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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 71 of them, across 29,779 current listings.

Updated October 31, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

29,779

Retailers carrying

71

Median confirmed price

€3,196

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 26,496 · IGI 1,158 · HRD 267

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €2,344 and €4,319 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% €1,752Median €3,196Upper 10% €5,584

Middle half listed between €2,344 to €4,319

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,339 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

84%

Typical difference

€2,540

Stones compared

2,518

Across 2,518 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 84% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €2,540. 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 Jewellers1,429 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    1,227 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 5Rare Carat1,179 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
  4. 7Aurelinne1,143 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 8Yorxs1,116 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 10Moon Ocean954 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 13B2C Jewels854 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
  2. 15RockHer763 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  3. 18Blue Nile734 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 19Brilliance718 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  5. 20Cape Diamonds661 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
  6. 22Allurez648 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  7. 23Ritani524 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to European Union. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,922 · 56rI VVS21,911 · 56rH VS11,891 · 59rI VVS11,717 · 57rG VS11,640 · 59rI VS21,624 · 56rG VVS21,540 · 60rH VS21,431 · 59rH VVS21,369 · 60rG VS21,185 · 61rD VVS21,156 · 58rG VVS11,122 · 60rH VVS11,072 · 60rE VS11,053 · 59rF VVS1903 · 63rF VS1859 · 58rF VVS2854 · 60rD VS1820 · 58rE VS2815 · 58rE VVS2813 · 59rE VVS1752 · 59rF VS2639 · 57rD VS2603 · 56rD VVS1530 · 56rH IF383 · 46rI IF317 · 50rG IF296 · 48rD IF221 · 45rF IF131 · 52rE IF70 · 41rD FL40 · 30rI FL34 · 32rE FL24 · 22rG FL23 · 20rH FL11 · 8r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 2,518 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 84%, about €2,540.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 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.