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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 72 of them, across 43,865 current listings.

Updated November 7, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

43,865

Retailers carrying

72

Median confirmed price

€3,223

Grade combinations

62

Certificate mix:GIA 37,520 · IGI 2,064 · HRD 449 · AGS 3

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €2,355 and €4,338 (as of November 7, 2026).

Lower 10% €1,760Median €3,223Upper 10% €5,643

Middle half listed between €2,355 to €4,338

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,292 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers2,068 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2

    The Perfect Carat

    1,948 in stock
    US·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 3Carbon Sparkle1,885 in stock
    United States·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  4. 5Rare Carat1,719 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  5. 6Aurelinne1,709 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  6. 9Yorxs1,637 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  7. 10Allurez1,406 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
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  1. 13B2C Jewels1,108 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 19RockHer1,023 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  3. 20Cape Diamonds916 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Ireland
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  4. 33Zales451 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·AGS, GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  5. 35Jared433 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·AGS, GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  6. 37

    GemTrove

    419 in stock
    AU·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 40GemsNY345 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  8. 46

    Washington Diamond

    225 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 63ZCOVA22 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to Ireland
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  10. 67

    Lauren B

    3 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  11. 72

    Robbins Brothers

    1 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

39 of the 66 retailers with shipping details ship to Ireland. 27 do not. 6 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS12,080 · 66rI VS12,022 · 64rI VVS22,019 · 62rI VVS11,841 · 63rI VS21,739 · 64rG VS11,675 · 66rG VVS21,617 · 66rJ VS11,601 · 60rH VS21,541 · 65rH VVS21,455 · 68rJ VVS21,328 · 57rJ VVS11,307 · 59rG VS21,226 · 65rD VVS21,223 · 64rG VVS11,215 · 65rJ VS21,196 · 57rE VS11,128 · 65rH VVS11,116 · 65rF VVS11,025 · 68rF VVS2896 · 66rF VS1888 · 64rE VS2869 · 64rD VS1864 · 64rE VVS2839 · 65rE VVS1774 · 64rK VS1721 · 45rF VS2692 · 63rD VS2630 · 62rD VVS1582 · 64rJ SI1550 · 54rH SI1511 · 56rK VVS2505 · 42rI SI1495 · 58rH IF421 · 49rK VS2414 · 44rG SI1393 · 48rI IF354 · 54rF SI1343 · 55rK VVS1338 · 44rG SI2308 · 42rG IF293 · 48rE SI1267 · 58rJ SI2262 · 40rI SI2258 · 40rH SI2252 · 36rJ IF248 · 48rD SI1244 · 53rD IF228 · 48rK IF185 · 30rF SI2135 · 40rE SI2130 · 35rF IF130 · 56rK SI1104 · 36rE IF78 · 46rK SI272 · 25rD SI268 · 25rD FL37 · 25rI FL37 · 35rE FL25 · 23rG FL23 · 20rK FL21 · 20rH FL11 · 7r

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?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 62 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.