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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 40,587 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

40,587

Retailers carrying

69

Median active price

$6,150

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 33,872 · IGI 2,568 · HRD 480

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $3,224Median $6,150Upper 10% $10,880

Middle half sell between $4,371 to $8,464

Certificated stones with a live price only, 8,591 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

33%

Typical difference

$1,717

Stones compared

5,744

Across 5,744 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 33% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,717. 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
  6. 16Adiamor931 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 19Jared731 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  11. 21Zales711 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
  12. 22RockHer686 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.

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.

I VS13,019 · 53rH VS12,714 · 58rI VVS22,555 · 51rH VVS22,276 · 57rI VS22,223 · 52rH VS22,160 · 57rI VVS12,100 · 52rG VS12,031 · 60rG VVS22,010 · 58rG VS21,781 · 58rH VVS11,700 · 56rE VS11,592 · 59rF VS11,463 · 57rG VVS11,307 · 56rE VVS21,307 · 58rF VS21,256 · 57rD VS11,201 · 59rF VVS21,141 · 57rE VS21,029 · 53rD VS21,009 · 54rE VVS1977 · 56rD VVS2865 · 54rF VVS1791 · 58rD VVS1535 · 53rH IF411 · 44rI IF360 · 44rG IF245 · 42rD IF176 · 38rE IF125 · 42rF IF86 · 40rD FL45 · 20rG FL35 · 24rF FL18 · 14rI FL17 · 13rH FL15 · 10rE FL12 · 12r

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 5,744 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 33%, about $1,717.

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.