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Where to buy a 1.25ct lab-grown asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 54 of them, across 8,263 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

8,263

Retailers carrying

54

Median confirmed price

$399

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:IGI 7,685 · GIA 312 · GCAL 19 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $232 and $669 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% $192Median $399Upper 10% $1,074

Middle half listed between $232 to $669

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 931 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 5, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 19% 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.

  4. 4B2C Jewels471 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    429 in stock
    US·GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 6Yorxs378 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  8. 8NZ Jewellers361 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  10. 10Rare Carat353 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
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  6. 16Adiamor232 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  7. 17Aurelinne222 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  11. 21Cape Diamonds158 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  20. 30RockHer62 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  24. 34Jared43 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  26. 36Zales43 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  27. 37GemsNY34 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  28. 38VRAI31 in stock
    United States·Founded 2014·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit VRAI
  32. 42Shane Co17 in stock
    United States·Founded 1971·IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Shane Co
  34. 44Allurez8 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  37. 47

    Distinctive Gem

    4 in stock
    US·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
  39. 49

    GemTrove

    2 in stock
    AU·IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  41. 51

    Lauren B

    1 in stock
    US·Ships to United States
    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.

45 of the 52 retailers with shipping details ship to United States. 7 do not. 2 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 VVS22,032 · 48rD VVS11,235 · 36rD VS11,126 · 44rE VVS2708 · 43rE VS1661 · 45rE VVS1335 · 41rD VS2315 · 35rD IF262 · 31rF VS1246 · 36rD FL245 · 27rF VVS2205 · 40rE VS2179 · 40rF VVS193 · 26rE FL77 · 28rH VS167 · 26rG VS155 · 25rF VS254 · 23rG VVS154 · 25rG VS240 · 17rH VVS240 · 18rE IF32 · 22rG VVS229 · 6rD SI128 · 13rH VS227 · 3rF IF22 · 21rG FL21 · 20rF FL15 · 15rI VS113 · 10r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 5, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 19% 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 28 color 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.