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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 72 of them, across 29,818 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

29,818

Retailers carrying

72

Median confirmed price

$3,558

Grade combinations

35

Certificate mix:GIA 26,558 · IGI 1,135 · HRD 261

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $2,594 and $4,820 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% $1,946Median $3,558Upper 10% $6,240

Middle half listed between $2,594 to $4,820

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,302 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

84%

Typical difference

$2,833

Stones compared

2,498

Across 2,498 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 84% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,833. 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.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers1,413 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  4. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    1,185 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 5Rare Carat1,179 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  7. 7Aurelinne1,129 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  8. 8Yorxs1,124 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  10. 10Moon Ocean970 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
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  3. 13B2C Jewels848 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  6. 16RockHer765 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  7. 17Blue Nile744 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 20Cape Diamonds658 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  12. 22Allurez648 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  13. 23Ritani532 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

Stock counts are updated daily. 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.

20 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 5 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,929 · 56rI VVS21,898 · 57rH VS11,871 · 60rI VVS11,695 · 58rG VS11,658 · 60rI VS21,649 · 57rG VVS21,546 · 61rH VS21,438 · 59rH VVS21,363 · 61rG VS21,196 · 62rD VVS21,148 · 59rG VVS11,126 · 61rH VVS11,088 · 61rE VS11,063 · 60rF VVS1899 · 64rF VS1866 · 59rF VVS2842 · 61rD VS1834 · 59rE VVS2809 · 61rE VS2808 · 59rE VVS1766 · 60rF VS2646 · 58rD VS2604 · 57rD VVS1507 · 56rH IF381 · 47rI IF317 · 51rG IF303 · 49rD IF222 · 46rF IF137 · 53rE IF69 · 40rD FL40 · 30rI FL34 · 32rE FL24 · 22rG FL23 · 20rH FL11 · 8r

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

  • 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 2,498 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 84%, about $2,833.

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?

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.

Where to Buy 1.25ct Natural Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter