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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 52 of them, across 7,631 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

7,631

Retailers carrying

52

Median confirmed price

CA$568

Grade combinations

27

Certificate mix:IGI 7,087 · GIA 307 · GCAL 22 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$330 and CA$972 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$274Median CA$568Upper 10% CA$1,586

Middle half listed between CA$330 to CA$972

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 925 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

388%

Typical difference

CA$1,433

Stones compared

637

Across 637 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 388% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,433. 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.

  3. 3B2C Jewels455 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  5. 5Yorxs381 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    372 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 9Rare Carat320 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11NZ Jewellers303 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  5. 15Adiamor226 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 19Aurelinne188 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne

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 Canada. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS21,885 · 48rD VVS11,142 · 36rD VS11,079 · 44rE VVS2648 · 43rE VS1610 · 43rD VS2307 · 35rE VVS1270 · 41rD IF249 · 31rF VS1235 · 36rD FL205 · 25rF VVS2185 · 38rE VS2180 · 37rF VVS186 · 26rE FL76 · 27rH VS167 · 26rG VVS154 · 25rG VS153 · 25rF VS243 · 13rG VS240 · 17rH VVS240 · 18rE IF32 · 22rG VVS229 · 6rH VS227 · 3rF IF22 · 21rG FL20 · 20rF FL14 · 13rI VS113 · 10r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 637 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 388%, about CA$1,433.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 27 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?

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.