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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 29,674 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

29,674

Retailers carrying

64

Median active price

£533

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 24,025 · IGI 988 · AGS 58 · HRD 11

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £350Median £533Upper 10% £896

Middle half sell between £431 to £664

Certificated stones with a live price only, 8,008 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

31%

Typical difference

£150

Stones compared

4,346

Across 4,346 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 31% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £150. 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
  14. 24

    GemTrove

    385 in stock
    AU

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

6 of the 25 retailers ship to United Kingdom. 19 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VS11,770 · 55rE VS21,477 · 51rF VS11,414 · 56rD VS11,399 · 51rF VS21,397 · 52rG VVS21,390 · 52rE VVS21,374 · 53rG VVS11,327 · 50rF VVS21,272 · 54rG VS21,259 · 49rE VVS11,243 · 49rF VVS11,219 · 55rG VS11,216 · 48rD VVS21,193 · 54rH VVS21,126 · 47rH VS11,088 · 44rD VS21,031 · 54rH VS2977 · 46rH VVS1948 · 46rD VVS1913 · 48rI VVS1758 · 42rI VVS2656 · 45rI VS2568 · 40rG IF553 · 39rI VS1549 · 44rD IF411 · 37rF IF325 · 39rE IF294 · 44rH IF281 · 39rI IF150 · 36rD FL33 · 19rF FL27 · 16rG FL21 · 5rE FL11 · 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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • 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 4,346 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 31%, about £150.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.