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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 18,271 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

18,271

Retailers carrying

69

Median confirmed price

€2,855

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 16,343 · IGI 265 · HRD 50

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €2,050 and €3,996 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% €1,573Median €2,855Upper 10% €5,473

Middle half listed between €2,050 to €3,996

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,276 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

88%

Typical difference

€2,173

Stones compared

3,223

Across 3,223 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 88% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €2,173. 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.

  3. 3Yorxs877 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 6Rare Carat661 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  7. 7Moon Ocean645 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  8. 8Cape Diamonds631 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  9. 9Blue Nile615 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 10B2C Jewels613 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
  3. 13Allurez592 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  4. 14RockHer566 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 16Brilliance519 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  8. 18Ritani396 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  14. 24

    GemTrove

    300 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified
  15. 25Zales299 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales

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.

17 of the 25 retailers ship to European Union. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,579 · 52rH VS21,491 · 57rI VS21,465 · 49rF VS21,342 · 57rH VS11,196 · 54rG VS21,191 · 52rG VS11,042 · 55rI VVS21,007 · 50rE VS2762 · 53rE VS1720 · 52rF VS1701 · 54rH VVS2652 · 58rG VVS2579 · 55rH VVS1535 · 53rI VVS1500 · 48rD VS2478 · 51rD VS1460 · 48rG VVS1442 · 51rE VVS2428 · 53rF VVS2418 · 54rD VVS2277 · 51rE VVS1277 · 52rF VVS1250 · 49rD VVS1128 · 45rD IF80 · 40rH IF74 · 31rG IF64 · 32rE IF64 · 38rI IF40 · 27rF IF21 · 18r

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

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • 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 3,223 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 88%, about €2,173.

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?

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.