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Where to buy a 3ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 7,259 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

7,259

Retailers carrying

63

Median active price

A$43,377

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 6,043 · IGI 375 · HRD 117

What it actually costs

Lower 10% A$19,098Median A$43,377Upper 10% A$76,000

Middle half sell between A$28,293 to A$59,357

Certificated stones with a live price only, 3,532 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

32%

Typical difference

A$12,241

Stones compared

2,071

Across 2,071 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 32% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$12,241. 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 September 2, 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 VS2684 · 47rD VS2610 · 51rH VS2598 · 50rI VS1470 · 46rE VS2443 · 50rG VS2434 · 53rF VS2405 · 45rH VS1357 · 51rD VS1304 · 52rI VVS2290 · 45rG VS1277 · 52rH VVS2264 · 46rH VVS1239 · 48rE VS1239 · 45rG VVS2192 · 37rD VVS2186 · 42rI VVS1186 · 40rF VS1174 · 46rD FL152 · 33rD VVS1129 · 40rF VVS2123 · 38rE VVS180 · 32rI IF72 · 24rD IF72 · 21rF VVS162 · 33rE VVS255 · 23rF IF45 · 29rE IF32 · 22rG VVS129 · 12rG IF24 · 20rH IF22 · 19r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 2,071 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 32%, about A$12,241.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.