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1.26ct J SI1 Emerald Natural Diamond

EX • J/SI1 • GIA 5563161242

Certificate GIA 5563161242

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $2,885 NZD
$1,626 USD
As of October 31, 2026
Save $2,284 NZD (44%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
16 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $5,169 NZD at Helzberg Diamonds · As of November 1, 2026
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About this 1.26ct natural emerald diamond

This 1.26ct natural emerald sits in the one-and-a-quarter to one-and-a-half carat band, graded J colour (near-colourless) and SI1 clarity (slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade stated by the retailer rather than the lab and certified by GIA 5563161242. Listed at 16 retailers as of October 31, 2026, with prices from $2,885 to $5,169, a $2,284 spread on the same certified stone. Helzberg Diamonds lists it at $5,169. SI-grade stones are eye-clean roughly 60 to 70% of the time at this carat range. Check the inclusion plot on the cert and ask the retailer for high-resolution video before buying.

The 4Cs

1.26
Carat
J
Colour
SI1
Clarity
Excellent
Cut (retailer stated)

Specifications

Cut (retailer stated)Excellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceFaint
OriginNatural
Grading LabGIA
CertificateGIA 5563161242
Dimensions7.20 × 5.15 × 3.48 mm
L/W Ratio1.40
Culet sizeNone
Top View
7.20 mm5.15 mm1.26 ctJ / SI1
OriginNatural
CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceFaint
CertificateGIA 5563161242
Side View
Table 67.0%CrownGirdle: STK-THKPavilionCulet: NDepth 67.7%

Caratlytics Score

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Price History

Last verified: Oct 31
Current: $5,169 NZD|Low: $2,885 NZD|High: $6,150 NZD|Avg: $3,955 NZD|-16.0%
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November 1, 2026
Retailer 13$2,885 NZD
Retailer 3$2,885 NZD
Retailer 15$2,920 NZD
Retailer 2$2,928 NZD
Retailer 6$2,928 NZD
Retailer 5$3,143 NZD
Retailer 11$3,229 NZD
Retailer 17$3,282 NZD
Retailer 12$3,382 NZD
Retailer 14$3,469 NZD
Retailer 10$3,618 NZD
Retailer 4$3,806 NZD
Retailer 9$4,337 NZD
Retailer 16$4,397 NZD
Retailer 8$4,782 NZD
Retailer 7$5,130 NZD
Helzberg Diamonds$5,169 NZD

21 data points across 17 retailers

16 retailers$2,885 NZD to $5,169 NZD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$2,885 NZD
$1,626 USD
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Retailer 2
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$2,885 NZD
$1,626 USD
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Retailer 3
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$2,920 NZD
$1,646 USD
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Retailer 4
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$2,928 NZD
$1,650 USD
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Retailer 5
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$2,928 NZD
SGD 2,230 SGD
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Retailer 6
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$3,143 NZD
SGD 2,394 SGD
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Retailer 7
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$3,229 NZD
£1,433 GBP
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Retailer 8
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$3,282 NZD
$1,850 USD
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Retailer 9
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$3,382 NZD
$1,906 USD
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Retailer 10
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$3,469 NZD
$1,955 USD
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Retailer 11
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$3,618 NZD
$2,039 USD
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Retailer 12
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$3,806 NZD
$2,145 USD
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Retailer 13
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$4,397 NZD
$2,478 USD
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Retailer 14
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$4,782 NZD
€2,567 EUR
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Price last confirmed 10 days ago
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Retailer 15
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$5,130 NZD
$2,892 USD
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Most Expensive
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Helzberg Diamonds
XZRLLMJHMHIKI · Nov 1
$5,169 NZD
$2,913 USD
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15 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $2,885 NZDSave up to $2,284 NZD

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1.26ct Emerald
$2,885 NZD