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Where to buy a 3ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 2,486 live listings.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

2,486

Retailers carrying

61

Median active price

A$44,009

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:GIA 2,210 · HRD 69 · IGI 20

What it actually costs

Lower 10% A$22,566Median A$44,009Upper 10% A$72,050

Middle half sell between A$30,808 to A$57,403

Certificated stones with a live price only, 596 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

30%

Typical difference

A$12,538

Stones compared

425

Across 425 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 30% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$12,538. 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

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

3 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 22 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS1247 · 38rH VS1211 · 45rI VS2204 · 42rH VVS2178 · 44rH VS2154 · 40rD VS1141 · 40rG VS2131 · 40rI VVS2122 · 35rE VS1117 · 39rF VS2117 · 41rF VS189 · 32rG VS179 · 34rI VVS178 · 32rH VVS175 · 34rG VVS266 · 31rI IF62 · 28rG VVS159 · 30rE VS256 · 26rF VVS151 · 35rD IF48 · 36rD VS240 · 23rD VVS128 · 22rD VVS224 · 17rF VVS220 · 17rG IF19 · 14rE VVS218 · 13rE FL15 · 15rD FL12 · 6rH IF11 · 9r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 425 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 30%, about A$12,538.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 colour 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.

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