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Where to buy a 3ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 65 of them, across 3,118 current listings.

Updated October 30, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

3,118

Retailers carrying

65

Median confirmed price

CA$41,807

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:GIA 2,802 · HRD 87 · IGI 23

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$31,391 and CA$54,076 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$21,366Median CA$41,807Upper 10% CA$69,558

Middle half listed between CA$31,391 to CA$54,076

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 510 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

45%

Typical difference

CA$15,182

Stones compared

374

Across 374 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 45% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$15,182. 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.

  2. 2NZ Jewellers143 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  3. 3Yorxs132 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  5. 5Rare Carat123 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  10. 10B2C Jewels91 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Allurez89 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  3. 13Adiamor78 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  10. 20

    The Perfect Carat

    68 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified

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.

21 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 4 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS1367 · 47rI VS2266 · 46rH VS1244 · 47rH VVS2198 · 51rI VVS2191 · 43rH VS2183 · 43rF VS2146 · 45rG VS2139 · 42rE VS1137 · 43rI VVS1130 · 34rG VS1121 · 44rD VS1121 · 40rG VVS2100 · 43rI IF86 · 38rH VVS181 · 40rF VS179 · 35rG VVS178 · 36rF VVS178 · 44rD VS260 · 31rE VS257 · 27rE VVS254 · 39rD IF51 · 38rD VVS144 · 26rE FL27 · 26rG IF24 · 17rD VVS216 · 13rF VVS213 · 13rH IF10 · 9r

Stones at this spec now

Current 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 374 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 45%, about CA$15,182.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 28 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?

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.