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Where to buy a 1ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 94,695 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

94,695

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

$2,822

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 83,755 · IGI 4,791 · HRD 1,372

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $1,494Median $2,822Upper 10% $5,093

Middle half sell between $2,024 to $3,893

Certificated stones with a live price only, 29,853 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

36%

Typical difference

$826

Stones compared

17,593

Across 17,593 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 36% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $826. 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. 18Adiamor1,817 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  2. 22RockHer1,540 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  3. 24Ritani1,462 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Ritani
  4. 25Jared1,374 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared

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.

D VS16,186 · 59rD VS26,051 · 61rG VS25,852 · 61rF VS25,209 · 60rH VS24,968 · 61rE VS14,761 · 58rF VS14,471 · 60rE VS24,462 · 57rH VS14,280 · 60rG VS14,244 · 59rI VS24,039 · 52rD VVS23,983 · 59rI VS13,690 · 53rE VVS23,112 · 58rD VVS13,050 · 57rG VVS23,028 · 57rH VVS22,903 · 55rE VVS12,595 · 57rF VVS22,588 · 57rI VVS22,421 · 52rF VVS12,326 · 56rH VVS12,285 · 56rG VVS12,092 · 56rI VVS11,842 · 50rD IF865 · 53rG IF749 · 47rH IF641 · 47rI IF621 · 49rF IF516 · 53rE IF502 · 53rD FL198 · 34rE FL72 · 25rG FL56 · 24rH FL20 · 8rF FL13 · 6r

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 17,593 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 36%, about $826.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 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.

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