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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 10,406 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

10,406

Retailers carrying

61

Median active price

£2,490

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 8,454 · IGI 877 · HRD 48

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £1,383Median £2,490Upper 10% £4,523

Middle half sell between £1,828 to £3,394

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,553 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

39%

Typical difference

£811

Stones compared

1,739

Across 1,739 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 39% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £811. 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.

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.

H VS1874 · 48rI VS1851 · 45rI VS2742 · 48rG VS2741 · 51rH VS2733 · 49rG VS1671 · 49rI VVS2632 · 45rH VVS2551 · 51rG VVS2528 · 46rI VVS1439 · 43rH VVS1403 · 48rF VS1396 · 46rF VS2354 · 43rE VS2326 · 48rF VVS2318 · 49rE VS1289 · 46rF VVS1239 · 42rG VVS1202 · 45rE VVS2193 · 45rD VS2177 · 37rD VS1165 · 39rD VVS2155 · 42rE VVS1122 · 38rG IF78 · 34rH IF58 · 20rD VVS149 · 31rD IF33 · 26rI IF32 · 20rF IF24 · 13rI FL14 · 13r

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

  • 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?

Across 1,739 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 39%, about £811.

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.