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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown pear diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 58 of them, across 30,030 live listings.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

30,030

Retailers carrying

58

Median active price

NZ$795

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:IGI 27,570 · GIA 1,194 · GCAL 396 · HRD 5

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$458Median NZ$795Upper 10% NZ$2,322

Middle half sell between NZ$600 to NZ$1,479

Certificated stones with a live price only, 7,012 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

164%

Typical difference

NZ$1,150

Stones compared

4,364

Across 4,364 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 164% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$1,150. 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 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 VVS25,388 · 53rD VVS14,973 · 40rE VVS23,209 · 45rD VS12,851 · 43rE VS12,470 · 45rD IF2,005 · 35rE VVS11,344 · 39rF VVS21,136 · 39rD FL1,036 · 26rF VS11,013 · 41rE VS2626 · 36rG VVS2606 · 34rG VS1548 · 37rD VS2521 · 31rF VVS1457 · 36rE IF410 · 36rF VS2362 · 31rH VS1263 · 34rG VS2249 · 28rF IF124 · 32rH VVS2123 · 23rH VS277 · 17rE FL73 · 13rG VVS168 · 24rH VVS135 · 15rI VS220 · 12rI VVS215 · 8rI VS114 · 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

  • Pear: a teardrop-shaped brilliant whose asymmetry is a feature.
  • 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 4,364 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 164%, about NZ$1,150.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 28 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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