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Where to buy a 0.5ct lab-grown pear diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 52 of them, across 104,563 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

104,563

Retailers carrying

52

Median confirmed price

$254

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 96,062 · GCAL 275 · GIA 74

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $142 and $354 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% $100Median $254Upper 10% $440

Middle half listed between $142 to $354

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 11,618 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

397%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

$835

Stones compared

8,803

Across 8,803 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 397% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $835. 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.

  3. 3Aurelinne6,797 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5NZ Jewellers6,400 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
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    6,174 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 7Rare Carat5,352 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
  9. 9Yorxs4,661 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
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  1. 11B2C Jewels4,336 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
  3. 13Cape Diamonds3,796 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

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

D VVS119,157 · 46rD VVS217,979 · 45rD VS111,636 · 42rE VVS28,688 · 42rE VS16,694 · 41rE VVS15,027 · 42rD IF4,963 · 39rH VS23,308 · 26rH VS13,190 · 29rF VS12,967 · 35rG VS12,757 · 32rF VVS22,414 · 41rD VS22,206 · 36rE VS22,193 · 38rF VS21,695 · 36rI VS11,552 · 26rI VS21,478 · 25rG VS21,367 · 26rH VVS21,356 · 27rG VVS21,117 · 32rF VVS1700 · 40rI VVS2606 · 22rE IF557 · 38rD FL449 · 29rG VVS1146 · 31rI VVS1133 · 26rH VVS1119 · 31rE FL68 · 26rF IF41 · 21r

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

  • Pear: a teardrop-shaped brilliant whose asymmetry is a feature.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 8,803 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 397%, about $835.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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.