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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 59 of them, across 38,843 live listings.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

38,843

Retailers carrying

59

Median active price

CA$979

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 32,950 · IGI 1,680 · HRD 24

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$600Median CA$979Upper 10% CA$1,485

Middle half sell between CA$726 to CA$1,220

Certificated stones with a live price only, 14,269 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

43%

Typical difference

CA$335

Stones compared

6,353

Across 6,353 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 43% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$335. 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 September 2, 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.

G VS23,076 · 50rG VS12,615 · 49rF VS12,371 · 52rE VS12,314 · 52rD VS12,064 · 55rF VS22,027 · 54rE VS21,785 · 49rG VVS21,694 · 48rG VVS11,574 · 51rE VVS21,505 · 52rD VVS11,414 · 49rD VS21,382 · 52rD VVS21,369 · 54rH VS11,330 · 45rF VVS21,327 · 49rH VVS21,274 · 48rE VVS11,200 · 48rF VVS11,132 · 48rH VS21,111 · 47rH VVS1957 · 49rF IF665 · 41rI VVS1654 · 40rE IF642 · 44rG IF512 · 38rI IF474 · 34rI VS1471 · 43rI VVS2465 · 41rH IF435 · 34rD IF428 · 43rI VS2412 · 42r

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

  • 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?

Across 6,353 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 43%, about CA$335.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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.

Where to Buy 0.5ct Natural Heart Diamonds | Carat Hunter