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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown marquise diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 59 of them, across 36,533 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
36,533
Retailers carrying
59
Median confirmed price
HK$3,797
Grade combinations
25
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$2,314 and HK$6,323 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between HK$2,314 to HK$6,323
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,104 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
310%
Typical difference
HK$8,579
Stones compared
2,199
Across 2,199 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 310% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$8,579. 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.
- United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
Show 15 more retailers
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
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The Perfect Carat
1,164 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- Hong Kong·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
- Australia·3-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
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.
13 of the 25 retailers ship to Hong Kong. 12 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 1.3ct E VVS2from $185 across 24 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1.25ct E VVS2from $258 across 18 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 1.23ct D VVS2from $188 across 21 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1.29ct D VVS2from $201 across 20 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1.29ct D VVS1from $224 across 21 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 1.29ct D VVS1from $240 across 23 retailersAs of October 23, 2026
What this spec means
- Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its carat.
- Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.
Frequently asked
How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?
Across 2,199 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 310%, about HK$8,579.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 25 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.