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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 48 of them, across 5,956 live listings.

Updated September 17, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

5,956

Retailers carrying

48

Median active price

NZ$765

Grade combinations

25

Certificate mix:IGI 5,402 · GIA 139 · GCAL 26

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$477Median NZ$765Upper 10% NZ$2,652

Middle half sell between NZ$649 to NZ$1,741

Certificated stones with a live price only, 1,368 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

194%

Typical difference

NZ$1,579

Stones compared

859

Across 859 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 194% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$1,579. 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.

Show 15 more retailers
  1. 23VRAI48 in stock
    United States·Founded 2014·30-day returns
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Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

1 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 24 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS21,559 · 43rD VS1957 · 34rD VVS1659 · 29rE VVS2517 · 35rE VS1466 · 34rF VS1272 · 32rD VS2253 · 28rE VVS1196 · 30rF VVS2164 · 28rE VS2152 · 29rD IF139 · 18rG VVS2105 · 16rG VS192 · 20rF VVS167 · 19rG VS264 · 17rH VS148 · 18rF VS238 · 9rD FL34 · 12rH VVS230 · 15rG VVS129 · 11rE FL17 · 11rE IF13 · 6rI VS112 · 9rF IF10 · 10rF FL10 · 10r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 859 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 194%, about NZ$1,579.

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?

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.

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