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Where to buy a 1ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 97,685 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

97,685

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

$2,679

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 84,837 · IGI 5,101 · HRD 772

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $1,473Median $2,679Upper 10% $4,549

Middle half sell between $2,002 to $3,523

Certificated stones with a live price only, 20,008 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

35%

Typical difference

$794

Stones compared

12,776

Across 12,776 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 $794. 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. 18Adiamor1,911 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 19RockHer1,876 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  14. 24Jared1,551 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  15. 25Zales1,474 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales

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.

G VVS25,067 · 57rG VS14,939 · 61rH VVS24,879 · 58rI VS14,796 · 54rH VS14,713 · 60rG VVS14,524 · 57rH VVS14,496 · 56rI VVS24,154 · 52rH VS24,102 · 60rG VS24,012 · 60rE VVS24,011 · 61rE VS13,935 · 61rF VS13,923 · 61rF VVS13,703 · 59rI VVS13,699 · 52rI VS23,619 · 53rF VVS23,493 · 61rE VVS13,478 · 59rF VS23,283 · 58rD VVS23,198 · 58rE VS22,976 · 60rD VS12,775 · 57rD VVS12,582 · 60rD VS22,300 · 58rF IF949 · 55rH IF879 · 53rG IF807 · 53rI IF799 · 49rD IF659 · 51rE IF564 · 52rD FL101 · 30rF FL92 · 33rE FL56 · 24rI FL49 · 28rG FL42 · 22rH FL31 · 19r

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 12,776 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 35%, about $794.

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.