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Where to buy a 1ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 63,728 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

63,728

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

CA$3,185

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 54,618 · IGI 3,773 · HRD 1,222

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$2,394 and CA$4,280 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$1,855Median CA$3,185Upper 10% CA$5,832

Middle half listed between CA$2,394 to CA$4,280

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 10,646 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

96%

Typical difference

CA$3,030

Stones compared

7,621

Across 7,621 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 96% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$3,030. 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. 1NZ Jewellers6,202 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
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    2,520 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 9RockHer2,064 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 10Aurelinne1,930 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
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  2. 12Blue Nile1,681 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  3. 13Cape Diamonds1,674 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
  4. 14B2C Jewels1,503 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
  10. 20Ritani1,168 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  13. 23Allurez1,056 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  14. 24

    GemTrove

    1,048 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 VS13,876 · 61rG VS23,775 · 61rD VS13,756 · 61rH VS23,502 · 61rH VS13,315 · 58rE VS13,196 · 64rD VS23,136 · 59rE VS22,930 · 61rG VVS22,920 · 58rF VS12,815 · 62rD VVS22,729 · 58rF VS22,601 · 60rI VS22,483 · 55rI VS12,198 · 56rE VVS22,113 · 61rF VVS22,048 · 55rD VVS11,983 · 57rI VVS21,861 · 54rH VVS21,831 · 57rG VVS11,787 · 58rH VVS11,541 · 56rF VVS11,480 · 52rI VVS11,249 · 47rE VVS11,245 · 56rG IF774 · 51rI IF568 · 38rH IF558 · 44rF IF537 · 46rD IF363 · 50rE IF336 · 44rD FL145 · 31rF FL39 · 28r

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?

Across 7,621 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 96%, about CA$3,030.

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.