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Where to buy a 1.25ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 74 of them, across 81,414 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

81,414

Retailers carrying

74

Median active price

$4,322

Grade combinations

36

Certificate mix:GIA 65,374 · IGI 8,701 · HRD 2,306 · AGS 4

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $2,248Median $4,322Upper 10% $9,324

Middle half sell between $3,022 to $6,448

Certificated stones with a live price only, 26,268 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

35%

Typical difference

$1,193

Stones compared

15,572

Across 15,572 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 35% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,193. 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
  6. 16Adiamor1,546 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  12. 22RockHer1,198 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  13. 23Jared1,154 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared

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

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

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS25,855 · 58rI VS25,296 · 59rI VS15,018 · 58rH VS14,978 · 63rG VS14,977 · 66rG VS24,666 · 60rG VVS22,955 · 59rI VVS22,908 · 55rF VS12,810 · 66rH VVS22,790 · 59rH VVS12,758 · 57rF VVS12,657 · 60rG VVS12,576 · 57rE VVS12,565 · 62rD VVS12,562 · 62rF VS22,473 · 61rF VVS22,463 · 63rI VVS12,365 · 52rD VS12,303 · 64rE VS12,230 · 59rD VS21,945 · 61rE VVS21,941 · 58rD VVS21,854 · 55rE VS21,843 · 59rD IF1,226 · 58rF IF921 · 51rG IF912 · 55rH IF882 · 51rI IF869 · 49rE IF818 · 54rD FL760 · 44rF FL102 · 35rH FL50 · 9rE FL41 · 14rI FL23 · 7rG FL22 · 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

  • 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 15,572 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 35%, about $1,193.

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?

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.