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Where to buy a 1ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 75 of them, across 117,061 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

117,061

Retailers carrying

75

Median confirmed price

$2,693

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 103,002 · IGI 5,699 · HRD 2,229

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $1,903 and $3,733 (as of October 28, 2026).

Lower 10% $1,385Median $2,693Upper 10% $4,842

Middle half listed between $1,903 to $3,733

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 21,679 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

84%

Typical difference

$2,170

Stones compared

14,735

Across 14,735 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 84% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,170. 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 Jewellers9,686 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
  2. 3Aurelinne5,307 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  3. 4Rare Carat5,183 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  4. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    4,912 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 8Moon Ocean3,994 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Yorxs3,317 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  2. 12Brilliance3,059 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  3. 13Blue Nile2,956 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 14RockHer2,919 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 19B2C Jewels2,240 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
  6. 21Cape Diamonds2,155 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
  7. 22Allurez2,110 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  8. 25Ritani1,947 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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.

21 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 4 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS18,105 · 65rD VS27,563 · 65rG VS26,318 · 65rE VS16,084 · 63rH VS25,837 · 64rF VS25,798 · 64rE VS25,779 · 63rD VVS25,535 · 65rG VS15,383 · 65rF VS15,054 · 65rH VS15,038 · 64rI VS24,864 · 60rI VS14,849 · 60rE VVS24,179 · 63rD VVS14,107 · 61rG VVS23,843 · 62rH VVS23,411 · 61rE VVS13,174 · 64rF VVS23,172 · 63rF VVS12,943 · 61rI VVS22,868 · 57rH VVS12,838 · 60rG VVS12,731 · 61rI VVS12,323 · 57rD IF1,123 · 61rG IF856 · 51rF IF789 · 58rI IF762 · 54rH IF752 · 55rE IF651 · 57rD FL208 · 37rG FL54 · 28rE FL43 · 25rF FL17 · 12r

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

  • 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 14,735 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 84%, about $2,170.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.