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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 10,509 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

10,509

Retailers carrying

61

Median active price

$3,167

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 8,557 · IGI 870 · HRD 48

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $1,758Median $3,167Upper 10% $5,738

Middle half sell between $2,325 to $4,310

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,564 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

40%

Typical difference

$1,066

Stones compared

1,751

Across 1,751 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 40% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,066. 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. 15Jared254 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  7. 17RockHer232 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  9. 19Zales219 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
  13. 23Ritani199 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Ritani
  14. 24Adiamor194 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor

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.

H VS1881 · 48rI VS1860 · 45rG VS2750 · 51rI VS2749 · 48rH VS2742 · 49rG VS1680 · 49rI VVS2636 · 45rH VVS2554 · 51rG VVS2533 · 46rI VVS1442 · 43rH VVS1406 · 48rF VS1400 · 46rF VS2357 · 43rE VS2331 · 48rF VVS2320 · 49rE VS1293 · 46rF VVS1240 · 43rG VVS1205 · 45rE VVS2195 · 45rD VS2177 · 37rD VS1167 · 40rD VVS2155 · 42rE VVS1123 · 39rG IF80 · 35rH IF60 · 22rD VVS149 · 31rI IF33 · 20rD IF33 · 26rF IF26 · 13rI FL14 · 13r

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

  • 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?

Across 1,751 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 40%, about $1,066.

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?

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.