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Where to buy a 1ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 47,094 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

47,094

Retailers carrying

66

Median active price

A$3,127

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 38,763 · IGI 3,157 · HRD 769 · AGS 18

What it actually costs

Lower 10% A$1,869Median A$3,127Upper 10% A$5,958

Middle half sell between A$2,401 to A$4,303

Certificated stones with a live price only, 12,007 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

35%

Typical difference

A$984

Stones compared

7,934

Across 7,934 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 35% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$984. 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.

Show 15 more retailers
  1. 16

    GemTrove

    947 in stock
    AU

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

3 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 22 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS23,360 · 56rH VS23,254 · 55rH VS13,216 · 57rG VS13,195 · 58rF VS22,942 · 57rE VS22,596 · 54rE VS12,532 · 56rF VS12,486 · 54rI VS22,424 · 50rI VS12,419 · 50rH VVS22,256 · 54rG VVS21,791 · 55rI VVS21,739 · 49rH VVS11,730 · 55rG VVS11,494 · 55rE VVS21,347 · 57rF VVS21,328 · 55rI VVS11,202 · 47rD VS11,022 · 53rF VVS1922 · 52rD VS2807 · 53rE VVS1602 · 50rD VVS2596 · 48rH IF457 · 47rG IF319 · 43rI IF275 · 39rD VVS1241 · 45rE IF187 · 35rD IF175 · 37rF IF118 · 35rG FL22 · 22rD FL15 · 8r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 7,934 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 35%, about A$984.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 colour 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.

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