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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown marquise diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 58 of them, across 27,018 live listings.

Updated September 20, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

27,018

Retailers carrying

58

Median active price

NZ$1,041

Grade combinations

25

Certificate mix:IGI 25,655 · GCAL 328 · GIA 319 · HRD 2

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$488Median NZ$1,041Upper 10% NZ$2,795

Middle half sell between NZ$663 to NZ$1,872

Certificated stones with a live price only, 5,779 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

201%

Typical difference

NZ$1,364

Stones compared

3,061

Across 3,061 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 201% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$1,364. 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
  12. 22

    GemTrove

    320 in stock
    AU

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.

E VVS24,148 · 43rD VVS23,422 · 53rD VVS13,102 · 42rE VS12,697 · 41rD FL2,687 · 27rD IF2,423 · 35rD VS11,969 · 42rF VVS21,551 · 40rE VVS11,306 · 41rF VS11,098 · 38rE VS2673 · 32rD VS2342 · 33rF VS2289 · 28rF VVS1254 · 34rG VS1239 · 24rE IF185 · 29rG VVS2175 · 20rE FL131 · 24rG VS263 · 20rG VVS161 · 16rH VS157 · 14rH VVS242 · 12rH VS233 · 6rF IF30 · 17rH VVS127 · 3r

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

  • Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its carat.
  • 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 3,061 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 201%, about NZ$1,364.

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.

Where to Buy 1.25ct Lab Grown Marquise Diamonds | Carat Hunter