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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 73 of them, across 53,006 current listings.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

53,006

Retailers carrying

73

Median confirmed price

CA$4,870

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 46,762 · IGI 2,120 · HRD 628

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$3,566 and CA$6,545 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$2,669Median CA$4,870Upper 10% CA$8,782

Middle half listed between CA$3,566 to CA$6,545

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 9,895 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

89%

Typical difference

CA$4,065

Stones compared

7,196

Across 7,196 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 89% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$4,065. 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. 1NZ Jewellers4,532 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
  2. 3Aurelinne2,241 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  3. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    2,239 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 6Rare Carat2,105 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
  5. 10Yorxs1,573 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 12Allurez1,385 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  2. 13Blue Nile1,309 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  3. 15RockHer1,275 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  4. 16B2C Jewels1,214 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. 18Cape Diamonds1,155 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  6. 22Ritani1,037 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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.

21 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 4 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS23,837 · 60rG VS23,695 · 62rH VS13,515 · 62rH VS23,417 · 63rG VS13,072 · 63rI VS12,964 · 59rF VS22,735 · 63rD VS22,472 · 62rE VS22,250 · 60rD VS12,122 · 61rF VS11,922 · 65rH VVS21,915 · 63rE VS11,884 · 64rH VVS11,882 · 58rD VVS21,766 · 55rG VVS21,729 · 61rI VVS21,702 · 56rI VVS11,553 · 57rE VVS21,352 · 58rG VVS11,217 · 57rE VVS11,178 · 57rD VVS11,087 · 59rF VVS2983 · 57rF VVS1862 · 56rH IF486 · 49rI IF354 · 39rD IF341 · 45rG IF337 · 52rE IF169 · 48rF IF166 · 47rD FL36 · 22r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 7,196 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 89%, about CA$4,065.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.