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Where to buy a 1.5ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 71 of them, across 46,024 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

46,024

Retailers carrying

71

Median confirmed price

NZ$10,441

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 40,282 · IGI 2,216 · HRD 423

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$6,894 and NZ$14,656 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$4,643Median NZ$10,441Upper 10% NZ$18,773

Middle half listed between NZ$6,894 to NZ$14,656

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 10,505 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

75%

Typical difference

NZ$6,173

Stones compared

7,956

Across 7,956 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 75% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$6,173. 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 Jewellers3,289 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
  2. 3Rare Carat2,073 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
  3. 4Aurelinne1,966 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 7

    The Perfect Carat

    1,714 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 10Yorxs1,438 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 13Blue Nile1,178 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  2. 15Allurez1,085 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  3. 16RockHer1,066 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  4. 17B2C Jewels1,066 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
  5. 21Cape Diamonds924 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
  6. 24Ritani816 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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 New Zealand. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS23,728 · 64rH VS23,301 · 62rI VS23,136 · 62rH VS12,671 · 61rD VS22,631 · 60rG VS12,620 · 65rI VS12,563 · 58rE VS22,347 · 61rF VS22,333 · 64rD VS12,284 · 62rH VVS21,788 · 62rF VS11,677 · 64rI VVS21,640 · 56rG VVS21,547 · 64rE VS11,528 · 60rH VVS11,322 · 61rI VVS11,167 · 58rE VVS21,039 · 57rD VVS21,026 · 62rF VVS2903 · 61rF VVS1859 · 60rG VVS1788 · 56rE VVS1776 · 61rD VVS1736 · 58rI IF345 · 45rH IF335 · 42rD IF264 · 40rF IF205 · 48rG IF175 · 50rD FL145 · 38rE IF129 · 30r

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

  • 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 7,956 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 75%, about NZ$6,173.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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 1.5ct Natural Oval Diamonds | Carat Hunter