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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 79 of them, across 120,294 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

120,294

Retailers carrying

79

Median confirmed price

€3,974

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 97,812 · IGI 12,118 · HRD 3,297 · AGS 4

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €2,698 and €6,260 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% €1,959Median €3,974Upper 10% €9,244

Middle half listed between €2,698 to €6,260

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 20,311 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

79%

Typical difference

€2,674

Stones compared

13,235

Across 13,235 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 79% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €2,674. 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 Jewellers9,746 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
  3. 3Aurelinne5,816 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4Yorxs5,299 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    5,066 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 8Rare Carat4,866 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
  9. 9Moon Ocean3,473 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  10. 10Allurez3,315 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
Show 15 more retailers
  2. 12B2C Jewels3,220 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
  3. 13Brilliance2,848 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  5. 15Blue Nile2,786 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  7. 17RockHer2,604 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  9. 19Cape Diamonds2,479 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

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.

19 of the 25 retailers ship to European Union. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS28,336 · 64rG VS17,766 · 68rI VS27,355 · 63rH VS17,205 · 66rI VS16,953 · 62rG VS26,621 · 63rG VVS24,600 · 65rD VVS14,452 · 66rI VVS24,237 · 59rF VVS14,229 · 64rH VVS24,166 · 67rF VS14,158 · 67rH VVS14,136 · 60rE VVS13,911 · 67rF VS23,779 · 65rD VS13,735 · 66rG VVS13,580 · 60rE VS13,313 · 65rF VVS23,298 · 67rD VS23,064 · 61rE VS23,058 · 67rD VVS23,039 · 61rI VVS12,960 · 58rE VVS22,830 · 66rD IF1,661 · 64rE IF1,380 · 58rH IF1,331 · 58rF IF1,316 · 55rG IF1,266 · 62rI IF1,234 · 53rD FL1,042 · 51rF FL117 · 41rH FL63 · 13rE FL55 · 22rI FL26 · 9rG FL22 · 13r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • 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 13,235 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 79%, about €2,674.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 36 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.