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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 6,936 live listings.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

6,936

Retailers carrying

61

Median active price

NZ$5,855

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:GIA 6,292 · IGI 89 · HRD 22

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$3,391Median NZ$5,855Upper 10% NZ$10,488

Middle half sell between NZ$4,149 to NZ$7,950

Certificated stones with a live price only, 1,031 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

46%

Typical difference

NZ$2,515

Stones compared

734

Across 734 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 46% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$2,515. 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

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.

H VS2429 · 50rG VS1420 · 51rI VS2418 · 48rH VS1387 · 50rF VS1385 · 47rG VS2375 · 51rI VVS2350 · 45rE VVS2341 · 49rE VS1333 · 49rE VS2322 · 47rF VVS2310 · 49rG VVS2309 · 48rI VVS1303 · 46rH VVS1294 · 52rI VS1277 · 45rH VVS2264 · 46rF VS2256 · 48rD VS1202 · 44rG VVS1160 · 39rD VVS2157 · 45rD VS2144 · 37rE VVS1116 · 36rF VVS1109 · 37rH IF69 · 33rD VVS162 · 33rG IF47 · 20rD IF39 · 30rI IF29 · 22rE IF26 · 14r

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.
  • 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 734 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 46%, about NZ$2,515.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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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