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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural heart diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 4,750 live listings.
Updated September 21, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
4,750
Retailers carrying
64
Median active price
A$4,253
Grade combinations
30
What it actually costs
Middle half sell between A$3,068 to A$6,022
Certificated stones with a live price only, 1,341 of them. Each contributes its best available price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
82%
Typical difference
A$3,151
Stones compared
948
Across 948 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 82% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$3,151. 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.
- United States·Founded 2012·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Wish
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsVisit Yorxs
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returnsVisit Aurelinne
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MOH London
231 in stockUnited Kingdom - United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returnsVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit B2C Jewels
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returnsVisit Cape Diamonds
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returnsVisit NZ Jewellers
- United StatesVisit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to AustraliaVisit Carbon Sparkle
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- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returnsVisit Brilliance
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returnsVisit Taylor and Hart
- Australia·Founded 1996·30-day returnsVisit Jogia Diamonds
- United States·30-day returnsVisit Calavera New York
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returnsVisit RockHer
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returnsVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsVisit Reve Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2010·30-day returnsVisit Allurez
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsVisit Ritani
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaVisit Blue Nile
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaVisit Brilliant Earth
- India·Founded 2013·30-day returnsVisit Sarvada Jewels
- Hong KongVisit Ting Diamond
- Singapore·Founded 2015·30-day returnsVisit Fonder Diamond
- Australia·Founded 1986·30-day returnsVisit GS Diamonds
Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified March 7, 2026.
3 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 22 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
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
- Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
- 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 948 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 82%, about A$3,151.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 30 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?
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.