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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural radiant diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 8,073 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

8,073

Retailers carrying

64

Median active price

$3,962

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:GIA 7,041 · IGI 156 · HRD 24

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $2,144Median $3,962Upper 10% $7,581

Middle half sell between $2,846 to $5,516

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,664 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

34%

Typical difference

$1,159

Stones compared

1,746

Across 1,746 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 34% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,159. 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
  1. 14Adiamor194 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  2. 15Zales192 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
  3. 16Jared188 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  4. 22RockHer159 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

12 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 13 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

G VS1597 · 55rH VS2518 · 53rI VS1503 · 49rG VS2502 · 52rF VS1491 · 50rE VS1442 · 55rE VS2421 · 50rF VS2417 · 50rI VS2415 · 48rH VS1414 · 49rH VVS2391 · 49rI VVS1372 · 50rI VVS2361 · 43rG VVS2295 · 48rD VS2263 · 49rD VS1257 · 48rH VVS1250 · 48rF VVS2232 · 51rG VVS1207 · 44rE VVS2175 · 43rF VVS1113 · 46rD VVS1105 · 39rE VVS197 · 26rD IF61 · 35rD VVS253 · 30rD FL30 · 21rE IF29 · 24rH IF25 · 20rG IF17 · 15rI IF10 · 8r

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

  • Radiant: a rectangular brilliant cut that combines the emerald outline with round-style faceting.
  • 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 1,746 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 34%, about $1,159.

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.