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Where to buy a 1ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 74 of them, across 120,341 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

120,341

Retailers carrying

74

Median confirmed price

NZ$4,805

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 105,137 · IGI 5,879 · HRD 2,329

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$3,417 and NZ$6,639 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$2,486Median NZ$4,805Upper 10% NZ$8,589

Middle half listed between NZ$3,417 to NZ$6,639

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 21,949 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

86%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

NZ$4,028

Stones compared

14,855

Across 14,855 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 86% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$4,028. 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 Jewellers9,761 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

    5,634 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 4Aurelinne5,291 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5Rare Carat5,072 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. 10Yorxs3,424 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Moon Ocean3,151 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  2. 12Blue Nile3,098 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 14Allurez2,986 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  5. 15RockHer2,919 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  9. 19Cape Diamonds2,369 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
  12. 22B2C Jewels2,268 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
  14. 24Ritani1,969 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

D VS18,540 · 65rD VS27,665 · 65rG VS26,531 · 65rE VS16,053 · 63rE VS25,987 · 63rH VS25,972 · 64rF VS25,850 · 64rG VS15,704 · 64rD VVS25,572 · 65rH VS15,246 · 64rF VS15,236 · 64rI VS14,968 · 59rI VS24,926 · 61rE VVS24,181 · 62rG VVS24,151 · 62rD VVS14,112 · 61rH VVS23,472 · 60rF VVS23,271 · 63rE VVS13,146 · 63rH VVS13,041 · 58rF VVS13,011 · 62rI VVS22,982 · 56rG VVS12,853 · 61rI VVS12,551 · 58rD IF1,179 · 60rG IF822 · 48rF IF790 · 57rI IF777 · 53rH IF770 · 54rE IF673 · 56rD FL183 · 36rG FL53 · 28rE FL45 · 25rF FL16 · 11r

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 14,855 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 86%, about NZ$4,028.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.