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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 11,881 current listings.

Updated October 28, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

11,881

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

$632

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 10,645 · IGI 115 · HRD 8

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $544 and $826 (as of October 28, 2026).

Lower 10% $447Median $632Upper 10% $1,229

Middle half listed between $544 to $826

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,408 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

108%

Typical difference

$709

Stones compared

982

Across 982 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 108% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $709. 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.

  1. 1Rare Carat1,010 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 6Ritani388 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  8. 8Yorxs373 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11NZ Jewellers330 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 12

    The Perfect Carat

    318 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 14Aurelinne310 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  6. 16Cape Diamonds279 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  8. 18Moon Ocean244 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  9. 19B2C Jewels243 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  10. 20ZCOVA241 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  11. 21RockHer236 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded and shipping details come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer above. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

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

Narrow it down by grade

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

F VVS1898 · 51rF VS1788 · 55rG VVS1660 · 49rG VS1647 · 45rG VS2643 · 49rD VVS2632 · 49rE VVS2598 · 45rG VVS2541 · 48rE VS2532 · 50rE VVS1520 · 50rH VVS1515 · 50rF VVS2500 · 54rD VS1458 · 50rD VVS1456 · 44rF VS2433 · 47rE VS1412 · 54rD VS2396 · 49rI VVS1314 · 38rH VS1297 · 47rH VVS2228 · 43rI VS2206 · 38rI VS1184 · 39rI VVS2164 · 40rH IF146 · 33rG IF125 · 38rH VS2123 · 32rI IF121 · 39rF IF109 · 15rE IF95 · 30rD IF80 · 33rE FL30 · 20rH FL13 · 11r

Stones at this spec now

Current 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 982 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 108%, about $709.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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?

Listings refresh as we re-read each retailer, most of them every day. 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.