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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 22,404 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

22,404

Retailers carrying

67

Median active price

$3,732

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 18,968 · IGI 1,178 · HRD 139

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $2,099Median $3,732Upper 10% $6,549

Middle half sell between $2,780 to $5,042

Certificated stones with a live price only, 3,998 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

41%

Typical difference

$1,289

Stones compared

2,770

Across 2,770 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 41% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,289. 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
  5. 15Adiamor511 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 19RockHer457 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  12. 22Zales396 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
  13. 23Jared383 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  15. 25Ritani355 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Ritani

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

14 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 11 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,542 · 50rI VS21,365 · 50rI VVS21,335 · 49rH VS11,328 · 56rI VVS11,285 · 51rH VS21,168 · 54rG VVS21,152 · 54rG VS11,150 · 55rG VS21,012 · 54rH VVS2959 · 53rG VVS1839 · 54rH VVS1791 · 54rE VS1778 · 53rD VVS2755 · 55rF VVS1730 · 57rF VS1688 · 53rF VVS2677 · 58rD VS1621 · 53rE VVS2585 · 54rE VVS1560 · 52rE VS2537 · 52rF VS2532 · 51rD VS2499 · 50rD VVS1344 · 53rH IF277 · 45rG IF213 · 42rD IF195 · 43rI IF191 · 43rF IF114 · 46rE IF52 · 29rE FL42 · 23rI FL28 · 26rH FL27 · 21rD 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 2,770 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 41%, about $1,289.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 35 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?

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.

Where to Buy 1.25ct Natural Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter