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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 14,041 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

14,041

Retailers carrying

63

Median confirmed price

CA$881

Grade combinations

58

Certificate mix:GIA 12,191 · IGI 406 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$751 and CA$1,178 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$621Median CA$881Upper 10% CA$1,859

Middle half listed between CA$751 to CA$1,178

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,383 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1Rare Carat1,102 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  5. 5Yorxs531 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  9. 9NZ Jewellers437 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
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  1. 11Ritani383 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  3. 13

    The Perfect Carat

    366 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 16Cape Diamonds350 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  9. 19RockHer292 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 20Allurez273 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  12. 22B2C Jewels254 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  15. 25ZCOVA211 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  23. 33Zales151 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  24. 34Jared146 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  26. 36Adiamor138 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  30. 40

    GemTrove

    92 in stock
    AU·GIA
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. Founded and shipping details come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer above. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

38 of the 60 retailers with shipping details ship to Canada. 22 do not. 3 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

F VVS1902 · 51rF VS1765 · 55rG VVS1647 · 49rD VVS2626 · 52rG VS2614 · 48rG VS1594 · 46rE VVS2570 · 50rG VVS2569 · 48rH VVS1547 · 50rE VS2534 · 51rF VVS2518 · 54rE VVS1486 · 51rF VS2457 · 47rD VVS1449 · 46rD VS1412 · 51rE VS1398 · 55rD VS2369 · 50rI VVS1331 · 38rH VS1300 · 45rH VVS2260 · 45rF SI1246 · 50rE SI1245 · 43rD SI1209 · 34rI VS1201 · 39rI VS2182 · 38rI VVS2170 · 40rH IF165 · 36rH VS2139 · 37rG SI1132 · 33rG IF129 · 38rI IF122 · 39rJ VVS1119 · 30rH SI1113 · 36rE IF105 · 33rK VS1102 · 23rF IF99 · 13rE SI297 · 23rJ VS194 · 22rK SI186 · 19rI SI181 · 29rJ VVS275 · 23rD IF74 · 32rD SI272 · 24rJ IF62 · 35rK VVS261 · 15rF SI259 · 25rJ VS258 · 25rG SI253 · 14rI SI249 · 19rH SI244 · 20rK VVS143 · 20rK VS239 · 22rJ SI136 · 12rE FL33 · 21rJ SI227 · 7rK IF21 · 13rH FL13 · 11rK SI212 · 10r

Stones at this spec now

Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.

What this spec means

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 58 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?

Listings refresh as we re-read each retailer, most of them every day. 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.