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1.25ct · G · VVS1 · Round · Lab-grown

Live snapshot of every retailer carrying this exact spec today.

Updated June 3, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

Market at this spec

Active listings

588

Retailers carrying

37

Price range

NZ$405 to
NZ$28,197

Median active price

NZ$1,299

Certificate mix:IGI 478 · GIA 92 · HRD 5

Range and median are cohort statistics across every active listing at this spec. They are not per-retailer pricing claims.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

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  3. 13

    TenTen Diamonds

    19 in stock
    ·GIA, HRD, IGI
  6. 16

    Calavera New York

    17 in stock
    US·GIA, HRD, IGI
  7. 17

    Carbon Sparkle

    15 in stock
    US·GIA, HRD, IGI

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified March 7, 2026.

Explore all 588 stones in this cohort

How pricing is spread at this spec

For all 588 active listings at this spec, the price distribution looks like this:

  • Lowest active
    NZ$405
  • 10th percentile
    NZ$735
  • Median
    NZ$1,299
  • 75th percentile
    NZ$2,280
  • 90th percentile
    NZ$12,988
  • Highest active
    NZ$28,197

The 69.6x spread from lowest to highest active price is normal for cohorts at this spec. Differences reflect cert lab, cut quality, brand premium and inclusions visibility.

Cohort distribution only. No retailer named adjacent to a dollar figure in this section.

How to pick

Lowest price floor for the spec?

The cheapest active listings start around NZ$735. Use the explorer to sort by price.

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Best cut quality for the spec?

456 of 588 active listings carry Excellent or Ideal across cut, polish and symmetry.

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GIA-graded only?

92 of 588 (16%) carry GIA. 8 retailers stock GIA at this spec.

Want None or Faint fluorescence?

507 of 588 are graded None or Faint at this spec.

What this spec means

  • Round: the most cut shape, with the highest light return per carat.
  • G colour: near-colourless, one step below the D-F band, virtually no perceptible colour to most buyers.
  • VVS1 clarity: very very slight inclusions, near-impossible to find under 10x.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Compare the top retailers carrying this spec

Side-by-side facts for the two stores carrying the most 1.25ct G VVS1 round lab grown diamonds.

Compare Taylor and Hart vs 77 Diamonds

Related specs

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One colour grade higher

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One colour grade lower

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One clarity grade higher

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One clarity grade lower

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Same spec, natural

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Frequently asked

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.

Why is one retailer cheaper for the same certificate?

Markup and overhead vary by retailer. The same physical diamond can list at very different prices across stores. See our cross-retailer analysis for the structural reasons.

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.