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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 18,160 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

18,160

Retailers carrying

69

Median confirmed price

CA$4,462

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 16,210 · IGI 261 · HRD 49

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$3,194 and CA$6,298 (as of November 3, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$2,451Median CA$4,462Upper 10% CA$8,594

Middle half listed between CA$3,194 to CA$6,298

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,261 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

88%

Typical difference

CA$3,398

Stones compared

3,208

Across 3,208 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 88% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$3,398. 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. 3Yorxs867 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  2. 5Rare Carat665 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
  3. 8Allurez617 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
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  1. 11B2C Jewels600 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
  2. 13RockHer564 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  3. 18Ritani396 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  4. 24

    GemTrove

    300 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 25Jared297 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.

19 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,577 · 52rH VS21,497 · 57rI VS21,454 · 49rF VS21,326 · 57rH VS11,188 · 54rG VS21,187 · 52rG VS11,022 · 55rI VVS2997 · 50rE VS2762 · 53rE VS1713 · 53rF VS1695 · 54rH VVS2646 · 58rG VVS2565 · 55rH VVS1534 · 53rI VVS1497 · 48rD VS2471 · 51rD VS1454 · 48rG VVS1441 · 51rE VVS2435 · 53rF VVS2415 · 54rD VVS2277 · 51rE VVS1266 · 51rF VVS1257 · 50rD VVS1132 · 45rD IF79 · 39rH IF74 · 31rG IF66 · 33rE IF63 · 38rI IF40 · 27rF IF22 · 18r

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

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • 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 3,208 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 88%, about CA$3,398.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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.

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