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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 53 of them, across 18,213 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

18,213

Retailers carrying

53

Median confirmed price

₹27,042

Grade combinations

23

Certificate mix:IGI 17,435 · GIA 404 · HRD 29 · GCAL 14

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between ₹21,234 and ₹41,230 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% ₹19,139Median ₹27,042Upper 10% ₹115,692

Middle half listed between ₹21,234 to ₹41,230

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,657 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

433%

Typical difference

₹101,427

Stones compared

1,354

Across 1,354 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 433% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of ₹101,427. 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. 3NZ Jewellers976 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  5. 5B2C Jewels907 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    888 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
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  13. 23Yorxs272 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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.

14 of the 25 retailers ship to India. 11 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS24,478 · 48rD VS12,810 · 43rD VVS12,442 · 40rE VVS22,110 · 44rE VS11,876 · 41rE VVS11,166 · 44rF VVS2598 · 40rF VS1500 · 39rE VS2484 · 36rD VS2476 · 35rD IF327 · 38rG VVS2156 · 29rD FL153 · 27rE IF141 · 32rF VS2132 · 26rF VVS1124 · 27rF IF51 · 27rG VS249 · 21rG VS145 · 24rE FL40 · 20rG VVS120 · 20rI VVS217 · 17rG IF11 · 10r

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

  • Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
  • 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 1,354 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 433%, about ₹101,427.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 23 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.