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Where to buy a 1ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 107,754 live listings.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

107,754

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

£1,991

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 94,268 · IGI 5,683 · HRD 862

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £1,077Median £1,991Upper 10% £3,385

Middle half sell between £1,470 to £2,621

Certificated stones with a live price only, 20,689 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

40%

Typical difference

£680

Stones compared

13,259

Across 13,259 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 40% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £680. 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. 9

    MOH London

    3,893 in stock
    United Kingdom
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  1. 20

    GemTrove

    1,902 in stock
    AU

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VVS25,576 · 58rH VVS25,433 · 58rG VS15,417 · 62rI VS15,318 · 55rH VS15,138 · 60rH VVS14,973 · 57rG VVS14,942 · 58rI VVS24,624 · 53rH VS24,598 · 62rE VS14,439 · 62rG VS24,433 · 61rF VS14,396 · 62rE VVS24,382 · 61rI VVS14,146 · 53rF VVS14,021 · 60rI VS24,017 · 54rF VVS23,859 · 62rE VVS13,772 · 60rF VS23,562 · 59rD VVS23,462 · 58rE VS23,333 · 60rD VS13,096 · 58rD VVS12,780 · 60rD VS22,533 · 58rF IF1,042 · 56rH IF956 · 54rI IF906 · 50rG IF887 · 54rD IF723 · 51rE IF601 · 53rD FL104 · 30rF FL95 · 35rE FL58 · 25rI FL57 · 30rG FL43 · 22rH FL32 · 20r

Stones at this spec now

Live 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 13,259 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 40%, about £680.

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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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