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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural marquise diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 8,873 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

8,873

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

$4,715

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 8,145 · IGI 268 · HRD 57

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $3,230 and $6,439 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% $2,153Median $4,715Upper 10% $8,180

Middle half listed between $3,230 to $6,439

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,189 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

77%

Typical difference

$2,702

Stones compared

1,585

Across 1,585 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 77% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,702. 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 Jewellers511 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
  3. 3Aurelinne433 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4Rare Carat396 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. 7Yorxs320 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  9. 9

    The Perfect Carat

    293 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
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  2. 12Blue Nile256 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  3. 13Moon Ocean248 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  8. 18B2C Jewels179 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. 21Ritani162 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  12. 22Cape Diamonds159 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
  15. 25RockHer147 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer

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.

D VS2940 · 57rD VS1746 · 58rF VS2455 · 57rG VS1446 · 55rI VS2413 · 51rE VS1408 · 55rD VVS1400 · 54rG VS2385 · 52rE VS2373 · 56rF VS1368 · 57rH VS2366 · 53rH VS1363 · 55rD VVS2363 · 55rD IF287 · 48rI VS1284 · 46rH VVS1245 · 53rG VVS1224 · 51rE VVS1215 · 53rF VVS1207 · 54rG VVS2197 · 52rE VVS2191 · 55rI VVS1190 · 41rF VVS2183 · 50rH VVS2144 · 52rI IF131 · 31rE IF95 · 36rI VVS288 · 35rF IF71 · 40rD FL52 · 33rH IF39 · 26r

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

  • Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its carat.
  • 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 1,585 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 77%, about $2,702.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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.