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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural heart diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 58 of them, across 36,731 live listings.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
36,731
Retailers carrying
58
Median active price
$708
Grade combinations
30
What it actually costs
Middle half sell between $545 to $873
Certificated stones with a live price only, 14,314 of them. Each contributes its best available price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
38%
Typical difference
$219
Stones compared
6,184
Across 6,184 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 38% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $219. 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.
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit 77 Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsVisit Yorxs
- Singapore·Founded 2015·30-day returnsVisit Fonder Diamond
- Australia·Founded 1996·30-day returnsVisit Jogia Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Heaven
- United States·Founded 1995·10-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Diamonds Direct
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returnsVisit Michael Trio
- Malaysia·Founded 2015Visit ZCOVA
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Quarter
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returnsVisit Cape Diamonds
Show 15 more retailers
- United States·Founded 2010·30-day returnsVisit Allurez
- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Brilliance
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returnsVisit Aurelinne
- United States·Founded 2012·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Diamond Wish
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit RockHer
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returnsVisit Moon Ocean
- Hong KongVisit Ting Diamond
- United States·Ships to United StatesVisit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesVisit Calavera New York
- United Arab Emirates·Founded 1966·30-day returnsVisit DIANA Jewellery
- Australia·3-day returnsVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.
10 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 15 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
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
- Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
- 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 6,184 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 38%, about $219.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 30 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.