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Where to buy a 1ct lab-grown emerald diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 112,977 live listings.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
112,977
Retailers carrying
62
Median active price
$338
Grade combinations
32
What it actually costs
Middle half sell between $260 to $561
Certificated stones with a live price only, 26,989 of them. Each contributes its best available price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
185%
Typical difference
$588
Stones compared
15,946
Across 15,946 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 185% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $588. 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.
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Quarter
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit 77 Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 2016·Ships to United StatesVisit Rare Carat
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Friendly Diamonds
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returnsVisit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returnsVisit Aurelinne
Show 15 more retailers
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Brilliant Earth
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsVisit Yorxs
- United States·Ships to United StatesVisit William & Sons Jewelers
- AustraliaVisit Aida Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsVisit Novita Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Reve Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2014·60-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit With Clarity
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returnsVisit Michael Trio
- Hong KongVisit Ting Diamond
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- Canada·Founded 2002·14-day returnsVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- United Kingdom·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Heaven
- United States·Founded 2010·30-day returnsVisit Allurez
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returnsVisit MoiMoi Australia
Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.
12 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 13 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
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 15,946 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 185%, about $588.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 32 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.