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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural marquise diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 72,304 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
72,304
Retailers carrying
66
Median confirmed price
$800
Grade combinations
32
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between $638 and $1,006 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between $638 to $1,006
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 13,096 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
71%
Typical difference
$493
Stones compared
8,354
Across 8,354 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 71% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $493. 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 States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United States·Final sale: no returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
- Australia·Founded 1996·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jogia Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- Singapore·Founded 2015·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Fonder Diamond
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
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The Perfect Carat
1,963 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United Kingdom·Founded 2014·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Flawless Fine Jewelry
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GemTrove
1,529 in stockAUTerms not yet verified - AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Torres Jewel Co
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ritani
- United Kingdom·Founded 2016·14-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Sky Moon Diamonds
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.
18 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 7 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
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 0.5ct D VS2from $666 across 13 retailersAs of October 22, 2026
- 0.52ct D VS2from $628 across 8 retailersAs of October 23, 2026
- 0.5ct D VS1from $730 across 22 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 0.5ct D VS1from $602 across 17 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 0.53ct D VVS1from $678 across 20 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 0.53ct D VVS1from $779 across 20 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
What this spec means
- Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its carat.
- 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 8,354 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 71%, about $493.
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.