Chaitra vs Blue Nile vs Brilliant Earth: Lab-Grown Diamond Prices Compared (2026)
By Vanika · Updated
Quick Answer: Chaitra vs Blue Nile vs Brilliant Earth
| 1 ct solitaire ring | Chaitra about US$999; Blue Nile US$1,192 on sale |
| 1 ct tw stud earrings | Blue Nile US$546 on sale; Chaitra about US$774; Brilliant Earth US$1,025 |
| About 5 ct tennis bracelet | Blue Nile US$3,060 on sale (14K); Chaitra about US$3,609 (14K, 5.74 ct) |
| Clarity | Chaitra VVS to VS on every piece; the others VS to SI on the pieces compared |
| Returns and speed | Blue Nile and Brilliant Earth win: days, not weeks, and free returns |
Prices checked on each brand's US website on 14 November 2026. Chaitra prices are the delivered guide our site shows US visitors, including insured shipping and, for most countries, duties. Sale prices change often.
Chaitra is not always the cheapest, but on the pieces we compared it gives a higher clarity grade for the money. On 14 November 2026, our 1 carat solitaire ring cost less delivered to the US than Blue Nile's on sale, and our tennis bracelets and studs cost less than Brilliant Earth's. Blue Nile's current 40% sale makes its studs and 14K tennis bracelet cheaper than ours, in a lower clarity grade. Where the US brands clearly win is speed and returns.
Here is the like-for-like comparison, with links to every product we checked, so you can decide which trade-off suits you.
In This Guide
1 Carat Round Solitaire Rings
| Brand | Piece | Price (US) | Colour, clarity | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra | Classic Bond 1 ct round solitaire, 14K | About US$999 delivered | E to G, VVS to VS | IGI report for the diamond |
| Blue Nile | Round 1 ct petite solitaire, 14K | US$1,192 (sale; list US$1,490) | D to F, VS | "Certified", lab not named on the page |
Key Finding: Delivered to the US with duties prepaid, our 1 carat solitaire was about US$193 less than Blue Nile's sale price. Blue Nile's stone is graded a little higher for colour (D to F against E to G); ours is graded higher for clarity.
1 Carat Total Stud Earrings
| Brand | Piece | Price (US) | Colour, clarity | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra | Round four-prong studs, 1 ct tw, 14K | About US$774 delivered | E to G, VVS to VS | IGI report |
| Blue Nile | Four-prong round studs, 1 ct tw, 14K | US$546 (sale; list US$910) | F to G, VS2 to SI1 | Not stated on the page |
| Brilliant Earth | Bezel prong studs, 1 ct tw, 14K | US$1,025 | G to H, SI | Not named on the page |
Blue Nile's sale price is the lowest here, for F to G and VS2 to SI1 stones. SI1 can show inclusions under close inspection; VVS and VS are eye-clean.
5 Carat Tennis Bracelets
| Brand | Piece | Price (US) | Colour, clarity | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra | 5.74 ct oval tennis bracelet, 14K | About US$3,609 delivered | E to G, VVS to VS | IGI report |
| Chaitra | Same bracelet in 18K | About US$4,104 delivered | E to G, VVS to VS | IGI report |
| Blue Nile | 5 ct four-prong round tennis bracelet, 14K | US$3,060 (sale; list US$5,100) | F to G, VS2 to SI1 | Not stated on the page |
| Brilliant Earth | 5 ct round tennis bracelet, 18K | US$4,350 | F to G, VS | IGI report |
Key Finding: In 18K gold, our 5.74 carat oval bracelet cost about US$246 less than Brilliant Earth's 5 carat round bracelet, with 0.74 carat more diamond and higher clarity. In 14K, Blue Nile's sale price is about US$549 less than ours for 0.74 carat less diamond.
Every Chaitra tennis bracelet, with delivered prices in four currencies, is in our guide to buying a tennis bracelet from India.
Delivery, Returns and Options
| Chaitra (to the US) | Blue Nile | Brilliant Earth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Made to order: dispatch within 7 working days, then 7 to 14 working days | Ships within days, free | Ships within days, free |
| Returns | International sales are final | Free returns | Free returns, 30 days |
| Import duties | Prepaid by us (DDP) for most countries | None (US seller) | None (US seller) |
| Gold options | 14K, 18K, 22K | 14K, 18K, platinum | 14K, 18K, platinum |
| Custom design | Free, fixed quote in 48 hours | Build your own ring | Build your own ring, custom design |
| Indian designs | Mangalsutra, nose pins, 22K | No | No |
Blue Nile and Brilliant Earth terms as shown on the product pages linked above, 14 November 2026. Chaitra terms from our shipping policy and international orders page.
Which to Choose
- Choose Blue Nile if you want the lowest sale price on studs or a 14K tennis bracelet, need it this week, or want the option to return it.
- Choose Brilliant Earth if you want an American retailer with 30-day returns and are happy to pay more for it.
- Choose Chaitra if you want VVS to VS clarity at a similar or lower price, 18K or 22K gold, an IGI report on every piece, Indian designs, or a custom piece designed free. Plan two to four weeks ahead and confirm your size, because international sales are final.
Shipping to the US? See our US page for delivered prices and ring sizes. Why buy from India at all? Read buying lab-grown diamond jewellery from India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chaitra cheaper than Blue Nile?
It depends on the piece and on Blue Nile's sale prices. On 14 November 2026, our 1 carat round solitaire ring cost about US$999 delivered to the US against US$1,192 at Blue Nile on sale. Blue Nile's 1 carat total studs (US$546 on sale) and 5 carat tennis bracelet (US$3,060 on sale) cost less than ours, in a lower clarity grade.
Is Chaitra cheaper than Brilliant Earth?
On the pieces we compared, yes. Brilliant Earth's 1 carat total bezel studs were US$1,025 against our US$774, and its 5 carat tennis bracelet in 18K gold was US$4,350 against US$4,104 for our 5.74 carat oval bracelet in 18K.
How does diamond quality compare?
Every Chaitra piece uses E to G colour and VVS to VS clarity. The Blue Nile studs and tennis bracelet we compared are F to G and VS2 to SI1; the Brilliant Earth studs are G to H and SI, and its tennis bracelet F to G and VS.
What does Blue Nile or Brilliant Earth do better?
Speed and returns. Both ship within days with free returns. Chaitra makes every piece to order, so delivery abroad takes about two to four weeks, and international sales are final.
Why would I buy from an Indian brand instead?
For higher clarity at a similar or lower price on many pieces, 22K gold and Indian designs such as diamond mangalsutra, free custom design, and an IGI report on every piece. It suits buyers who can plan a few weeks ahead and know their size.
Do I pay import duty on a Chaitra order?
Usually not. For most countries the price we quote includes import duties and taxes, prepaid by us (DDP), and we confirm it in writing for your country before you pay.
Sources
- Blue Nile, Round 1 ct certified lab-grown petite solitaire, 14K
- Blue Nile, four-prong lab-grown studs, 1 ct tw, 14K
- Blue Nile, 7 inch four-prong lab-grown tennis bracelet, 5 ct, 14K
- Brilliant Earth, bezel prong lab diamond studs, 1 ct tw, 14K
- Brilliant Earth, 7 inch certified lab diamond tennis bracelet, 5 ct tw, 18K
