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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 114,066 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

114,066

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

$699

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 103,910 · IGI 3,783 · HRD 27

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $483Median $699Upper 10% $1,000

Middle half sell between $568 to $818

Certificated stones with a live price only, 36,074 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

35%

Typical difference

$222

Stones compared

17,358

Across 17,358 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 35% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $222. 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
  8. 18Ritani2,180 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Ritani
  9. 19

    GemTrove

    2,155 in stock
    AU
  13. 23RockHer1,604 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  14. 24Adiamor1,481 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

13 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 12 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS16,443 · 55rD VVS26,293 · 55rF VVS15,796 · 55rD VS15,646 · 59rG VVS15,498 · 56rE VS15,438 · 60rF VVS25,348 · 55rE VVS15,336 · 57rF VS15,171 · 57rE VVS25,031 · 56rE VS24,760 · 58rG VVS24,544 · 59rG VS14,507 · 57rF VS24,386 · 57rD VS23,867 · 56rH VS13,815 · 56rG VS23,811 · 57rH VVS23,752 · 54rH VVS13,481 · 54rH VS23,063 · 55rI VVS22,861 · 50rI VVS12,773 · 47rI VS12,722 · 48rI VS22,184 · 48rD IF1,477 · 52rF IF1,303 · 52rG IF1,163 · 52rE IF1,085 · 50rH IF1,039 · 52rI IF962 · 43rD FL156 · 28rE FL96 · 25rF FL95 · 29rI FL62 · 13rH FL62 · 26rG FL40 · 14r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 17,358 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 35%, about $222.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 36 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.