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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 166,189 current listings.

Updated October 31, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

166,189

Retailers carrying

68

Median confirmed price

CA$891

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 150,787 · IGI 5,506 · HRD 53

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$732 and CA$1,074 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$613Median CA$891Upper 10% CA$1,393

Middle half listed between CA$732 to CA$1,074

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 28,759 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

29%

Typical difference

CA$205

Stones compared

18,801

Across 18,801 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 29% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$205. 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.

  1. 1Rare Carat19,978 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
  6. 6NZ Jewellers5,485 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  7. 7Allurez4,870 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Yorxs4,175 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 13

    GemTrove

    3,991 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 14B2C Jewels3,223 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
  6. 16

    The Perfect Carat

    2,986 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 17Aurelinne2,888 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  12. 22RockHer2,666 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  13. 23Ritani2,534 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  14. 24Cape Diamonds2,482 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

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

F VVS19,548 · 58rD VVS19,441 · 60rD VVS28,955 · 60rG VVS18,756 · 58rF VVS28,153 · 60rE VVS28,031 · 61rE VVS18,031 · 61rE VS17,739 · 61rG VVS27,709 · 62rD VS17,699 · 61rF VS17,517 · 59rG VS17,230 · 59rH VS16,033 · 58rH VVS26,011 · 58rE VS25,967 · 60rF VS25,437 · 60rH VVS15,335 · 57rG VS25,285 · 60rD VS24,943 · 59rI VVS24,101 · 55rI VS13,989 · 52rH VS23,696 · 58rI VVS13,625 · 52rI VS22,852 · 52rD IF1,937 · 57rF IF1,857 · 54rE IF1,574 · 54rH IF1,530 · 53rG IF1,504 · 53rI IF1,204 · 47rD FL141 · 33rF FL107 · 35rE FL83 · 24rG FL68 · 30rI FL51 · 8rH FL50 · 30r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 18,801 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 29%, about CA$205.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 36 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.