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Where to buy a 1ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 71 of them, across 63,605 current listings.

Updated October 28, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

63,605

Retailers carrying

71

Median confirmed price

$2,291

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 54,500 · IGI 3,626 · HRD 1,201

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $1,722 and $3,076 (as of October 28, 2026).

Lower 10% $1,328Median $2,291Upper 10% $4,175

Middle half listed between $1,722 to $3,076

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 10,616 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

96%

Typical difference

$2,095

Stones compared

7,582

Across 7,582 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 96% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,095. 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 Jewellers5,765 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
  4. 4Moon Ocean2,719 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  7. 7

    The Perfect Carat

    2,428 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 8RockHer2,080 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 10Aurelinne1,938 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Blue Nile1,699 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  2. 12Cape Diamonds1,674 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
  3. 13Brilliance1,539 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  4. 14B2C Jewels1,488 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
  8. 18Ritani1,286 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  14. 24Allurez1,056 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  15. 25

    GemTrove

    1,048 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified

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.

20 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 5 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS13,902 · 62rD VS13,807 · 62rG VS23,767 · 62rH VS23,409 · 62rH VS13,270 · 59rE VS13,157 · 66rD VS23,146 · 60rG VVS22,936 · 59rE VS22,889 · 62rF VS12,852 · 63rD VVS22,743 · 59rF VS22,561 · 61rI VS22,521 · 56rI VS12,196 · 57rE VVS22,097 · 62rF VVS22,034 · 56rD VVS12,002 · 58rI VVS21,886 · 55rH VVS21,832 · 58rG VVS11,766 · 59rH VVS11,546 · 57rF VVS11,480 · 53rI VVS11,244 · 48rE VVS11,240 · 57rG IF755 · 52rI IF555 · 39rH IF550 · 45rF IF538 · 46rD IF366 · 51rE IF336 · 45rD FL146 · 31rF FL39 · 27r

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

  • 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 7,582 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 96%, about $2,095.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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.