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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 24,895 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

24,895

Retailers carrying

68

Median confirmed price

$3,101

Grade combinations

58

Certificate mix:GIA 20,901 · IGI 1,831 · HRD 251 · AGS 3

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $2,240 and $4,160 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% $1,718Median $3,101Upper 10% $5,610

Middle half listed between $2,240 to $4,160

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,226 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% 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.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers1,721 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle1,630 in stock
    United States·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·21-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  3. 3Aurelinne1,396 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    1,150 in stock
    US·EGL, GIA, GSI, HRD·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
  5. 7Yorxs1,034 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 8Allurez970 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  7. 9Rare Carat966 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
Show 58 more retailers
  1. 13B2C Jewels685 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 15Brilliance606 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  3. 19Cape Diamonds527 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
  4. 20RockHer497 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 21Ritani452 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  6. 24Jared312 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·AGS, GIA·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  7. 27Zales282 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·AGS, GIA·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  8. 28Adiamor277 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  9. 35

    GemTrove

    246 in stock
    AU·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 47Shane Co93 in stock
    United States·Founded 1971·GIA, GSI·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Shane Co
  11. 56GemsNY38 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  12. 61ZCOVA11 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  13. 62

    Lauren B

    7 in stock
    US·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
  14. 66RDI Diamonds4 in stock
    United States·Founded 1992·GIA·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit RDI Diamonds

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.

56 of the 66 retailers with shipping details ship to United States. 10 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.

H VS11,210 · 57rI VS11,123 · 53rG VS21,018 · 57rG VS11,017 · 59rJ VS1994 · 48rI VS2918 · 53rJ VS2905 · 48rI VVS2896 · 53rH VS2879 · 54rH VVS2765 · 56rJ VVS2754 · 48rI SI1752 · 52rG SI1682 · 57rG VVS2641 · 52rI VVS1618 · 49rJ SI1612 · 49rF VS1605 · 54rH VVS1566 · 54rF VS2509 · 42rE SI2503 · 44rE SI1502 · 55rH SI1494 · 50rF SI2466 · 47rG SI2451 · 47rF SI1449 · 55rF VVS2447 · 54rJ SI2433 · 45rH SI2418 · 44rE VS2403 · 55rI SI2392 · 44rE VS1387 · 52rJ VVS1322 · 47rF VVS1300 · 41rG VVS1292 · 50rK VS2279 · 25rK VS1277 · 38rD SI1268 · 48rD VS2227 · 43rD VS1203 · 41rD SI2201 · 41rD VVS2201 · 48rE VVS1196 · 44rE VVS2190 · 47rK VVS2184 · 27rK SI2179 · 31rK SI1166 · 36rH IF106 · 30rK VVS194 · 24rJ IF76 · 33rG IF74 · 35rD VVS169 · 35rF IF40 · 26rI IF32 · 22rJ FL25 · 18rH FL22 · 22rD IF21 · 16rI FL20 · 18rK IF16 · 16r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% 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 58 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.