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Where to buy a 1ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 83 of them, across 411,842 current listings.

Updated October 30, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

411,842

Retailers carrying

83

Median confirmed price

CA$4,666

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 329,757 · IGI 46,545 · HRD 8,723 · AGS 2

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$3,320 and CA$6,902 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$2,488Median CA$4,666Upper 10% CA$9,725

Middle half listed between CA$3,320 to CA$6,902

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 84,470 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

81%

Typical difference

CA$3,344

Stones compared

50,035

Across 50,035 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 81% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$3,344. 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 Jewellers30,960 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
  3. 3Aurelinne20,155 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4Yorxs18,610 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  7. 7Rare Carat17,452 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
  8. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    16,659 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10Allurez13,114 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
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  6. 16B2C Jewels9,055 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
  8. 18RockHer8,607 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  9. 19Blue Nile8,146 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 20Cape Diamonds7,495 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

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 VS229,074 · 69rG VS223,733 · 72rG VS122,792 · 72rH VS122,151 · 71rG VVS221,176 · 67rI VS218,241 · 66rF VS117,683 · 70rI VS117,210 · 63rE VS116,352 · 69rE VS215,724 · 73rD VS115,433 · 68rF VS214,972 · 70rD VVS114,615 · 69rD VS214,461 · 67rG VVS114,224 · 68rF VVS114,112 · 69rH VVS213,809 · 66rE VVS112,929 · 69rE VVS212,712 · 67rD VVS212,488 · 64rF VVS212,237 · 69rI VVS211,097 · 58rH VVS110,275 · 65rI VVS19,145 · 60rD IF4,445 · 65rF IF4,249 · 65rG IF4,156 · 62rE IF3,885 · 65rH IF3,760 · 64rI IF2,761 · 57rD FL1,509 · 49rG FL119 · 24rE FL114 · 32rF FL91 · 31rH FL63 · 20rI FL45 · 15r

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

  • 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 50,035 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 81%, about CA$3,344.

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?

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.

Where to Buy 1ct Natural Round Diamonds | Carat Hunter