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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 30,076 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

30,076

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

A$5,124

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 26,465 · IGI 1,144 · HRD 266

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between A$3,743 and A$6,912 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% A$2,807Median A$5,124Upper 10% A$8,971

Middle half listed between A$3,743 to A$6,912

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,281 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

81%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

A$3,945

Stones compared

2,436

Across 2,436 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 81% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$3,945. 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 Jewellers1,355 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2

    The Perfect Carat

    1,310 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 5Rare Carat1,187 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  7. 7Yorxs1,121 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  8. 8Aurelinne1,113 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  10. 10Allurez981 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
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  3. 13B2C Jewels829 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  5. 15Blue Nile774 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  8. 18RockHer731 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  11. 21Cape Diamonds679 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  13. 23Ritani519 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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 Australia. 5 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS11,962 · 59rI VS11,923 · 57rI VVS21,911 · 56rI VVS11,742 · 57rI VS21,643 · 57rG VS11,593 · 58rG VVS21,547 · 60rH VS21,453 · 58rH VVS21,389 · 60rG VS21,175 · 59rD VVS21,165 · 58rG VVS11,132 · 60rE VS11,085 · 59rH VVS11,071 · 59rF VVS1978 · 62rF VVS2867 · 60rF VS1862 · 58rD VS1826 · 58rE VVS2819 · 59rE VS2817 · 57rE VVS1742 · 59rF VS2651 · 57rD VS2607 · 55rD VVS1557 · 59rH IF389 · 44rI IF328 · 50rG IF287 · 46rD IF216 · 45rF IF131 · 52rE IF74 · 42rD FL35 · 25rI FL33 · 32rE FL24 · 22rG FL22 · 19rH FL12 · 8r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 2,436 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 81%, about A$3,945.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 colour 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.