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Where to buy a 3ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 20,716 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

20,716

Retailers carrying

68

Median confirmed price

CA$43,527

Grade combinations

60

Certificate mix:GIA 17,179 · IGI 1,429 · HRD 449

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$30,665 and CA$57,997 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$21,376Median CA$43,527Upper 10% CA$71,748

Middle half listed between CA$30,665 to CA$57,997

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,850 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 5, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 19% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers1,428 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle1,178 in stock
    United States·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  4. 4Rare Carat889 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    848 in stock
    US·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 7Allurez823 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  8. 8Aurelinne812 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  9. 9Yorxs797 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  10. 10B2C Jewels675 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
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  4. 14RockHer476 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  9. 19Cape Diamonds380 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  14. 24Adiamor330 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  16. 26Ritani315 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  20. 30Zales277 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  22. 32Jared261 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  34. 44

    GemTrove

    105 in stock
    AU·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  40. 50GemsNY40 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  50. 60ZCOVA14 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  51. 61

    Lauren B

    11 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

43 of the 64 retailers with shipping details ship to Canada. 21 do not. 4 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,419 · 57rI VS21,098 · 54rI VVS2988 · 55rH VS2858 · 53rH VS1788 · 57rI VVS1759 · 46rJ VS2753 · 50rJ VS1746 · 52rG VS1689 · 59rI SI1670 · 51rG VS2662 · 57rJ VVS2648 · 51rF VS1497 · 54rF VS2453 · 50rK VS2442 · 35rH VVS2435 · 47rE VVS2426 · 51rE VS1424 · 55rH VVS1420 · 54rJ VVS1419 · 51rD VS2409 · 50rK VS1357 · 41rD VS1338 · 50rG VVS2336 · 53rE VVS1302 · 52rG VVS1277 · 55rF VVS1272 · 50rF SI1260 · 46rK VVS1260 · 35rE VS2253 · 47rF VVS2240 · 50rJ SI1232 · 40rJ IF227 · 42rH SI1225 · 43rD SI1214 · 46rD VVS2204 · 45rD VVS1182 · 51rE SI1177 · 46rG SI1173 · 45rI IF172 · 34rJ SI2160 · 40rK SI1156 · 32rH SI2152 · 37rI SI2151 · 31rD IF149 · 48rK VVS2148 · 35rD SI2140 · 36rK SI2136 · 32rG IF125 · 40rD FL114 · 40rF IF94 · 41rK IF76 · 23rE IF66 · 25rE SI265 · 33rE FL64 · 35rH IF60 · 28rG SI255 · 27rF SI241 · 21rG FL30 · 25rH FL23 · 21r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 5, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 19% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 60 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.