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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown asscher diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 49 of them, across 5,766 live listings.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
5,766
Retailers carrying
49
Median active price
£343
Grade combinations
25
What it actually costs
Middle half sell between £292 to £792
Certificated stones with a live price only, 1,363 of them. Each contributes its best available price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
198%
Typical difference
£735
Stones compared
830
Across 830 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 198% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £735. 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.
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United Kingdom·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit Diamond Heaven
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returnsVisit B2C Jewels
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returnsVisit Cape Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsVisit Yorxs
- United States·Founded 2012·30-day returnsVisit Diamond Wish
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returnsVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2016Visit Rare Carat
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsVisit Adiamor
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- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit 77 Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 2014·60-day returnsVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- AustraliaVisit Aida Diamonds
- United StatesVisit William & Sons Jewelers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 1993·30-day returnsVisit Jared
- United States·Founded 1916·30-day returnsVisit Kay Jewelers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- Canada·Founded 2002·14-day returnsVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsVisit Novita Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit Reve Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2014·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomVisit VRAI
- United States·Founded 1924·30-day returnsVisit Zales
- United States·Founded 2017·30-day returnsVisit Frank Darling
Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.
8 of the 25 retailers ship to United Kingdom. 17 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
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
- Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
- 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 830 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 198%, about £735.
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.