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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 79 of them, across 117,447 current listings.

Updated October 28, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

117,447

Retailers carrying

79

Median confirmed price

$4,444

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 95,616 · IGI 11,724 · HRD 3,233 · AGS 4

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $3,001 and $7,007 (as of October 28, 2026).

Lower 10% $2,176Median $4,444Upper 10% $10,345

Middle half listed between $3,001 to $7,007

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 20,115 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

79%

Typical difference

$2,983

Stones compared

13,067

Across 13,067 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 79% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,983. 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 Jewellers9,913 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. 3Aurelinne5,837 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4Yorxs5,067 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    4,766 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 7Rare Carat4,702 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
  9. 9Moon Ocean3,790 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  10. 10Allurez3,315 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
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  2. 12B2C Jewels3,017 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
  3. 13Blue Nile2,795 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 14Brilliance2,785 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  5. 15RockHer2,607 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 20Cape Diamonds2,315 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

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.

H VS27,988 · 65rG VS17,500 · 69rI VS27,194 · 64rH VS17,101 · 67rI VS16,869 · 64rG VS26,410 · 65rG VVS24,446 · 65rD VVS14,419 · 67rI VVS24,178 · 60rF VVS14,104 · 65rF VS14,084 · 68rH VVS24,026 · 68rH VVS14,018 · 60rE VVS13,914 · 68rD VS13,747 · 67rF VS23,613 · 66rG VVS13,547 · 61rF VVS23,198 · 67rE VS13,193 · 66rE VS22,991 · 67rD VVS22,965 · 62rD VS22,917 · 62rI VVS12,890 · 59rE VVS22,826 · 67rD IF1,666 · 66rE IF1,329 · 59rH IF1,323 · 58rF IF1,289 · 56rG IF1,228 · 63rI IF1,189 · 55rD FL1,008 · 51rF FL110 · 42rH FL61 · 13rE FL56 · 23rI FL28 · 11rG FL22 · 13r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per 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 13,067 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 79%, about $2,983.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 36 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.