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Where to buy a 1.5ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 40,316 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

40,316

Retailers carrying

69

Median active price

CA$8,303

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 33,638 · IGI 2,547 · HRD 471

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$4,358Median CA$8,303Upper 10% CA$14,707

Middle half sell between CA$5,907 to CA$11,439

Certificated stones with a live price only, 8,578 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

32%

Typical difference

CA$2,280

Stones compared

5,716

Across 5,716 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 32% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$2,280. 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

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

4 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 21 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS12,998 · 53rH VS12,689 · 58rI VVS22,536 · 51rH VVS22,261 · 57rI VS22,207 · 52rH VS22,146 · 57rI VVS12,081 · 52rG VVS22,009 · 58rG VS12,005 · 60rG VS21,777 · 58rH VVS11,692 · 56rE VS11,585 · 59rF VS11,452 · 57rE VVS21,304 · 58rG VVS11,300 · 56rF VS21,246 · 57rD VS11,196 · 59rF VVS21,129 · 57rE VS21,024 · 53rD VS2997 · 54rE VVS1974 · 55rD VVS2857 · 54rF VVS1786 · 58rD VVS1529 · 52rH IF409 · 44rI IF358 · 44rG IF243 · 42rD IF175 · 37rE IF125 · 42rF IF86 · 40rD FL44 · 19rG FL35 · 24rF FL18 · 14rI FL17 · 13rH FL15 · 10rE FL11 · 11r

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

  • 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 5,716 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 32%, about CA$2,280.

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?

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.