New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
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Where to buy a 3ct natural emerald diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 12,987 current listings.
Updated October 31, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
12,987
Retailers carrying
67
Median confirmed price
A$44,679
Grade combinations
34
Certificate mix:GIA 10,917 · IGI 739 · HRD 279
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between A$31,393 and A$59,153 (as of October 31, 2026).
Middle half listed between A$31,393 to A$59,153
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,848 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
51%
Typical difference
A$17,147
Stones compared
1,422
Across 1,422 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 51% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$17,147. 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.
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
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438 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - Australia·Founded 1996·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jogia Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Allurez
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- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Blue Nile
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 1998·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit DreamStone
- Australia·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Torres Jewel Co
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2012·30-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Wish
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to AustraliaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- Canada·Founded 2002·14-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
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.
19 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 6 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
I VS11,340 · 58rI VS21,049 · 54rI VVS2940 · 55rH VS2780 · 52rI VVS1698 · 46rH VS1689 · 57rG VS1659 · 59rG VS2622 · 55rF VS1493 · 53rF VS2457 · 51rH VVS1431 · 55rE VS1413 · 55rE VVS2409 · 50rD VS2407 · 51rH VVS2382 · 46rD VS1353 · 51rG VVS2328 · 53rG VVS1278 · 55rF VVS1277 · 50rE VVS1269 · 53rE VS2231 · 47rF VVS2224 · 51rD VVS2208 · 46rD VVS1170 · 50rI IF167 · 34rD IF135 · 44rG IF132 · 39rD FL114 · 41rF IF95 · 41rE IF61 · 26rE FL61 · 33rH IF58 · 28rG FL30 · 25rH FL24 · 21r
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 3.05ct I VS1from $25,907 across 6 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
- 3.01ct I VS1from $25,830 across 10 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
- 3.04ct I VS2from $26,816 across 26 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
- 3.09ct I VS2from $30,720 across 8 retailersAs of October 29, 2026
- 3.01ct I VVS2from $26,650 across 22 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
- 3.02ct I VVS2from $29,734 across 27 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
What this spec means
- Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
- 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 1,422 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 51%, about A$17,147.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 34 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?
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.