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Where to buy a 1ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 65 of them, across 46,219 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

46,219

Retailers carrying

65

Median active price

CA$3,370

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 40,061 · IGI 2,228 · HRD 548

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$1,903Median CA$3,370Upper 10% CA$6,043

Middle half sell between CA$2,460 to CA$4,543

Certificated stones with a live price only, 13,651 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

42%

Typical difference

CA$1,224

Stones compared

8,437

Across 8,437 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 42% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,224. 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
  1. 15Ritani1,140 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Visit Ritani
  2. 20

    GemTrove

    1,048 in stock
    AU

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

6 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 19 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS12,943 · 59rG VS22,861 · 59rD VS12,736 · 58rH VS22,562 · 54rD VS22,457 · 53rH VS12,344 · 54rI VS22,040 · 50rG VVS22,032 · 56rE VS12,012 · 60rD VVS21,938 · 54rF VS11,936 · 58rF VS21,889 · 55rE VS21,749 · 55rI VS11,664 · 49rE VVS21,547 · 58rI VVS21,546 · 49rH VVS21,495 · 53rF VVS21,429 · 53rD VVS11,310 · 54rG VVS11,219 · 52rH VVS11,139 · 52rI VVS11,054 · 43rF VVS11,018 · 48rE VVS1937 · 53rG IF544 · 49rF IF435 · 43rH IF362 · 43rI IF346 · 34rD IF269 · 46rE IF266 · 46rD FL70 · 26rF FL34 · 22r

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 8,437 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 42%, about CA$1,224.

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?

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.

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