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Where to buy a 1ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 73 of them, across 138,037 current listings.

Updated November 2, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

138,037

Retailers carrying

73

Median confirmed price

NZ$4,584

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 122,303 · IGI 6,774 · HRD 1,298

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$3,463 and NZ$6,086 (as of November 2, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$2,559Median NZ$4,584Upper 10% NZ$7,784

Middle half listed between NZ$3,463 to NZ$6,086

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 16,653 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

82%

Typical difference

NZ$3,989

Stones compared

11,539

Across 11,539 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 82% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$3,989. 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 Jewellers10,271 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  3. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    7,165 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 7Aurelinne5,172 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  8. 8Rare Carat5,133 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  10. 10RockHer4,624 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Yorxs4,292 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 13Blue Nile3,462 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 14B2C Jewels3,334 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  10. 20Cape Diamonds2,717 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  11. 21Allurez2,717 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  14. 24

    GemTrove

    1,939 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS17,298 · 67rG VVS26,852 · 63rH VS16,665 · 63rH VVS26,631 · 63rG VVS16,326 · 62rF VS16,166 · 66rE VS16,022 · 65rG VS26,017 · 64rE VVS25,812 · 65rH VS25,787 · 65rH VVS15,759 · 63rI VS15,672 · 58rI VVS25,394 · 57rF VVS25,269 · 63rD VVS24,915 · 61rF VS24,861 · 66rF VVS14,837 · 64rI VS24,791 · 58rE VS24,726 · 62rE VVS14,674 · 64rI VVS14,529 · 58rD VS14,438 · 63rD VVS13,848 · 62rD VS23,735 · 61rF IF1,301 · 58rD IF1,185 · 57rG IF1,137 · 57rI IF1,115 · 52rH IF1,065 · 57rE IF859 · 54rF FL118 · 42rD FL78 · 31rI FL53 · 32rE FL42 · 19rG FL34 · 21rH FL26 · 22r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 11,539 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 82%, about NZ$3,989.

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 Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter