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Where to buy a 1ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 73 of them, across 102,652 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

102,652

Retailers carrying

73

Median confirmed price

CA$2,986

Grade combinations

57

Certificate mix:GIA 85,607 · IGI 6,314 · HRD 2,288 · AGS 39

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$2,308 and CA$4,161 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$1,774Median CA$2,986Upper 10% CA$5,694

Middle half listed between CA$2,308 to CA$4,161

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 10,720 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers7,261 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·AGS, EGL, GIA, GSI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle6,794 in stock
    United States·AGS, EGL, GIA, GSI·21-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  3. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    4,721 in stock
    US·AGS, EGL, GIA, GSI
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 5Rare Carat4,630 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  5. 6Aurelinne4,393 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·AGS, EGL, GIA, GSI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  6. 8Allurez4,160 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  7. 9Yorxs3,686 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·AGS, GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
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  1. 13B2C Jewels2,654 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·AGS, GIA, GSI, HRD·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 18RockHer2,389 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  3. 19Cape Diamonds2,021 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  4. 23

    GemTrove

    1,599 in stock
    AU·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 24Ritani1,545 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  6. 27Jared1,274 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·AGS, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  7. 30Adiamor1,217 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  8. 31Zales1,137 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·AGS, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  9. 49ZCOVA298 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  10. 62GemsNY75 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  11. 72

    Lauren B

    2 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

44 of the 69 retailers with shipping details ship to Canada. 25 do not. 4 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS14,752 · 62rG VS24,551 · 62rH VS24,170 · 58rE SI13,990 · 60rG VS13,982 · 62rI VS13,525 · 57rF VS23,487 · 62rE VS23,401 · 62rJ VVS23,337 · 53rI VS23,252 · 56rH VVS23,121 · 58rE VS13,034 · 64rF VS12,987 · 63rH SI12,758 · 60rG SI12,679 · 58rJ VS12,670 · 56rF SI12,520 · 59rI VVS22,327 · 55rH VVS12,309 · 62rG VVS22,225 · 60rE SI22,057 · 50rF SI21,925 · 54rG VVS11,894 · 60rJ VS21,881 · 55rJ VVS11,866 · 51rI SI11,836 · 54rG SI21,766 · 53rF VVS21,692 · 62rJ SI11,688 · 53rI VVS11,594 · 54rE VVS21,536 · 61rH SI21,319 · 48rD VS11,239 · 60rD SI11,206 · 58rF VVS11,118 · 57rD VS21,043 · 59rK VS2946 · 40rI SI2920 · 45rK VVS2900 · 41rJ SI2847 · 44rD VVS2794 · 57rK VVS1789 · 39rK SI1786 · 41rK VS1784 · 41rE VVS1743 · 57rD SI2617 · 48rH IF608 · 52rK SI2603 · 36rJ IF505 · 45rG IF414 · 47rD VVS1385 · 52rD IF319 · 50rI IF278 · 39rK IF249 · 36rE IF204 · 36rF IF155 · 44rJ FL40 · 26r

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?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 57 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.