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Where to buy a 0.5ct lab-grown pear diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 48 of them, across 72,569 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

72,569

Retailers carrying

48

Median active price

£202

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 66,322 · GIA 649 · GCAL 244

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £86Median £202Upper 10% £522

Middle half sell between £140 to £307

Certificated stones with a live price only, 16,977 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

184%

Typical difference

£296

Stones compared

10,334

Across 10,334 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 184% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £296. 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 September 2, 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 VVS214,362 · 42rD VVS113,469 · 35rD VS18,770 · 36rE VVS26,352 · 36rE VS14,861 · 38rE VVS13,584 · 33rD IF2,637 · 33rD VS21,848 · 33rF VS11,802 · 32rH VS11,762 · 20rH VS21,755 · 19rG VS11,683 · 28rF VVS21,586 · 36rE VS21,541 · 34rF VS21,046 · 32rH VVS2858 · 25rI VS1798 · 20rI VS2701 · 19rG VVS2683 · 27rG VS2675 · 17rF VVS1545 · 33rI VVS2345 · 18rE IF343 · 29rH VVS1120 · 24rD FL119 · 20rG VVS1114 · 27rI VVS1101 · 22rF IF50 · 21rG IF27 · 14rE FL17 · 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

  • Pear: a teardrop-shaped brilliant whose asymmetry is a feature.
  • 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 10,334 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 184%, about £296.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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.