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Where to buy a 1ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 48,718 live listings.

Updated September 15, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

48,718

Retailers carrying

66

Median active price

CA$3,071

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 40,258 · IGI 3,256 · HRD 802 · AGS 18

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$1,805Median CA$3,071Upper 10% CA$5,933

Middle half sell between CA$2,344 to CA$4,264

Certificated stones with a live price only, 12,063 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

40%

Typical difference

CA$1,119

Stones compared

7,992

Across 7,992 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 40% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,119. 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
  8. 18

    GemTrove

    947 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 VS23,447 · 56rH VS13,330 · 57rH VS23,323 · 55rG VS13,321 · 58rF VS23,032 · 57rE VS22,665 · 54rE VS12,647 · 56rF VS12,591 · 54rI VS12,494 · 50rI VS22,484 · 50rH VVS22,334 · 54rG VVS21,847 · 55rI VVS21,801 · 49rH VVS11,788 · 55rG VVS11,559 · 55rE VVS21,402 · 57rF VVS21,391 · 55rI VVS11,245 · 47rD VS11,065 · 53rF VVS1968 · 52rD VS2834 · 53rE VVS1626 · 50rD VVS2615 · 48rH IF483 · 47rG IF329 · 43rI IF287 · 39rD VVS1248 · 45rE IF199 · 36rD IF180 · 38rF IF122 · 37rG FL22 · 22rD FL14 · 8r

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

  • 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 7,992 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 40%, about CA$1,119.

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.

Where to Buy 1ct Natural Princess Diamonds | Carat Hunter