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Where to buy a 1.5ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 36,258 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

36,258

Retailers carrying

69

Median active price

£4,827

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 31,364 · IGI 1,822 · HRD 313

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £2,194Median £4,827Upper 10% £8,748

Middle half sell between £3,181 to £6,803

Certificated stones with a live price only, 14,361 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

37%

Typical difference

£1,470

Stones compared

8,574

Across 8,574 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 £1,470. 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.

G VS22,756 · 56rI VS22,598 · 54rH VS22,426 · 56rI VS12,274 · 53rH VS12,171 · 56rG VS11,995 · 58rD VS21,989 · 54rF VS21,934 · 61rD VS11,725 · 57rE VS21,649 · 54rF VS11,437 · 57rH VVS21,353 · 55rE VS11,303 · 55rI VVS21,209 · 50rG VVS21,154 · 59rH VVS11,062 · 54rI VVS1941 · 51rF VVS2799 · 54rD VVS2780 · 53rE VVS2728 · 50rF VVS1727 · 54rE VVS1683 · 55rD VVS1675 · 50rG VVS1645 · 49rH IF275 · 39rI IF238 · 38rD IF216 · 43rG IF182 · 41rF IF127 · 35rE IF90 · 23rD FL77 · 27rE FL24 · 15r

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 8,574 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 37%, about £1,470.

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.