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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 48,550 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

48,550

Retailers carrying

62

Median confirmed price

CA$916

Grade combinations

56

Certificate mix:GIA 41,038 · IGI 1,966 · HRD 35

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$706 and CA$1,315 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$584Median CA$916Upper 10% CA$1,598

Middle half listed between CA$706 to CA$1,315

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 9,298 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.

  5. 5Allurez2,833 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  9. 9NZ Jewellers1,459 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GIA, HRD, 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. 11ZCOVA1,370 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  9. 19

    The Perfect Carat

    706 in stock
    US·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 20Cape Diamonds675 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
  12. 22B2C Jewels529 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  15. 25RockHer517 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  17. 27

    GemTrove

    444 in stock
    AU·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  18. 28Ritani417 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  22. 32Yorxs378 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  25. 35Adiamor258 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  32. 42Zales132 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  33. 43Jared128 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  38. 48Rare Carat85 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

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.

40 of the 59 retailers with shipping details ship to Canada. 19 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.

G VS22,834 · 53rG VS12,391 · 51rD VS12,356 · 57rE VS12,229 · 55rF SI12,135 · 52rF VS12,047 · 58rG SI12,002 · 44rF VS21,888 · 56rE SI11,711 · 51rD VVS21,548 · 58rE VS21,504 · 51rH SI11,502 · 50rD VVS11,464 · 54rD VS21,375 · 56rE VVS21,360 · 56rH VS11,355 · 48rD SI11,299 · 51rG VVS21,194 · 52rH VS21,099 · 51rG VVS11,092 · 55rF VVS21,072 · 54rE VVS11,065 · 49rF VVS1958 · 52rH VVS2940 · 53rF SI2727 · 42rI SI1713 · 42rE SI2657 · 30rG SI2635 · 35rH VVS1608 · 54rE IF543 · 46rI VVS1445 · 44rF IF432 · 45rI VS2424 · 42rI IF408 · 39rI VS1405 · 48rD IF395 · 48rI VVS2366 · 40rJ VVS1359 · 42rD SI2327 · 39rH SI2303 · 28rG IF301 · 42rH IF266 · 38rJ VS2256 · 38rJ VVS2229 · 33rJ VS1190 · 35rJ IF170 · 32rI SI2162 · 23rJ SI1153 · 32rK IF120 · 28rK VVS1116 · 28rK VS183 · 24rK VVS269 · 26rK VS268 · 28rJ SI261 · 22rK SI160 · 23rK SI213 · 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

  • Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
  • 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 56 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.