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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 123,166 live listings.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

123,166

Retailers carrying

62

Median active price

£542

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 111,124 · IGI 5,896 · HRD 17 · AGS 1

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £371Median £542Upper 10% £858

Middle half sell between £440 to £694

Certificated stones with a live price only, 37,100 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

44%

Typical difference

£233

Stones compared

17,356

Across 17,356 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 44% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £233. 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
  11. 21

    GemTrove

    1,821 in stock
    AU

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

D VS18,588 · 57rD VS27,671 · 58rE VS16,828 · 56rE VS26,793 · 56rF VS16,734 · 55rD VVS26,696 · 55rF VS26,340 · 57rD VVS16,293 · 56rE VVS25,743 · 55rG VS25,223 · 57rF VVS25,127 · 54rG VS15,118 · 56rF VVS14,183 · 53rE VVS14,046 · 53rG VVS23,777 · 54rG VVS13,579 · 54rH VS23,555 · 54rH VS13,487 · 53rH VVS13,267 · 52rH VVS22,955 · 54rI VS12,841 · 47rI VVS12,760 · 47rI VVS22,691 · 45rI VS22,400 · 47rD IF1,339 · 47rG IF1,141 · 49rH IF1,084 · 48rF IF976 · 49rI IF937 · 41rE IF893 · 50rG FL30 · 7rD FL29 · 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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 17,356 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 44%, about £233.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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.

Where to Buy 0.5ct Natural Oval Diamonds | Carat Hunter