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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 14,032 current listings.

Updated November 4, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

14,032

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

A$4,424

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 11,494 · IGI 1,299 · HRD 99

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between A$3,194 and A$6,000 (as of November 4, 2026).

Lower 10% A$2,464Median A$4,424Upper 10% A$8,017

Middle half listed between A$3,194 to A$6,000

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,214 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

81%

Typical difference

A$2,962

Stones compared

1,585

Across 1,585 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$2,962. 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 Jewellers972 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. 3Aurelinne754 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  3. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    640 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 7Allurez561 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  5. 8Yorxs547 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 9Rare Carat517 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
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 12B2C Jewels374 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
  2. 13Blue Nile370 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  3. 17Cape Diamonds334 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
  4. 20RockHer316 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 22Ritani270 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  6. 25Jared166 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared

Stock counts are updated daily. 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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS11,223 · 57rI VS11,133 · 53rG VS11,032 · 59rG VS21,019 · 57rI VS2901 · 50rI VVS2899 · 52rH VS2866 · 54rH VVS2782 · 56rG VVS2628 · 50rI VVS1616 · 49rF VS1592 · 54rH VVS1562 · 54rF VS2517 · 43rF VVS2451 · 54rE VS2412 · 55rE VS1392 · 52rF VVS1306 · 41rG VVS1299 · 50rD VS2231 · 44rD VS1207 · 41rD VVS2203 · 48rE VVS2192 · 47rE VVS1182 · 44rH IF106 · 30rG IF75 · 35rD VVS169 · 35rF IF38 · 26rI IF32 · 22rH FL22 · 22rI FL20 · 18rD IF19 · 15r

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

  • 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 1,585 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 81%, about A$2,962.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.

Where to Buy 1.25ct Natural Princess Diamonds | Carat Hunter