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Where to buy a 1ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 94,905 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

94,905

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

£2,222

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 83,969 · IGI 4,796 · HRD 1,377

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £1,176Median £2,222Upper 10% £4,010

Middle half sell between £1,594 to £3,064

Certificated stones with a live price only, 29,829 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

36%

Typical difference

£650

Stones compared

17,597

Across 17,597 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 36% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £650. 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

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS16,204 · 59rD VS26,080 · 61rG VS25,865 · 61rF VS25,240 · 60rH VS24,958 · 61rE VS14,775 · 58rE VS24,497 · 57rF VS14,478 · 60rH VS14,277 · 60rG VS14,264 · 59rI VS24,034 · 52rD VVS23,993 · 59rI VS13,685 · 53rE VVS23,116 · 58rD VVS13,062 · 57rG VVS23,037 · 57rH VVS22,901 · 55rE VVS12,601 · 57rF VVS22,599 · 57rI VVS22,418 · 52rF VVS12,329 · 56rH VVS12,284 · 56rG VVS12,095 · 56rI VVS11,840 · 50rD IF874 · 53rG IF750 · 47rH IF640 · 47rI IF622 · 49rF IF519 · 53rE IF504 · 53rD FL199 · 34rE FL72 · 25rG FL56 · 24rH FL20 · 8rF FL13 · 6r

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 17,597 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 36%, about £650.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 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.