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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 57 of them, across 12,024 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

12,024

Retailers carrying

57

Median active price

$690

Grade combinations

33

Certificate mix:GIA 10,749 · IGI 148 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $458Median $690Upper 10% $1,066

Middle half sell between $558 to $840

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,618 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

61%

Typical difference

$373

Stones compared

1,473

Across 1,473 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 61% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $373. 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.

  7. 7Ritani463 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Ritani
  8. 8Jared441 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  9. 9Zales434 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
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  13. 23RockHer183 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer

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

14 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 11 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

F VVS1766 · 43rG VS1673 · 39rG VVS1673 · 45rE VVS2650 · 36rE VS2645 · 47rE VVS1611 · 45rD VVS2603 · 41rF VS1581 · 46rE VS1544 · 45rD VS1526 · 44rD VVS1513 · 39rD VS2513 · 40rG VS2502 · 48rG VVS2495 · 43rF VVS2463 · 44rH VVS1438 · 40rF VS2429 · 44rH VS1371 · 40rH VVS2278 · 39rI VVS1230 · 37rI VS1196 · 34rH IF184 · 30rI VS2173 · 34rI VVS2148 · 38rF IF148 · 20rH VS2137 · 30rG IF133 · 28rI IF114 · 33rE IF91 · 23rD IF90 · 26rE FL41 · 18rH FL27 · 10rD 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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 1,473 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 61%, about $373.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 33 color 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.