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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 16,453 live listings.

Updated September 20, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

16,453

Retailers carrying

69

Median active price

£2,499

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 14,670 · IGI 251 · HRD 40

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £1,358Median £2,499Upper 10% £4,620

Middle half sell between £1,812 to £3,409

Certificated stones with a live price only, 4,946 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

55%

Typical difference

£1,259

Stones compared

3,457

Across 3,457 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 55% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £1,259. 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.

  1. 6

    MOH London

    630 in stock
    United Kingdom
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 25

    GemTrove

    300 in stock
    AU

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

7 of the 25 retailers ship to United Kingdom. 18 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS21,307 · 54rI VS11,299 · 49rI VS21,262 · 46rF VS21,179 · 51rG VS21,095 · 48rH VS11,059 · 48rG VS11,021 · 50rI VVS2889 · 45rE VS1723 · 51rE VS2700 · 49rF VS1655 · 51rH VVS2544 · 51rG VVS2544 · 48rH VVS1495 · 50rD VS2472 · 47rF VVS2472 · 49rI VVS1440 · 44rD VS1425 · 44rG VVS1399 · 47rE VVS2367 · 48rD VVS2272 · 47rE VVS1247 · 44rF VVS1190 · 44rD VVS1104 · 36rH IF66 · 28rE IF64 · 35rG IF53 · 29rD IF50 · 25rI IF37 · 24rF IF12 · 11r

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

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • 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 3,457 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 55%, about £1,259.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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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