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Where to buy a 1.5ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 73 of them, across 94,088 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

94,088

Retailers carrying

73

Median active price

CA$8,169

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 72,624 · IGI 13,160 · HRD 3,197 · AGS 1

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$4,122Median CA$8,169Upper 10% CA$16,702

Middle half sell between CA$5,574 to CA$11,938

Certificated stones with a live price only, 42,373 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

31%

Typical difference

CA$2,183

Stones compared

27,185

Across 27,185 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 31% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$2,183. 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

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

5 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 20 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS26,794 · 60rH VS26,416 · 64rG VS25,940 · 62rI VS15,534 · 57rH VS15,257 · 63rG VS15,081 · 63rF VS25,032 · 65rE VS24,038 · 64rH VVS23,915 · 62rD VS23,642 · 60rF VS13,611 · 63rG VVS23,517 · 60rI VVS23,292 · 54rH VVS13,274 · 60rI VVS13,126 · 55rE VS12,881 · 61rD VS12,633 · 62rG VVS12,522 · 60rF VVS22,215 · 60rD VVS22,165 · 55rF VVS12,152 · 63rE VVS11,931 · 61rE VVS21,760 · 60rD VVS11,578 · 57rI IF1,178 · 50rG IF1,078 · 52rH IF1,055 · 50rE IF747 · 52rF IF673 · 53rD IF580 · 53rD FL297 · 37rE FL58 · 29rF FL37 · 23rG FL36 · 17rH FL22 · 3rI FL21 · 7r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • 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 27,185 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 31%, about CA$2,183.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 36 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.