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Where to buy a 1ct natural pear diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 68,401 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

68,401

Retailers carrying

69

Median active price

NZ$4,595

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 56,096 · IGI 5,940 · HRD 1,010

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$2,442Median NZ$4,595Upper 10% NZ$8,747

Middle half sell between NZ$3,277 to NZ$6,545

Certificated stones with a live price only, 27,117 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

32%

Typical difference

NZ$1,291

Stones compared

16,996

Across 16,996 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 32% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$1,291. 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

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.

D VS24,108 · 56rD VS13,911 · 58rG VS23,802 · 58rH VS23,773 · 58rH VS13,752 · 57rI VS23,386 · 52rG VS13,192 · 61rI VS13,124 · 49rF VS23,116 · 60rE VS22,940 · 57rF VS12,858 · 58rE VS12,547 · 60rH VVS22,491 · 53rD VVS22,449 · 57rD VVS12,430 · 56rH VVS12,173 · 55rE VVS21,838 · 56rE VVS11,835 · 55rI VVS21,800 · 47rG VVS21,761 · 55rI VVS11,581 · 50rG VVS11,475 · 55rF VVS21,473 · 57rF VVS11,377 · 54rD IF1,201 · 55rH IF898 · 49rI IF800 · 45rG IF788 · 49rE IF709 · 51rF IF523 · 49rD FL201 · 30rE FL26 · 14rF FL18 · 11rG FL17 · 9rI FL16 · 11rH FL12 · 3r

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

  • Pear: a teardrop-shaped brilliant whose asymmetry is a feature.
  • 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 16,996 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 32%, about NZ$1,291.

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?

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.