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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 18,002 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

18,002

Retailers carrying

69

Median confirmed price

NZ$5,682

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 16,091 · IGI 272 · HRD 49

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$4,082 and NZ$8,029 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$3,122Median NZ$5,682Upper 10% NZ$10,940

Middle half listed between NZ$4,082 to NZ$8,029

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,241 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

88%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

NZ$4,261

Stones compared

3,198

Across 3,198 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 88% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$4,261. 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. 3Yorxs880 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  5. 5Rare Carat668 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  7. 7Cape Diamonds629 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  8. 8Blue Nile616 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 10B2C Jewels591 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
  2. 12Allurez567 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  3. 13RockHer562 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  8. 18Ritani393 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  14. 24

    GemTrove

    300 in stock
    AU
    Terms not yet verified
  15. 25Zales293 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales

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.

16 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 9 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,559 · 52rH VS21,498 · 58rI VS21,432 · 49rF VS21,314 · 57rG VS21,188 · 51rH VS11,178 · 54rG VS11,003 · 55rI VVS2998 · 50rE VS2765 · 53rE VS1702 · 53rF VS1685 · 54rH VVS2652 · 58rG VVS2562 · 55rH VVS1531 · 53rI VVS1495 · 48rD VS2469 · 51rD VS1450 · 48rG VVS1431 · 51rE VVS2425 · 53rF VVS2406 · 54rD VVS2273 · 51rE VVS1257 · 51rF VVS1251 · 50rD VVS1132 · 45rD IF78 · 39rH IF74 · 31rG IF66 · 33rE IF59 · 37rI IF40 · 27rF IF22 · 18r

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

  • 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 3,198 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 88%, about NZ$4,261.

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?

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.

Where to Buy 1.25ct Natural Cushion Diamonds | Carat Hunter