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Where to buy a 1.5ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 52,341 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

52,341

Retailers carrying

69

Median confirmed price

$5,870

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 44,735 · IGI 3,133 · HRD 829

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $4,153 and $8,207 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% $3,040Median $5,870Upper 10% $10,614

Middle half listed between $4,153 to $8,207

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 6,799 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

65%

Typical difference

$3,401

Stones compared

5,201

Across 5,201 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 65% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $3,401. 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. 1NZ Jewellers3,695 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. 4Rare Carat2,176 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
  3. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    2,045 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 6Aurelinne2,017 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 9Yorxs1,819 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 10Blue Nile1,540 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Moon Ocean1,515 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  2. 13Allurez1,383 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  3. 14B2C Jewels1,350 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
  4. 15Brilliance1,327 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  5. 16RockHer1,317 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 20Cape Diamonds956 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
  7. 24Adiamor764 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  8. 25Ritani751 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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.

21 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 4 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS13,917 · 57rH VS13,383 · 63rI VVS23,207 · 59rI VVS12,840 · 56rI VS22,823 · 59rH VS22,788 · 63rH VVS22,720 · 63rG VVS22,533 · 63rG VS22,454 · 62rG VS12,354 · 64rE VS12,094 · 65rH VVS12,037 · 62rE VVS21,896 · 61rG VVS11,826 · 63rF VS11,814 · 63rF VS21,599 · 63rF VVS21,518 · 60rD VS11,491 · 64rE VS21,334 · 63rE VVS11,327 · 60rD VS21,286 · 59rF VVS11,213 · 61rD VVS21,101 · 61rD VVS1802 · 61rH IF599 · 48rI IF520 · 49rG IF297 · 53rE IF179 · 46rD IF169 · 43rF IF81 · 35rG FL37 · 27rF FL23 · 20rH FL22 · 18rD FL20 · 11rI FL19 · 15rE FL18 · 16r

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

  • 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 5,201 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 65%, about $3,401.

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?

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.

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