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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 73 of them, across 23,033 current listings.

Updated November 7, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

23,033

Retailers carrying

73

Median confirmed price

£294

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:IGI 21,284 · GIA 1,131 · GCAL 239 · HRD 18

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between £193 and £511 (as of November 7, 2026).

Lower 10% £165Median £294Upper 10% £1,071

Middle half listed between £193 to £511

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,873 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 7, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 21% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

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

  1. 1Rare Carat1,504 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  2. 6Adiamor1,127 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  3. 7B2C Jewels1,082 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
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  1. 13Cape Diamonds807 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  2. 14Yorxs765 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 15

    Steven Stone

    743 in stock
    UK·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 20

    Luvansh

    532 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 27RockHer272 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 28

    SJ Gems

    259 in stock
    ZA·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 29Blue Nile251 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  8. 31Jared171 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  9. 35Zales159 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GCAL, GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  10. 39

    Reeds

    108 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  11. 42GemsNY90 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  12. 43

    Liori Diamonds

    85 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  13. 44Allurez83 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  14. 46

    Keyzar

    58 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  15. 50

    The Perfect Carat

    40 in stock
    US·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  16. 51NZ Jewellers36 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  17. 52Aurelinne35 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·HRD, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  18. 54

    Washington Diamond

    34 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
  19. 55

    deBebians

    33 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  20. 57VRAI20 in stock
    United States·Founded 2014·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit VRAI
  21. 59

    GemTrove

    13 in stock
    AU·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  22. 61ZCOVA6 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  23. 64

    Distinctive Gem

    3 in stock
    US·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  24. 65

    Robbins Brothers

    3 in stock
    US·GCAL, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  25. 67

    Laura Preshong

    2 in stock
    US·GCAL
    Terms not yet verified
  26. 68

    Lauren B

    2 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  27. 71

    Diamovida

    1 in stock
    CA·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  28. 73

    Whiteflash

    1 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. Founded and shipping details come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer above. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

36 of the 58 retailers with shipping details ship to United Kingdom. 22 do not. 15 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

D VVS24,518 · 54rD VS13,331 · 54rE VVS23,216 · 58rE VS12,714 · 55rD VVS12,371 · 52rE VVS1996 · 51rF VS1967 · 45rE VS2747 · 45rF VVS2728 · 45rD VS2604 · 45rD IF439 · 42rD FL429 · 39rG VVS2335 · 36rF VS2304 · 37rG VS1238 · 37rE IF195 · 33rF IF155 · 36rE FL125 · 22rG VS2114 · 33rF VVS189 · 32rF SI173 · 28rH VS166 · 24rH VVS248 · 17rG VVS140 · 16rH VS233 · 12rE SI125 · 18rH VVS122 · 5rD SI116 · 12rF SI215 · 14rF FL13 · 13rI VS213 · 10rI VVS213 · 12rJ VVS212 · 11rG SI111 · 7r

Stones at this spec now

Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.

What this spec means

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 7, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 21% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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?

Listings refresh as we re-read each retailer, most of them every day. 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.