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Side-by-side comparison of James Allen, Brilliant Earth, and Clean Origin. Find the perfect retailer for your priorities in seconds.

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James Allen

James Allen offers the best overall experience with revolutionary 360° HD viewing technology, the largest selection, and excellent customer service.

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James Allen
Best Overall
  • Overall Rating ★★★★★
  • Selection 200,000+ diamonds
  • 360° Video ✓ All Diamonds
  • Pricing Mid-Range
  • Return Policy 30 days
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Customer Service Excellent
  • Showrooms Limited
  • Best For Technology & Service
Brilliant Earth
Best for Ethics
  • Overall Rating ★★★★☆
  • Selection ~50,000 diamonds
  • 360° Video ✗ Limited
  • Pricing Highest (+15%)
  • Return Policy 30 days
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Customer Service Very Good
  • Showrooms 25+ locations
  • Best For Ethics & Design
Clean Origin
Best Value
  • Overall Rating ★★★★☆
  • Selection ~30,000 diamonds
  • 360° Video ✗ Select Only
  • Pricing Lowest (-15%)
  • Return Policy 100 days
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Customer Service Good
  • Showrooms 10+ locations
  • Best For Budget & Value

Detailed Feature Comparison

Feature James Allen Brilliant Earth Clean Origin
Lab Diamond Inventory 200,000+ ~50,000 ~30,000
360° HD Video ✓ Every Diamond ✗ Limited ✗ Select Diamonds
Price Example (1ct VS1 G) $1,850 $2,100 $1,650
Return Policy 30 days 30 days 100 days
Free Shipping
Lifetime Warranty
Free Resizing ✓ Lifetime ✓ Lifetime ✓ Lifetime
Diamond Upgrade Policy ✓ Lifetime
Physical Showrooms Limited 25+ locations 10+ locations
Carbon Neutral Partial ✓ Full Operations Partial
Unique Settings Extensive Exclusive Designs Good Selection
Customer Service Hours 24/7 Extended Hours Business Hours
Price Match Case by case
Virtual Appointments
Average Processing Time 2-3 weeks 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Insurance Included ✓ Shipping ✓ Shipping ✓ Shipping

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