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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 43,624 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

43,624

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

SGD 4,944

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 37,712 · IGI 1,890 · HRD 311

What it actually costs

Lower 10% SGD 2,684Median SGD 4,944Upper 10% SGD 8,992

Middle half sell between SGD 3,614 to SGD 6,904

Certificated stones with a live price only, 12,948 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

39%

Typical difference

SGD 1,596

Stones compared

8,215

Across 8,215 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 39% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of SGD 1,596. 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.

G VS23,109 · 56rI VS22,768 · 53rH VS22,760 · 58rH VS12,759 · 57rG VS12,608 · 58rI VS12,329 · 53rF VS22,259 · 57rD VS22,239 · 55rE VS22,002 · 56rD VS11,885 · 56rF VS11,631 · 63rE VS11,573 · 59rH VVS21,480 · 53rG VVS21,459 · 57rH VVS11,453 · 51rI VVS21,403 · 51rD VVS21,262 · 53rE VVS21,154 · 53rI VVS11,128 · 48rG VVS11,055 · 52rE VVS1991 · 54rF VVS2971 · 54rD VVS1841 · 54rF VVS1782 · 52rH IF462 · 50rI IF356 · 38rG IF274 · 46rD IF207 · 38rF IF179 · 42rE IF152 · 42rD FL76 · 28r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 8,215 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 39%, about SGD 1,596.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.