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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 65 of them, across 36,635 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

36,635

Retailers carrying

65

Median confirmed price

€571

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 31,022 · IGI 992 · AGS 52 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €450 and €813 (as of November 2, 2026).

Lower 10% €383Median €571Upper 10% €1,022

Middle half listed between €450 to €813

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 8,778 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

25%

Typical difference

€115

Stones compared

5,484

Across 5,484 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 25% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €115. 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 Carat3,752 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
  7. 7Allurez1,238 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  10. 10NZ Jewellers1,120 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
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Yorxs1,086 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 16B2C Jewels759 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
  7. 17Brilliance741 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  8. 18Aurelinne677 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  9. 19

    The Perfect Carat

    646 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  11. 21Cape Diamonds590 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
  12. 22Moon Ocean551 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  14. 24Ritani535 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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.

17 of the 25 retailers ship to European Union. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VS12,225 · 57rE VS22,187 · 60rF VS22,062 · 56rG VS21,757 · 55rF VS11,756 · 59rE VVS21,685 · 57rG VVS11,658 · 56rE VVS11,646 · 54rF VVS21,595 · 58rF VVS11,592 · 57rD VVS11,452 · 54rD VS11,429 · 57rG VS11,402 · 56rG VVS21,380 · 57rH VS21,354 · 53rD VS21,341 · 57rD VVS21,231 · 54rH VS11,151 · 52rH VVS21,056 · 50rH VVS11,025 · 53rI VS2920 · 44rI VS1780 · 48rI VVS1750 · 46rI VVS2722 · 50rD IF610 · 36rG IF548 · 49rF IF422 · 46rE IF390 · 49rH IF314 · 45rI IF138 · 38rD FL29 · 22rG FL14 · 8r

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?

Across 5,484 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 25%, about €115.

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.