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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 14,549 current listings.

Updated November 7, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

14,549

Retailers carrying

64

Median confirmed price

€571

Grade combinations

59

Certificate mix:GIA 12,403 · IGI 400 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €485 and €756 (as of November 7, 2026).

Lower 10% €399Median €571Upper 10% €1,191

Middle half listed between €485 to €756

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,379 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1Rare Carat1,102 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  5. 5Yorxs517 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  8. 8NZ Jewellers423 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
Show 54 more retailers
  2. 12

    The Perfect Carat

    368 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 16Cape Diamonds350 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  9. 19RockHer298 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 20Allurez273 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  12. 22B2C Jewels254 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  16. 26ZCOVA198 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  23. 33Zales151 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  24. 34Jared146 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  31. 41

    GemTrove

    92 in stock
    AU·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
  44. 54

    Washington Diamond

    35 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

35 of the 60 retailers with shipping details ship to Ireland. 25 do not. 4 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

F VVS1949 · 54rF VS1789 · 58rG VVS1657 · 52rD VVS2653 · 56rG VS2641 · 52rG VS1619 · 49rG VVS2603 · 50rE VVS2595 · 54rH VVS1569 · 52rF VVS2558 · 57rE VS2555 · 55rE VVS1500 · 54rD VVS1475 · 47rF VS2473 · 51rD VS1437 · 54rE VS1409 · 58rD VS2375 · 53rI VVS1341 · 41rH VS1302 · 47rH VVS2275 · 49rE SI1252 · 46rF SI1248 · 50rD SI1220 · 38rI VS1203 · 43rI VS2183 · 40rH IF172 · 38rI VVS2172 · 43rH VS2147 · 39rG SI1134 · 34rG IF131 · 40rI IF126 · 42rJ VVS1124 · 33rE IF111 · 34rH SI1110 · 36rK VS1104 · 24rF IF98 · 14rE SI297 · 23rJ VS195 · 23rK SI188 · 21rI SI179 · 29rD IF78 · 32rJ VVS276 · 24rD SI274 · 25rJ IF66 · 38rK VVS263 · 17rJ VS260 · 26rF SI259 · 25rG SI253 · 14rI SI249 · 19rK VVS146 · 22rH SI245 · 21rK VS241 · 24rJ SI136 · 12rE FL31 · 22rJ SI228 · 8rK IF22 · 14rH FL14 · 12rK SI212 · 10rJ FL10 · 10r

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?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 59 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.