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Where to buy a 1ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 71 of them, across 103,312 live listings.

Updated September 20, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

103,312

Retailers carrying

71

Median active price

£2,110

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 91,509 · IGI 5,288 · HRD 1,679

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £1,103Median £2,110Upper 10% £3,844

Middle half sell between £1,496 to £2,929

Certificated stones with a live price only, 30,730 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

55%

Typical difference

£870

Stones compared

18,466

Across 18,466 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 55% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £870. 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
  1. 12

    MOH London

    2,680 in stock
    United Kingdom

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

8 of the 25 retailers ship to United Kingdom. 17 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS16,792 · 60rD VS26,646 · 62rG VS26,139 · 62rF VS25,727 · 61rH VS25,354 · 62rE VS15,151 · 61rE VS24,881 · 58rF VS14,819 · 62rH VS14,684 · 61rG VS14,675 · 62rD VVS24,437 · 61rI VS24,362 · 54rI VS14,029 · 54rE VVS23,423 · 60rD VVS13,321 · 58rG VVS23,292 · 58rH VVS23,211 · 56rF VVS22,828 · 59rE VVS12,771 · 59rI VVS22,630 · 53rF VVS12,561 · 57rH VVS12,508 · 56rG VVS12,283 · 56rI VVS12,047 · 51rD IF980 · 54rG IF856 · 49rH IF712 · 50rI IF678 · 50rF IF581 · 54rE IF528 · 54rD FL230 · 36rE FL78 · 27rG FL59 · 25rH FL21 · 8rF FL14 · 7r

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 18,466 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 55%, about £870.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 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.