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Where to buy a 1ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 74 of them, across 118,888 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

118,888

Retailers carrying

74

Median confirmed price

CA$3,764

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 104,668 · IGI 5,821 · HRD 2,288

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$2,680 and CA$5,201 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$1,946Median CA$3,764Upper 10% CA$6,723

Middle half listed between CA$2,680 to CA$5,201

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 21,932 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

86%

Typical difference

CA$3,114

Stones compared

14,879

Across 14,879 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 86% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$3,114. 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 Jewellers10,015 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
  3. 3Aurelinne5,529 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4Rare Carat5,175 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    5,126 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
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  1. 11Yorxs3,417 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 13Blue Nile2,942 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 14RockHer2,915 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 20B2C Jewels2,302 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
  11. 21Cape Diamonds2,195 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
  12. 22Allurez2,110 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  14. 24Ritani1,917 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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.

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

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS18,303 · 66rD VS27,657 · 65rG VS26,477 · 65rE VS16,127 · 63rE VS25,958 · 63rH VS25,952 · 64rF VS25,836 · 64rD VVS25,583 · 65rG VS15,444 · 65rH VS15,160 · 64rF VS15,155 · 65rI VS24,912 · 60rI VS14,875 · 60rE VVS24,196 · 62rD VVS14,102 · 61rG VVS23,980 · 62rH VVS23,468 · 61rF VVS23,227 · 63rE VVS13,180 · 63rF VVS12,980 · 61rH VVS12,915 · 59rI VVS22,907 · 56rG VVS12,778 · 61rI VVS12,436 · 58rD IF1,161 · 60rG IF841 · 49rF IF786 · 57rH IF764 · 54rI IF758 · 53rE IF646 · 56rD FL198 · 36rG FL54 · 28rE FL42 · 25rF FL18 · 13r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 14,879 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 86%, about CA$3,114.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.

Where to Buy 1ct Natural Oval Diamonds | Carat Hunter