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Where to buy a 1ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 83 of them, across 416,838 current listings.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

416,838

Retailers carrying

83

Median confirmed price

₹315,709

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 333,230 · IGI 47,578 · HRD 8,875 · AGS 2

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between ₹224,806 and ₹467,990 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% ₹169,106Median ₹315,709Upper 10% ₹658,953

Middle half listed between ₹224,806 to ₹467,990

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 84,964 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

81%

Typical difference

₹225,291

Stones compared

50,700

Across 50,700 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 81% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of ₹225,291. 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 Jewellers30,030 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 3Aurelinne19,939 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  3. 4Yorxs18,880 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  4. 7Rare Carat17,899 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  5. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    16,659 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 9Allurez13,114 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 15B2C Jewels9,536 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 17RockHer8,846 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  3. 19Blue Nile8,108 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile

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.

17 of the 25 retailers ship to India. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS229,607 · 69rG VS224,019 · 72rG VS123,097 · 72rH VS122,606 · 71rG VVS221,391 · 67rI VS218,474 · 66rF VS117,846 · 70rI VS117,396 · 63rE VS116,507 · 69rE VS215,830 · 73rD VS115,516 · 68rF VS215,163 · 71rD VVS114,702 · 69rD VS214,613 · 67rG VVS114,367 · 68rF VVS114,236 · 69rH VVS214,042 · 66rE VVS113,076 · 69rD VVS212,744 · 64rE VVS212,734 · 68rF VVS212,383 · 69rI VVS211,317 · 58rH VVS110,427 · 65rI VVS19,235 · 60rD IF4,505 · 65rF IF4,295 · 65rG IF4,174 · 62rE IF3,962 · 65rH IF3,809 · 64rI IF2,802 · 57rD FL1,531 · 50rG FL118 · 24rE FL113 · 32rF FL92 · 31rH FL64 · 20rI FL45 · 15r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per 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 50,700 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 81%, about ₹225,291.

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?

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.

Where to Buy 1ct Natural Round Diamonds | Carat Hunter