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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown heart diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 48 of them, across 8,573 live listings.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
8,573
Retailers carrying
48
Median active price
CA$586
Grade combinations
20
What it actually costs
Middle half sell between CA$460 to CA$918
Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,127 of them. Each contributes its best available price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
157%
Typical difference
CA$951
Stones compared
1,476
Across 1,476 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 157% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$951. 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.
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returnsVisit 77 Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returnsVisit Taylor and Hart
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returnsVisit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returnsVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Quarter
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsVisit Yorxs
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- United States·Ships to CanadaVisit William & Sons Jewelers
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsVisit Novita Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2014·60-day returnsVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returnsVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsVisit With Clarity
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsVisit Reve Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returnsVisit MoiMoi Australia
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113 in stockAU - Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returnsVisit Michael Trio
- Hong KongVisit Ting Diamond
- Canada·Founded 2002·14-day returnsVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returnsVisit RockHer
- AustraliaVisit Aida Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1988·30-day returnsVisit GemsNY
- Australia·3-day returnsVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.
3 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 22 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
Stones at this spec now
Live examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
What this spec means
- Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
- Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.
Frequently asked
How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?
Across 1,476 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 157%, about CA$951.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 20 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?
Live listings refresh daily. 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.