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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 60 of them, across 3,816 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

3,816

Retailers carrying

60

Median active price

CA$4,252

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 3,223 · IGI 210 · HRD 15

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$2,493Median CA$4,252Upper 10% CA$8,330

Middle half sell between CA$3,114 to CA$6,044

Certificated stones with a live price only, 1,306 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

37%

Typical difference

CA$1,345

Stones compared

864

Across 864 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 37% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,345. 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.

Show 15 more retailers
  4. 14Ritani86 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
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Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified March 7, 2026.

5 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 20 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS2380 · 46rD VS2262 · 45rH VS2243 · 43rG VS1242 · 40rI VS1239 · 42rF VS2213 · 41rH VS1186 · 39rI VVS2177 · 35rF VVS1174 · 41rI VS2164 · 35rD VS1161 · 38rD VVS2158 · 39rE VS2141 · 33rF VS1120 · 30rE VS1111 · 40rH VVS1103 · 36rI VVS198 · 35rG VVS283 · 39rH VVS277 · 25rG VVS176 · 29rE VVS270 · 25rG IF56 · 31rD VVS154 · 31rD IF43 · 23rF VVS242 · 27rE IF39 · 22rF IF32 · 26rE VVS124 · 17rI IF21 · 17rE FL16 · 15r

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.
  • 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 864 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 37%, about CA$1,345.

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?

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.