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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 60 of them, across 12,936 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

12,936

Retailers carrying

60

Median active price

NZ$1,168

Grade combinations

33

Certificate mix:GIA 11,645 · IGI 164 · HRD 9

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$756Median NZ$1,168Upper 10% NZ$1,799

Middle half sell between NZ$919 to NZ$1,443

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,663 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

79%

Typical difference

NZ$872

Stones compared

1,570

Across 1,570 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 79% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$872. 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
  11. 21

    MOH London

    247 in stock
    United Kingdom

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.

F VVS1838 · 45rG VS1709 · 42rG VVS1706 · 46rE VS2704 · 47rE VVS1688 · 47rE VVS2687 · 38rD VVS2651 · 43rF VS1637 · 49rD VS2566 · 42rE VS1564 · 48rD VS1562 · 47rG VS2561 · 48rD VVS1551 · 41rG VVS2513 · 44rF VVS2499 · 48rF VS2465 · 45rH VVS1457 · 41rH VS1379 · 42rH VVS2304 · 42rI VVS1249 · 37rI VS1217 · 35rH IF206 · 32rI VS2194 · 35rI VVS2160 · 38rF IF151 · 21rH VS2147 · 31rG IF140 · 32rI IF119 · 36rE IF101 · 24rD IF99 · 30rE FL44 · 21rH FL29 · 11rD FL15 · 8r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 1,570 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 79%, about NZ$872.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 33 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.