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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 29,547 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

29,547

Retailers carrying

64

Median active price

$720

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 23,768 · IGI 989 · AGS 58 · HRD 11

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $473Median $720Upper 10% $1,211

Middle half sell between $583 to $897

Certificated stones with a live price only, 7,989 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

32%

Typical difference

$204

Stones compared

4,322

Across 4,322 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 32% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $204. 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
  7. 17Jared541 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  8. 18Ritani522 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Ritani
  14. 24RockHer354 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  15. 25Zales341 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

12 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 13 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VS11,768 · 55rE VS21,482 · 52rF VS11,412 · 56rF VS21,401 · 52rG VVS21,393 · 52rD VS11,389 · 52rE VVS21,358 · 53rG VVS11,332 · 50rF VVS21,266 · 54rG VS21,260 · 49rG VS11,221 · 49rF VVS11,205 · 55rE VVS11,197 · 49rD VVS21,174 · 54rH VVS21,128 · 47rH VS11,093 · 44rD VS21,037 · 54rH VS2978 · 47rH VVS1944 · 47rD VVS1888 · 48rI VVS1758 · 42rI VVS2661 · 45rI VS2571 · 40rG IF550 · 39rI VS1544 · 44rD IF401 · 38rF IF317 · 40rE IF287 · 44rH IF283 · 39rI IF152 · 37rD FL33 · 19rF FL28 · 17rG FL21 · 5rE FL11 · 7r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • 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 4,322 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 32%, about $204.

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?

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.