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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 18,254 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

18,254

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

HK$24,881

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 16,328 · IGI 263 · HRD 50

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$17,975 and HK$34,925 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% HK$13,792Median HK$24,881Upper 10% HK$48,145

Middle half listed between HK$17,975 to HK$34,925

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,262 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

87%

Typical difference

HK$18,433

Stones compared

3,227

Across 3,227 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 87% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$18,433. 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. 3Yorxs886 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  5. 5Rare Carat661 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  9. 9Blue Nile619 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 10Cape Diamonds606 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11B2C Jewels599 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 12Allurez592 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  4. 14RockHer579 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  7. 17Ritani405 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. 25Zales300 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.

16 of the 25 retailers ship to Hong Kong. 9 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,588 · 53rH VS21,491 · 58rI VS21,444 · 50rF VS21,343 · 58rH VS11,189 · 54rG VS21,173 · 51rG VS11,063 · 56rI VVS21,000 · 50rE VS2757 · 54rE VS1726 · 52rF VS1701 · 55rH VVS2647 · 59rG VVS2591 · 55rH VVS1534 · 52rI VVS1500 · 48rD VS2480 · 51rD VS1466 · 49rG VVS1442 · 51rF VVS2435 · 56rE VVS2409 · 53rE VVS1287 · 53rD VVS2278 · 51rF VVS1237 · 47rD VVS1126 · 46rD IF80 · 40rH IF74 · 31rG IF63 · 32rE IF63 · 37rI IF40 · 27rF IF19 · 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 3,227 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 87%, about HK$18,433.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 colour 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.