1,820 · 46rF VVS11,315 · 46rH VS11,267 · 39rH VVS2681 · 34rE FL651 · 36rH VS2395 · 33rG VVS1378 · 41rF IF295 · 34rH VVS1121 · 26rI VS1107 · 29rG IF98 · 32rI VVS275 · 19rF FL68 · 27rH IF27 · 25rI VS215 · 9r

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 10,288 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 423%, about $1,184.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.