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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 60 of them, across 27,445 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

27,445

Retailers carrying

60

Median confirmed price

CA$566

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:IGI 24,771 · GIA 1,501 · GCAL 310 · AGS 10 · HRD 9

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$324 and CA$1,378 (as of November 3, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$293Median CA$566Upper 10% CA$2,027

Middle half listed between CA$324 to CA$1,378

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,187 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

388%

Typical difference

CA$1,417

Stones compared

1,596

Across 1,596 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 388% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,417. 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. 1Rare Carat1,516 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. 3Aurelinne1,433 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    1,313 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 6NZ Jewellers1,274 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
  9. 9B2C Jewels1,049 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
Show 15 more retailers
  3. 13Adiamor998 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 19Yorxs729 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  15. 25Blue Nile355 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile

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.

D VVS25,883 · 52rE VVS24,247 · 51rD VS13,852 · 53rE VS13,749 · 52rD VVS12,244 · 49rE VVS11,524 · 49rF VVS21,053 · 48rF VS11,044 · 45rE VS2592 · 40rG VS1452 · 38rD IF437 · 45rD VS2358 · 40rD FL312 · 33rG VVS2267 · 36rE IF251 · 32rF VS2245 · 36rF VVS1233 · 40rH VVS2145 · 29rG VS2104 · 27rH VS199 · 25rF IF92 · 37rE FL62 · 26rG VVS143 · 23rH VS243 · 15rG FL26 · 20rF FL26 · 20rG IF21 · 20rI VS120 · 20r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • 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 1,596 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 388%, about CA$1,417.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 28 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.