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Where to buy a 0.5ct lab-grown marquise diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 47 of them, across 25,521 live listings.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
25,521
Retailers carrying
47
Median active price
SGD 339
Grade combinations
26
What it actually costs
Middle half sell between SGD 231 to SGD 562
Certificated stones with a live price only, 6,185 of them. Each contributes its best available price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
154%
Typical difference
SGD 402
Stones compared
3,008
Across 3,008 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 154% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of SGD 402. 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 States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit B2C Jewels
- United States·Founded 2016Visit Rare Carat
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returnsVisit Taylor and Hart
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsVisit Yorxs
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returnsVisit 77 Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Heaven
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returnsVisit Cape Diamonds
- AustraliaVisit Aida Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returnsVisit Brilliant Earth
Show 15 more retailers
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsVisit Novita Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·30-day returnsVisit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- Canada·Founded 2002·14-day returnsVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- United States·Founded 1959·30-day returnsVisit Riddles Jewelry
- Australia·3-day returnsVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returnsVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsVisit With Clarity
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsVisit Adiamor
- United StatesVisit William & Sons Jewelers
- Hong KongVisit Ting Diamond
- United Kingdom·Founded 2010·60-day returnsVisit MD Diamonds and Jewellers
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsVisit Reve Diamonds
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returnsVisit Michael Trio
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Quarter
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returnsVisit MoiMoi Australia
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.
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
- Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its carat.
- Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.
Frequently asked
How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?
Across 3,008 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 154%, about SGD 402.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 26 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.