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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 53,727 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

53,727

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

NZ$1,145

Grade combinations

57

Certificate mix:GIA 45,808 · IGI 1,684 · AGS 61 · HRD 23

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$893 and NZ$1,642 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$756Median NZ$1,145Upper 10% NZ$2,065

Middle half listed between NZ$893 to NZ$1,642

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 8,780 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1Rare Carat6,571 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 6Allurez2,107 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  9. 9NZ Jewellers1,649 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  10. 10Yorxs1,575 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
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  3. 13Carbon Sparkle1,179 in stock
    United States·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  6. 16Aurelinne1,007 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  8. 18

    The Perfect Carat

    971 in stock
    US·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 19B2C Jewels920 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  10. 20Cape Diamonds810 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  16. 26RockHer622 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  22. 32

    GemTrove

    389 in stock
    AU·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
  23. 33Jared385 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·AGS, GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  25. 35ZCOVA365 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  34. 44Zales216 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·AGS, GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  54. 64

    Diamovida

    1 in stock
    CA·IGI
    Terms not yet verified

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.

34 of the 62 retailers with shipping details ship to New Zealand. 28 do not. 4 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E SI12,312 · 55rE VS22,177 · 59rE VS12,154 · 56rF VS22,106 · 56rF SI11,773 · 54rG VS21,743 · 53rG VVS11,714 · 56rF VS11,706 · 58rE VVS21,677 · 57rE VVS11,642 · 54rF VVS21,626 · 58rG SI11,594 · 49rF VVS11,590 · 57rD VS11,456 · 57rD VVS11,420 · 51rG VVS21,406 · 57rD VS21,355 · 57rG VS11,341 · 53rH VS21,334 · 53rD VVS21,248 · 56rD SI11,231 · 52rE SI21,188 · 41rH VS11,158 · 51rH VVS21,062 · 50rH VVS11,049 · 53rH SI11,020 · 47rF SI2972 · 40rI VS2908 · 44rJ VS1857 · 44rI SI1829 · 43rI VVS1751 · 46rI VS1750 · 48rG SI2746 · 36rI VVS2735 · 50rJ VVS2706 · 48rD SI2628 · 42rD IF604 · 36rJ VVS1568 · 38rG IF540 · 47rJ VS2512 · 42rH SI2482 · 35rF IF432 · 46rE IF394 · 49rH IF312 · 45rJ SI1300 · 36rI SI2292 · 27rK VS1219 · 27rK VVS2190 · 22rK VS2159 · 28rJ SI2155 · 31rJ IF152 · 40rI IF140 · 37rK SI1133 · 24rK VVS176 · 23rK SI236 · 15rD FL28 · 22rG FL15 · 8r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 57 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.