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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 53 of them, across 20,966 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

20,966

Retailers carrying

53

Median active price

A$1,635

Grade combinations

27

Certificate mix:IGI 17,978 · GIA 2,657 · HRD 19 · GCAL 10

What it actually costs

Lower 10% A$994Median A$1,635Upper 10% A$4,255

Middle half sell between A$1,258 to A$2,552

Certificated stones with a live price only, 5,947 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

206%

Typical difference

A$2,916

Stones compared

3,761

Across 3,761 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 206% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$2,916. 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.

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  12. 22

    GemTrove

    266 in stock
    AU

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

2 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 23 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS13,444 · 36rE VS13,191 · 37rD VVS23,066 · 44rE VVS23,058 · 39rF VVS21,373 · 34rD VVS11,045 · 36rF VS11,016 · 35rE VVS1791 · 34rG VS1692 · 30rE VS2498 · 31rD IF467 · 39rD FL353 · 23rD VS2316 · 28rG VVS2314 · 27rG VS2285 · 28rF VS2248 · 27rF VVS1239 · 30rE IF162 · 25rH VS1100 · 19rH VVS289 · 19rG VVS157 · 20rH VS242 · 19rE FL35 · 14rI VS126 · 12rI VVS221 · 14rH VVS115 · 15rG IF14 · 13r

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

  • Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 3,761 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 206%, about A$2,916.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 27 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.