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Where to buy a 3ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 3,654 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

3,654

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

CA$32,035

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:GIA 2,971 · IGI 300 · HRD 99

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$19,845 and CA$48,971 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$14,081Median CA$32,035Upper 10% CA$68,531

Middle half listed between CA$19,845 to CA$48,971

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 925 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

57%

Typical difference

CA$14,430

Stones compared

687

Across 687 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 57% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$14,430. 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 Jewellers249 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
  8. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    117 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10B2C Jewels112 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
  4. 14Allurez94 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  5. 15RockHer86 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 20Ritani79 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  15. 25Adiamor61 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.

D VS2387 · 44rE VS2316 · 43rI VS2280 · 43rH VS2262 · 48rH VS1218 · 42rG VS2191 · 44rD VVS1184 · 43rD IF167 · 44rD VS1157 · 45rI VS1139 · 39rG VS1135 · 39rE VS1134 · 39rI VVS1114 · 36rI VVS298 · 30rH VVS291 · 32rE VVS289 · 42rD FL88 · 33rG VVS282 · 33rD VVS276 · 36rH VVS175 · 34rF VS267 · 33rF VVS167 · 33rE IF59 · 39rF VS158 · 38rG VVS142 · 24rF VVS229 · 13rI IF19 · 18rE VVS112 · 8r

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

  • Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
  • 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 687 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 57%, about CA$14,430.

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.