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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 25,850 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

25,850

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

£2,315

Grade combinations

58

Certificate mix:GIA 21,480 · IGI 1,852 · HRD 261 · AGS 3

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between £1,673 and £3,117 (as of November 7, 2026).

Lower 10% £1,276Median £2,315Upper 10% £4,183

Middle half listed between £1,673 to £3,117

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,223 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% 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. 1NZ Jewellers1,691 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle1,611 in stock
    United States·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·21-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  3. 3Aurelinne1,396 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    1,207 in stock
    US·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 7Yorxs1,012 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 8Allurez970 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  7. 9Rare Carat966 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
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  1. 13B2C Jewels685 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 15Brilliance615 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  3. 19Cape Diamonds527 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
  4. 20RockHer515 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 24Jared312 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·AGS, GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  6. 27Zales279 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·AGS, GIA
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  7. 35

    GemTrove

    246 in stock
    AU·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 46

    Washington Diamond

    96 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 57GemsNY38 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  10. 62ZCOVA11 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  11. 63

    Lauren B

    6 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  12. 70

    Robbins Brothers

    3 in stock
    US·GSI
    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.

39 of the 65 retailers with shipping details ship to United Kingdom. 26 do not. 5 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.

H VS11,280 · 63rI VS11,180 · 60rG VS21,070 · 63rG VS11,051 · 65rJ VS11,036 · 54rI VS2978 · 60rJ VS2959 · 54rI VVS2942 · 59rH VS2938 · 60rI SI1788 · 58rJ VVS2785 · 54rH VVS2771 · 59rG SI1704 · 63rG VVS2656 · 57rI VVS1644 · 54rJ SI1638 · 55rF VS1603 · 56rH VVS1588 · 57rE SI1537 · 61rE SI2525 · 48rF VS2523 · 46rH SI1520 · 56rF SI2489 · 52rG SI2469 · 51rF SI1463 · 60rF VVS2455 · 56rJ SI2447 · 49rH SI2429 · 48rE VS2412 · 60rI SI2403 · 49rE VS1396 · 55rJ VVS1332 · 53rF VVS1304 · 43rG VVS1295 · 54rK VS1286 · 41rK VS2281 · 26rD SI1277 · 52rD VS2224 · 47rD SI2213 · 45rD VS1209 · 42rD VVS2205 · 50rE VVS1200 · 45rE VVS2191 · 48rK VVS2185 · 28rK SI2177 · 31rK SI1170 · 38rH IF109 · 33rK VVS195 · 24rJ IF80 · 36rD VVS174 · 37rG IF74 · 35rF IF40 · 27rI IF34 · 24rJ FL27 · 20rH FL22 · 22rI FL22 · 20rD IF21 · 16rK IF16 · 16r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% 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 58 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.