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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 121,782 live listings.

Updated September 17, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

121,782

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

SGD 885

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 111,268 · IGI 3,946 · HRD 31

What it actually costs

Lower 10% SGD 613Median SGD 885Upper 10% SGD 1,319

Middle half sell between SGD 719 to SGD 1,069

Certificated stones with a live price only, 36,631 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

39%

Typical difference

SGD 372

Stones compared

18,579

Across 18,579 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 39% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of SGD 372. 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. 8

    GemTrove

    3,943 in stock
    AU
Show 15 more retailers

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS17,197 · 55rD VVS27,065 · 56rF VVS16,392 · 55rD VS16,026 · 59rE VVS16,006 · 57rG VVS15,960 · 56rF VVS25,766 · 55rE VS15,751 · 60rE VVS25,501 · 56rF VS15,426 · 58rG VVS24,922 · 59rE VS24,921 · 58rG VS14,743 · 57rF VS24,477 · 57rD VS24,080 · 56rG VS23,974 · 57rH VS13,970 · 56rH VVS23,932 · 54rH VVS13,686 · 54rH VS23,021 · 56rI VVS22,954 · 50rI VVS12,877 · 47rI VS12,784 · 48rI VS22,233 · 48rD IF1,672 · 52rF IF1,422 · 52rG IF1,214 · 52rE IF1,205 · 50rH IF1,075 · 52rI IF1,011 · 43rD FL163 · 27rE FL97 · 25rF FL95 · 28rH FL63 · 27rI FL61 · 12rG FL40 · 14r

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

  • 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 18,579 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 39%, about SGD 372.

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.

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