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Where to buy a 1ct natural marquise diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 72 of them, across 25,740 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

25,740

Retailers carrying

72

Median confirmed price

HK$22,971

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 21,324 · IGI 1,963 · HRD 294

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$16,873 and HK$31,710 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% HK$12,371Median HK$22,971Upper 10% HK$42,325

Middle half listed between HK$16,873 to HK$31,710

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 8,011 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

83%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

HK$18,791

Stones compared

5,386

Across 5,386 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 83% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$18,791. 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 Jewellers1,791 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
  2. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    1,113 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 6Rare Carat1,031 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
  4. 7Aurelinne1,011 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 10Yorxs903 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 13Blue Nile658 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  2. 18B2C Jewels524 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
  3. 19RockHer524 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  4. 25Ritani413 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.

16 of the 25 retailers ship to Hong Kong. 9 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS22,171 · 60rG VS21,659 · 60rD VS11,552 · 58rI VS21,449 · 58rF VS21,416 · 60rH VS21,300 · 59rG VS11,244 · 61rD VVS11,135 · 57rE VS21,127 · 61rF VS11,025 · 58rH VS11,018 · 56rI VS1981 · 54rE VS1861 · 56rG VVS2859 · 58rD VVS2746 · 59rF VVS1694 · 60rD IF647 · 57rH VVS2611 · 56rE VVS2588 · 49rI VVS2556 · 52rH VVS1551 · 54rE VVS1525 · 55rF VVS2484 · 58rI VVS1433 · 51rG VVS1396 · 52rI IF370 · 46rH IF360 · 52rD FL323 · 42rG IF259 · 46rE IF239 · 50rF IF119 · 33rE FL37 · 23r

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

  • Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its 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 5,386 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 83%, about HK$18,791.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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.