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Where to buy a 1ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 72 of them, across 79,902 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

79,902

Retailers carrying

72

Median confirmed price

CA$3,267

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 68,107 · IGI 2,594 · HRD 816 · AGS 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$2,402 and CA$4,783 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$1,781Median CA$3,267Upper 10% CA$7,073

Middle half listed between CA$2,402 to CA$4,783

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 19,817 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

82%

Typical difference

CA$2,298

Stones compared

13,400

Across 13,400 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 82% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$2,298. 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.

  2. 2Rare Carat3,963 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  3. 3Yorxs3,701 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  8. 8Blue Nile2,520 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
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  2. 12Allurez2,465 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  4. 14B2C Jewels2,256 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  5. 15RockHer2,244 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 16Cape Diamonds2,150 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  8. 18Ritani1,841 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  11. 21Adiamor1,479 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  13. 23

    GemTrove

    1,310 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts are updated daily. 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.

19 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS15,719 · 67rG VS25,030 · 59rH VS14,875 · 58rI VS14,689 · 54rH VS24,237 · 59rF VS23,884 · 62rF VS13,838 · 63rE VS13,822 · 62rI VS23,644 · 55rE VS23,529 · 60rG VVS23,470 · 62rH VVS23,414 · 61rD VS13,371 · 62rI VVS23,288 · 58rD VS22,680 · 59rE VVS22,490 · 61rF VVS22,410 · 61rH VVS12,353 · 60rG VVS12,312 · 58rI VVS12,143 · 55rF VVS11,951 · 59rD VVS21,838 · 58rE VVS11,527 · 61rD VVS11,309 · 60rH IF501 · 51rF IF408 · 54rI IF339 · 48rG IF260 · 43rD IF259 · 39rE IF252 · 50rH FL30 · 21rD FL12 · 11r

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

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • 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 13,400 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 82%, about CA$2,298.

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?

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.

Where to Buy 1ct Natural Cushion Diamonds | Carat Hunter