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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 53 of them, across 7,967 current listings.

Updated November 3, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

7,967

Retailers carrying

53

Median confirmed price

CA$562

Grade combinations

27

Certificate mix:IGI 7,408 · GIA 303 · GCAL 22 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$323 and CA$946 (as of November 3, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$267Median CA$562Upper 10% CA$1,490

Middle half listed between CA$323 to CA$946

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 930 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

389%

Typical difference

CA$1,349

Stones compared

645

Across 645 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 389% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,349. 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.

  2. 2B2C Jewels480 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. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    400 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 6Yorxs374 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  9. 9NZ Jewellers348 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
  10. 10Rare Carat323 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
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  5. 15Adiamor235 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  7. 17Aurelinne214 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 VVS22,001 · 48rD VVS11,161 · 36rD VS11,086 · 44rE VVS2704 · 43rE VS1642 · 43rE VVS1309 · 41rD VS2306 · 35rD IF253 · 31rF VS1238 · 36rD FL236 · 26rF VVS2205 · 40rE VS2176 · 38rF VVS186 · 26rE FL75 · 27rH VS167 · 26rF VS256 · 22rG VS155 · 25rG VVS154 · 25rH VVS240 · 18rG VS240 · 17rE 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 645 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 389%, about CA$1,349.

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.