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Where to buy a 0.5ct lab-grown heart diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 40 of them, across 15,779 current listings.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
15,779
Retailers carrying
40
Median confirmed price
SGD 238
Grade combinations
22
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between SGD 175 and SGD 383 (as of November 5, 2026).
Middle half listed between SGD 175 to SGD 383
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,495 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Cheapest to dearest, median
459%
Cheapest to dearest, median in price
SGD 1,022
Stones compared
1,241
Across 1,241 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 459% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of SGD 1,022. 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.
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
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839 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2004·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Heaven
Show 15 more retailers
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- Hong Kong·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returns·Ships to SingaporeTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- Australia·3-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
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.
13 of the 25 retailers ship to Singapore. 12 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 0.45ct D VVS2from $95 across 17 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 0.49ct D VVS2from $93 across 14 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
- 0.45ct D VS1from $85 across 14 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
- 0.48ct D VS1from $98 across 15 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 0.51ct E VVS2from $137 across 9 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 0.55ct E VVS2from $173 across 19 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
What this spec means
- Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
- Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.
Frequently asked
How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?
Across 1,241 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 459%, about SGD 1,022.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 22 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.