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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 278,754 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

278,754

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

A$421

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:IGI 266,292 · GIA 3,608 · GCAL 2,485 · HRD 46 · AGS 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between A$284 and A$713 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% A$256Median A$421Upper 10% A$1,293

Middle half listed between A$284 to A$713

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 20,175 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

417%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

A$1,342

Stones compared

15,517

Across 15,517 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 417% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$1,342. 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. 2Aurelinne17,244 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  2. 3NZ Jewellers16,677 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
  3. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    14,884 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 7Rare Carat12,071 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
  5. 8B2C Jewels11,790 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
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 12Adiamor10,391 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  2. 17Yorxs8,076 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 19Cape Diamonds7,844 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

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.

17 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS269,019 · 56rD VS148,970 · 54rD VVS128,238 · 56rE VVS223,742 · 54rE VS118,974 · 54rD VS214,564 · 47rE VVS112,284 · 53rF VVS210,172 · 52rF VS17,879 · 51rD FL6,489 · 41rE VS26,350 · 47rG VVS25,737 · 42rD IF4,981 · 56rG VS14,519 · 44rF VVS13,327 · 44rF VS22,456 · 40rE IF2,424 · 43rH VVS21,747 · 37rH VS11,413 · 37rG VVS11,308 · 37rG VS21,027 · 35rE FL849 · 32rF IF525 · 35rH VS2491 · 32rH VVS1423 · 30rI VS1244 · 25rI VS2192 · 24rI VVS2147 · 24rF FL133 · 28rG IF87 · 31rI VVS126 · 19rI IF15 · 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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 15,517 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 417%, about A$1,342.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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.