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Where to buy a 3ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 3,225 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

3,225

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

CA$40,982

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:GIA 2,886 · HRD 93 · IGI 24

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$30,754 and CA$53,184 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$22,189Median CA$40,982Upper 10% CA$68,786

Middle half listed between CA$30,754 to CA$53,184

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 523 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

48%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

CA$15,118

Stones compared

391

Across 391 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 48% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$15,118. 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.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers170 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
  2. 3Yorxs139 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  3. 5Rare Carat124 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
  4. 10Allurez98 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11B2C Jewels92 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
  2. 14

    The Perfect Carat

    77 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 15Adiamor77 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor

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 VS1409 · 48rI VS2279 · 49rH VS1236 · 47rI VVS2205 · 41rH VVS2202 · 52rH VS2183 · 43rG VS2156 · 44rI VVS1153 · 40rF VS2153 · 47rE VS1129 · 43rG VS1126 · 47rD VS1119 · 40rG VVS297 · 43rI IF89 · 38rH VVS184 · 41rG VVS180 · 36rF VS177 · 33rF VVS171 · 44rE VVS263 · 40rD VS256 · 29rD IF51 · 38rE VS250 · 24rD VVS149 · 26rE FL29 · 27rG IF24 · 17rF VVS214 · 14rD VVS213 · 11rH IF11 · 10r

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 391 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 48%, about CA$15,118.

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.