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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 11,728 current listings.

Updated November 2, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

11,728

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

€563

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 10,498 · IGI 118 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €476 and €742 (as of November 2, 2026).

Lower 10% €390Median €563Upper 10% €1,152

Middle half listed between €476 to €742

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,380 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

116%

Typical difference

€666

Stones compared

965

Across 965 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 116% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €666. 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. 1Rare Carat1,077 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  2. 8Yorxs372 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 9Ritani360 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11NZ Jewellers333 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 12

    The Perfect Carat

    322 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 14Aurelinne293 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 16Cape Diamonds286 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  5. 19B2C Jewels229 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  6. 21RockHer219 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  7. 23Moon Ocean191 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  8. 24ZCOVA190 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to European Union. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

F VVS1909 · 51rF VS1768 · 55rG VVS1648 · 49rG VS2628 · 48rD VVS2618 · 49rE VVS2588 · 46rG VS1564 · 45rH VVS1558 · 50rG VVS2536 · 48rE VS2534 · 49rE VVS1495 · 50rF VVS2495 · 54rD VVS1457 · 44rD VS1436 · 51rF VS2432 · 47rE VS1401 · 54rD VS2379 · 49rI VVS1331 · 38rH VS1273 · 44rH VVS2242 · 42rI VS1198 · 39rI VS2184 · 38rI VVS2174 · 40rH IF167 · 36rG IF128 · 38rI IF123 · 39rH VS2119 · 32rE IF107 · 33rF IF101 · 15rD IF75 · 33rE FL30 · 20rH FL13 · 11r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 965 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 116%, about €666.

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?

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.