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Where to buy a 3ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 9,269 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

9,269

Retailers carrying

68

Median confirmed price

CA$44,403

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 7,853 · IGI 423 · HRD 110

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$27,991 and CA$58,589 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$18,239Median CA$44,403Upper 10% CA$73,662

Middle half listed between CA$27,991 to CA$58,589

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,480 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

54%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

CA$15,462

Stones compared

1,876

Across 1,876 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 54% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$15,462. 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 Jewellers638 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
  4. 4Allurez424 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  6. 6Rare Carat373 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
  9. 9Yorxs335 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  10. 10

    The Perfect Carat

    327 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
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  3. 13B2C Jewels226 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
  4. 14Blue Nile217 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile

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.

19 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS2862 · 56rI VS2795 · 53rH VS2759 · 57rE VS2631 · 55rI VS1555 · 52rG VS2513 · 55rD VS1442 · 59rH VS1441 · 52rG VS1433 · 54rF VS2420 · 50rE VS1334 · 50rI VVS2307 · 48rH VVS1293 · 48rH VVS2266 · 45rI VVS1256 · 45rG VVS2256 · 48rD FL255 · 42rD VVS1208 · 47rF VS1205 · 44rD VVS2200 · 48rF VVS2157 · 44rF VVS1108 · 45rI IF94 · 38rE VVS180 · 35rH IF74 · 32rD IF68 · 25rG VVS168 · 31rE VVS253 · 25rG IF50 · 30rE IF47 · 33rF IF33 · 24r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 1,876 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 54%, about CA$15,462.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.