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Where to buy a 1ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 46,534 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

46,534

Retailers carrying

67

Median active price

$2,247

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 38,173 · IGI 3,117 · HRD 777 · AGS 18

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $1,344Median $2,247Upper 10% $4,274

Middle half sell between $1,725 to $3,086

Certificated stones with a live price only, 12,046 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

35%

Typical difference

$722

Stones compared

7,884

Across 7,884 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 35% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $722. 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. 16Jared930 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  2. 17RockHer914 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  3. 18Adiamor899 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  4. 23Zales798 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
  5. 25Ritani760 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Ritani

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

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

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS23,329 · 56rH VS23,228 · 55rH VS13,190 · 58rG VS13,178 · 58rF VS22,917 · 57rE VS22,587 · 55rF VS12,470 · 54rE VS12,462 · 55rI VS22,401 · 50rI VS12,375 · 50rH VVS22,242 · 54rG VVS21,768 · 55rI VVS21,715 · 49rH VVS11,712 · 55rG VVS11,464 · 55rE VVS21,319 · 58rF VVS21,289 · 56rI VVS11,190 · 47rD VS11,002 · 53rF VVS1903 · 52rD VS2789 · 53rE VVS1598 · 50rD VVS2585 · 49rH IF452 · 47rG IF325 · 44rI IF272 · 39rD VVS1240 · 46rE IF175 · 35rD IF174 · 38rF IF119 · 36rG FL24 · 24rD FL15 · 8r

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 7,884 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 35%, about $722.

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.