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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 16,599 live listings.

Updated September 21, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

16,599

Retailers carrying

69

Median active price

₹319,280

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 14,802 · IGI 260 · HRD 41

What it actually costs

Lower 10% ₹173,160Median ₹319,280Upper 10% ₹590,686

Middle half sell between ₹230,726 to ₹435,870

Certificated stones with a live price only, 4,957 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

62%

Typical difference

₹177,475

Stones compared

3,462

Across 3,462 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 62% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of ₹177,475. 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. 4

    MOH London

    783 in stock
    United Kingdom
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  1. 25

    GemTrove

    300 in stock
    AU

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.

I VS11,318 · 49rH VS21,317 · 54rI VS21,283 · 46rF VS21,190 · 51rG VS21,107 · 48rH VS11,067 · 48rG VS11,031 · 50rI VVS2900 · 45rE VS1731 · 51rE VS2708 · 49rF VS1657 · 51rG VVS2549 · 48rH VVS2549 · 51rH VVS1497 · 50rD VS2473 · 47rF VVS2468 · 49rI VVS1445 · 44rD VS1428 · 44rG VVS1400 · 47rE VVS2371 · 48rD VVS2273 · 47rE VVS1248 · 44rF VVS1192 · 44rD VVS1104 · 36rH IF67 · 28rE IF63 · 35rG IF53 · 29rD IF50 · 25rI IF37 · 24rF IF12 · 11r

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 3,462 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 62%, about ₹177,475.

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.