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Where to buy a 1.5ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 9,714 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

9,714

Retailers carrying

63

Median active price

£4,581

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:GIA 8,449 · IGI 315 · HRD 135

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £2,479Median £4,581Upper 10% £9,063

Middle half sell between £3,325 to £6,537

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,030 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

37%

Typical difference

£1,476

Stones compared

1,320

Across 1,320 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 37% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £1,476. 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.

7 of the 25 retailers ship to United Kingdom. 18 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS1851 · 53rH VVS2701 · 50rG VS1667 · 51rH VS2667 · 51rI VS1580 · 44rF VS1579 · 52rI VS2531 · 45rG VS2522 · 52rF VS2495 · 52rE VS1495 · 51rE VS2434 · 48rH VVS1390 · 50rI VVS2384 · 46rG VVS2348 · 46rD VS1307 · 43rF VVS2299 · 49rI VVS1294 · 47rD VS2222 · 42rE VVS2179 · 41rG VVS1165 · 38rD VVS2123 · 38rI IF122 · 36rF VVS1117 · 40rH IF62 · 26rE VVS160 · 25rE IF46 · 25rG FL29 · 16rD VVS125 · 11rG IF14 · 12r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 1,320 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 37%, about £1,476.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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.