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Where to buy a 1.5ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 35,051 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

35,051

Retailers carrying

70

Median active price

$6,530

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 30,219 · IGI 1,756 · HRD 292

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $3,016Median $6,530Upper 10% $11,703

Middle half sell between $4,314 to $9,129

Certificated stones with a live price only, 14,176 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

33%

Typical difference

$1,674

Stones compared

8,371

Across 8,371 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 $1,674. 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
  1. 17Adiamor793 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  2. 21Jared625 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  3. 22Zales599 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
  4. 23RockHer570 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.

14 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 11 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS22,692 · 56rI VS22,491 · 54rH VS22,365 · 55rI VS12,224 · 53rH VS12,084 · 55rG VS11,946 · 58rD VS21,904 · 53rF VS21,870 · 61rD VS11,658 · 58rE VS21,595 · 54rF VS11,413 · 58rH VVS21,288 · 56rE VS11,283 · 56rI VVS21,153 · 49rG VVS21,105 · 59rH VVS11,026 · 55rI VVS1891 · 51rF VVS2763 · 54rD VVS2737 · 50rE VVS2705 · 50rF VVS1700 · 54rD VVS1669 · 51rE VVS1663 · 55rG VVS1620 · 49rH IF262 · 40rI IF227 · 38rD IF215 · 42rG IF180 · 41rF IF118 · 34rE IF89 · 23rD FL75 · 27rE FL24 · 15r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 8,371 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 33%, about $1,674.

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?

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.