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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 15,173 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

15,173

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

HK$25,704

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 13,392 · IGI 207 · HRD 33

What it actually costs

Lower 10% HK$14,291Median HK$25,704Upper 10% HK$47,306

Middle half sell between HK$18,814 to HK$35,154

Certificated stones with a live price only, 4,844 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

40%

Typical difference

HK$8,643

Stones compared

3,399

Across 3,399 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 40% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$8,643. 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.

Show 15 more retailers

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS21,215 · 52rI VS11,215 · 48rI VS21,154 · 45rF VS21,084 · 50rG VS2996 · 48rH VS1981 · 47rG VS1952 · 50rI VVS2792 · 43rE VS1670 · 51rE VS2635 · 49rF VS1622 · 51rG VVS2537 · 47rH VVS2492 · 50rH VVS1459 · 49rF VVS2437 · 48rD VS2412 · 47rI VVS1405 · 43rD VS1391 · 43rG VVS1372 · 46rE VVS2330 · 46rD VVS2253 · 45rE VVS1229 · 43rF VVS1181 · 43rD VVS198 · 35rH IF58 · 26rE IF58 · 33rD IF48 · 23rG IF44 · 26rI IF34 · 23rF IF12 · 10r

Stones at this spec now

Live 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 3,399 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 40%, about HK$8,643.

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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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.