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Where to buy a 1ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 98,567 live listings.

Updated September 16, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

98,567

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

CA$3,791

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 87,405 · IGI 4,945 · HRD 1,458

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$1,999Median CA$3,791Upper 10% CA$6,882

Middle half sell between CA$2,698 to CA$5,243

Certificated stones with a live price only, 30,009 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

42%

Typical difference

CA$1,255

Stones compared

17,798

Across 17,798 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$1,255. 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. 25Ritani1,473 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Visit Ritani

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

7 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 18 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS16,497 · 59rD VS26,322 · 61rG VS25,981 · 61rF VS25,425 · 60rH VS25,089 · 61rE VS14,941 · 59rE VS24,673 · 57rF VS14,626 · 60rG VS14,458 · 59rH VS14,456 · 60rD VVS24,151 · 59rI VS24,142 · 53rI VS13,829 · 53rE VVS23,248 · 59rD VVS13,170 · 57rG VVS23,165 · 57rH VVS23,071 · 55rF VVS22,705 · 57rE VVS12,705 · 57rI VVS22,489 · 52rF VVS12,443 · 56rH VVS12,387 · 56rG VVS12,196 · 56rI VVS11,908 · 50rD IF909 · 53rG IF804 · 48rH IF682 · 47rI IF655 · 49rF IF542 · 53rE IF524 · 53rD FL206 · 34rE FL74 · 26rG FL57 · 24rH FL20 · 8rF FL13 · 6r

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

  • 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 17,798 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 42%, about CA$1,255.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 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 1ct Natural Oval Diamonds | Carat Hunter