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Where to buy a 1ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 73 of them, across 137,832 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

137,832

Retailers carrying

73

Median confirmed price

HK$20,194

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 122,494 · IGI 6,363 · HRD 1,226

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$15,188 and HK$26,747 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% HK$11,187Median HK$20,194Upper 10% HK$34,095

Middle half listed between HK$15,188 to HK$26,747

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 16,396 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

82%

Typical difference

HK$17,804

Stones compared

11,466

Across 11,466 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 82% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$17,804. 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 Jewellers10,410 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  3. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    6,975 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 8Rare Carat5,193 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  9. 9Aurelinne5,125 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  10. 10RockHer4,625 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Yorxs4,264 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 13Blue Nile3,496 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  6. 16B2C Jewels3,227 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  10. 20Allurez2,717 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  11. 21Cape Diamonds2,557 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  14. 24

    GemTrove

    1,939 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified
  15. 25Ritani1,810 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 Hong Kong. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS17,139 · 68rG VVS26,971 · 64rH VVS26,639 · 64rH VS16,599 · 64rG VVS16,311 · 63rF VS16,103 · 66rE VS16,014 · 66rG VS25,973 · 65rE VVS25,834 · 66rH VS25,806 · 66rI VS15,779 · 59rH VVS15,766 · 63rI VVS25,457 · 58rF VVS25,259 · 64rD VVS24,854 · 62rF VVS14,853 · 65rF VS24,803 · 67rI VS24,727 · 59rE VVS14,678 · 65rE VS24,649 · 63rI VVS14,547 · 59rD VS14,482 · 64rD VVS13,862 · 63rD VS23,753 · 62rF IF1,289 · 58rD IF1,177 · 58rG IF1,150 · 58rI IF1,103 · 53rH IF1,043 · 58rE IF848 · 56rF FL123 · 43rD FL77 · 30rI FL57 · 35rE FL44 · 20rG FL36 · 22rH FL27 · 22r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 11,466 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 82%, about HK$17,804.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 36 colour 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 Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter