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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 23,192 live listings.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

23,192

Retailers carrying

67

Median active price

£2,770

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 19,758 · IGI 1,237 · HRD 148

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £1,502Median £2,770Upper 10% £4,896

Middle half sell between £2,049 to £3,774

Certificated stones with a live price only, 4,047 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

48%

Typical difference

£1,057

Stones compared

2,819

Across 2,819 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 48% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £1,057. 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.

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.

I VS11,607 · 51rI VVS21,389 · 50rI VS21,386 · 50rH VS11,372 · 56rI VVS11,329 · 51rG VVS21,216 · 54rG VS11,208 · 55rH VS21,194 · 54rG VS21,043 · 54rH VVS21,009 · 54rG VVS1854 · 54rH VVS1837 · 54rE VS1802 · 54rD VVS2785 · 55rF VVS1753 · 58rF VS1701 · 53rF VVS2690 · 58rD VS1645 · 52rE VVS2593 · 54rE VVS1572 · 52rF VS2561 · 51rE VS2550 · 52rD VS2512 · 51rD VVS1361 · 52rH IF290 · 45rG IF224 · 44rD IF207 · 42rI IF198 · 43rF IF118 · 47rE IF54 · 30rE FL42 · 23rI FL29 · 27rH FL28 · 22rD FL14 · 11rG FL12 · 10r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 2,819 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 48%, about £1,057.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 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.