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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 5,590 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

5,590

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

$2,887

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 4,912 · IGI 318 · HRD 47

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $2,099 and $3,986 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% $1,665Median $2,887Upper 10% $5,682

Middle half listed between $2,099 to $3,986

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,072 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

103%

Typical difference

$2,833

Stones compared

839

Across 839 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 103% 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.

  2. 2NZ Jewellers371 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. 4Aurelinne309 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    263 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10Cape Diamonds163 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
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  4. 14RockHer153 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 16Blue Nile121 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  8. 18Allurez120 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  9. 19B2C Jewels113 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
  11. 21Ritani104 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  12. 22Yorxs94 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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.

G VS2645 · 54rH VS2398 · 50rG VS1387 · 47rF VS2345 · 44rD VS2339 · 51rI VS1316 · 49rD VVS2258 · 45rI VS2248 · 41rH VS1224 · 45rF VVS1215 · 49rE VS2207 · 40rD VS1207 · 52rI VVS2197 · 45rF VS1192 · 36rE VS1181 · 51rH VVS1144 · 45rE VVS2142 · 34rI VVS1132 · 43rG VVS2132 · 44rG VVS1119 · 37rG IF104 · 39rH VVS287 · 34rD VVS170 · 33rE IF55 · 29rD IF45 · 24rF VVS236 · 21rE FL31 · 25rF IF29 · 20rH IF27 · 16rI IF27 · 23rD FL25 · 25rE VVS124 · 18r

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

  • Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
  • 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 839 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 103%, about $2,833.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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.