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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown pear diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 59 of them, across 45,075 current listings.
Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
45,075
Retailers carrying
59
Median confirmed price
CA$518
Grade combinations
27
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$331 and CA$798 (as of November 1, 2026).
Middle half listed between CA$331 to CA$798
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,245 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
421%
Typical difference
CA$1,609
Stones compared
3,294
Across 3,294 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 421% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,609. 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 2016·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
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The Perfect Carat
1,797 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United States·Final sale: no returns·Ships to CanadaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- Singapore·Founded 2013·14-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
- United States·Founded 2014·60-day returns·Ships to CanadaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Do Amore Diamonds
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.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 1.21ct D VVS2from $168 across 19 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1.21ct D VVS2from $338 across 4 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
- 1.27ct D VVS1from $176 across 21 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
- 1.29ct D VVS1from $193 across 14 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
- 1.28ct D VS1from $250 across 11 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
- 1.21ct D VS1from $181 across 19 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
What this spec means
- Pear: a teardrop-shaped brilliant whose asymmetry is a feature.
- 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 3,294 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 421%, about CA$1,609.
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.