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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 128,841 live listings.

Updated September 21, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

128,841

Retailers carrying

64

Median active price

£548

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 115,864 · IGI 6,769 · HRD 20 · AGS 1

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £372Median £548Upper 10% £875

Middle half sell between £445 to £707

Certificated stones with a live price only, 38,747 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

50%

Typical difference

£265

Stones compared

17,766

Across 17,766 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 50% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £265. 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.

Show 15 more retailers
  7. 17

    MOH London

    2,710 in stock
    United Kingdom
  13. 23

    GemTrove

    1,833 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.

D VS18,997 · 59rD VS27,990 · 59rE VS17,164 · 58rE VS27,061 · 57rD VVS27,015 · 57rF VS17,011 · 56rD VVS16,570 · 57rF VS26,568 · 60rE VVS26,040 · 56rG VS25,397 · 59rG VS15,348 · 57rF VVS25,309 · 55rF VVS14,406 · 54rE VVS14,189 · 54rG VVS23,986 · 55rG VVS13,775 · 55rH VS23,670 · 55rH VS13,654 · 54rH VVS13,415 · 54rH VVS23,091 · 56rI VS13,005 · 48rI VVS12,918 · 48rI VVS22,812 · 46rI VS22,538 · 48rD IF1,393 · 48rG IF1,218 · 50rH IF1,201 · 49rF IF1,056 · 50rI IF992 · 42rE IF951 · 51rG FL30 · 7rD FL30 · 15r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 17,766 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 50%, about £265.

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?

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.