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Where to buy a 1.5ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 101,305 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

101,305

Retailers carrying

61

Median active price

$435

Grade combinations

33

Certificate mix:IGI 93,487 · GIA 4,651 · GCAL 374 · HRD 9

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $198Median $435Upper 10% $1,740

Middle half sell between $337 to $786

Certificated stones with a live price only, 20,620 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

258%

Typical difference

$1,056

Stones compared

12,635

Across 12,635 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 258% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,056. 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. 3Adiamor7,522 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
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  1. 21RockHer1,248 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

14 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 11 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS216,715 · 54rD VS114,694 · 50rE VVS211,739 · 47rE VS110,380 · 50rD VVS18,670 · 48rD IF4,184 · 46rF VS14,163 · 48rE VVS14,004 · 46rD VS23,849 · 43rF VVS23,574 · 46rE VS23,425 · 39rG VS13,410 · 45rG VVS22,160 · 40rF VS21,905 · 41rD FL1,852 · 30rG VS21,468 · 41rE IF1,158 · 40rF VVS1950 · 42rH VS1938 · 35rH VVS2455 · 27rH VS2302 · 30rG VVS1278 · 33rE FL269 · 24rF IF201 · 34rI VS1129 · 25rI VS2107 · 15rH VVS188 · 20rG IF76 · 27rI VVS266 · 17rF FL47 · 17rH IF27 · 19rI VVS111 · 6rI IF10 · 4r

Stones at this spec now

Live 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 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 12,635 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 258%, about $1,056.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 33 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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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.

Where to Buy 1.5ct Lab Grown Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter