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Where to buy a 3ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 2,478 live listings.

Updated September 17, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

2,478

Retailers carrying

61

Median active price

CA$43,984

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:GIA 2,202 · HRD 69 · IGI 20

What it actually costs

Lower 10% CA$22,486Median CA$43,984Upper 10% CA$71,668

Middle half sell between CA$30,689 to CA$57,135

Certificated stones with a live price only, 596 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

30%

Typical difference

CA$12,483

Stones compared

425

Across 425 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 30% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$12,483. 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 June 15, 2026.

5 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 20 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS1247 · 38rH VS1212 · 45rI VS2203 · 42rH VVS2178 · 44rH VS2154 · 40rD VS1141 · 40rG VS2132 · 40rI VVS2121 · 35rE VS1117 · 39rF VS2116 · 40rF VS189 · 32rG VS179 · 34rI VVS177 · 32rH VVS175 · 34rG VVS264 · 30rI IF62 · 28rG VVS159 · 30rE VS256 · 26rF VVS151 · 35rD IF48 · 36rD VS240 · 23rD VVS128 · 22rD VVS224 · 17rF VVS220 · 17rG IF19 · 14rE VVS218 · 13rD FL12 · 6rH IF11 · 9rE FL11 · 11r

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

  • 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 425 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 30%, about CA$12,483.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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?

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.

Where to Buy 3ct Natural Asscher Diamonds | Carat Hunter