Carat Hunter · Where to buy diamonds
0.5ct · I · VVS2 · Asscher · Natural
Every retailer carrying this exact spec, from our latest listings.
Updated October 28, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
Market at this spec
Active listings
163
Retailers carrying
40
Price range
NZ$677 to
NZ$2,564
Median confirmed price
NZ$1,324
Range and median take each diamond at this spec at its cheapest recently confirmed price. They are cohort statistics, not per-retailer pricing claims.
Every retailer that stocks this spec
Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.
- United States·Founded 2012·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Wish
- United States·Founded 2021·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United States·GIA·21-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·GIA·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
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6 in stockUS·GIATerms not yet verified - United Kingdom·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·GIA·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
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- United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Allurez
- United States·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- United States·Founded 1924·GIA·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Zales
- United States·Founded 1993·GIA·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jared
- United States·Founded 1916·GIA·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Kay Jewelers
- Hong Kong·GIA·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
- Australia·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Torres Jewel Co
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·GIA·90-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA·7-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 1996·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jogia Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA·40-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United States·Founded 1999·GIA·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ritani
- United States·Founded 2004·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United States·Founded 1999·GIA·30-day returns·Ships to New ZealandTerms not yet verifiedVisit 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.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 0.5ct I VVS2from $445 across 5 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 0.5ct I VVS2from $476 across 7 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 0.53ct I VVS2from $542 across 18 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 0.5ct I VVS2from $454 across 7 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 0.54ct I VVS2from $627 across 22 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 0.55ct I VVS2from $685 across 4 retailersAs of October 21, 2026
How pricing is spread at this spec
For the 49 diamonds at this spec with a recently confirmed price, each taken at its cheapest confirmed price, the distribution looks like this:
- Lowest confirmedNZ$677
- 10th percentileNZ$927
- MedianNZ$1,324
- 75th percentileNZ$1,674
- 90th percentileNZ$1,828
- Highest confirmedNZ$2,564
The 3.8x spread from the lowest to the highest confirmed price is normal for cohorts at this spec. Differences reflect cert lab, cut quality, brand premium and inclusions visibility.
Cohort distribution only. No retailer named adjacent to a dollar figure in this section.
How to pick
Lowest price floor for the spec?
The cheapest confirmed prices start around NZ$927. Use the explorer to sort by price.
Sort by priceGIA-graded only?
153 of 163 (94%) carry GIA. 23 retailers stock GIA at this spec.
Want None or Faint fluorescence?
148 of 163 are graded None or Faint at this spec.
Shopping from New Zealand?
16 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 9 do not.
What this spec means
- Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
- I colour: near-colourless, with a faint warm tint just detectable in larger stones.
- VVS2 clarity: very very slight inclusions, difficult to find under 10x magnification.
- Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.
Compare the top retailers carrying this spec
Side-by-side facts for the two stores carrying the most 0.5ct I VVS2 asscher natural diamonds.
Compare Diamond Wish vs AurelinneRelated specs
Frequently asked
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.
Why is one retailer cheaper for the same certificate?
Markup and overhead vary by retailer. The same physical diamond can list at very different prices across stores. See our cross-retailer analysis for the structural reasons.
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.