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Where to buy a 1ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 60,695 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

60,695

Retailers carrying

69

Median confirmed price

CA$2,989

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 50,435 · IGI 4,251 · HRD 1,262 · AGS 20

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$2,322 and CA$4,172 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$1,777Median CA$2,989Upper 10% CA$5,719

Middle half listed between CA$2,322 to CA$4,172

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 10,541 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

71%

Typical difference

CA$2,099

Stones compared

7,291

Across 7,291 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 71% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$2,099. 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 Jewellers4,557 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
  2. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    2,657 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 5Rare Carat2,479 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
  4. 6Aurelinne2,425 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 8Allurez2,377 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  6. 9Yorxs1,955 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Blue Nile1,783 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  2. 16B2C Jewels1,551 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
  3. 18RockHer1,543 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  4. 20Cape Diamonds1,199 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
  5. 23

    GemTrove

    947 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 25Ritani877 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.

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.

H VS14,656 · 62rG VS24,459 · 62rH VS24,129 · 58rG VS13,926 · 62rF VS23,518 · 62rI VS13,495 · 57rE VS23,423 · 62rI VS23,269 · 56rH VVS23,089 · 59rE VS13,055 · 64rF VS12,998 · 63rI VVS22,316 · 54rH VVS12,242 · 62rG VVS22,231 · 60rG VVS11,811 · 59rF VVS21,669 · 62rI VVS11,598 · 54rE VVS21,544 · 61rD VS11,291 · 61rF VVS11,061 · 58rD VS21,031 · 59rD VVS2808 · 57rE VVS1772 · 57rH IF595 · 52rG IF415 · 47rD VVS1355 · 52rD IF284 · 48rI IF282 · 39rE IF206 · 37rF IF140 · 42r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • 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 7,291 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 71%, about CA$2,099.

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?

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.