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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 387,754 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

387,754

Retailers carrying

68

Median confirmed price

CA$1,062

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 342,980 · GIA 29,511 · GCAL 7,277 · HRD 56

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$753 and CA$1,534 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$683Median CA$1,062Upper 10% CA$3,080

Middle half listed between CA$753 to CA$1,534

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 47,327 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

279%

Typical difference

CA$2,991

Stones compared

36,163

Across 36,163 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 279% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$2,991. 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.

  3. 3Rare Carat21,994 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
  6. 6NZ Jewellers17,527 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
  7. 7Aurelinne15,472 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
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  2. 12B2C Jewels13,448 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
  3. 13Adiamor13,176 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  5. 15

    The Perfect Carat

    12,918 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 17RockHer9,398 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  8. 18Cape Diamonds8,239 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  13. 23GemsNY6,032 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VVS262,529 · 59rE VS147,744 · 59rF VVS244,139 · 58rD VVS237,008 · 60rD VS134,226 · 61rF VS128,026 · 56rD VVS125,715 · 53rE VS215,650 · 52rD IF14,402 · 52rD FL12,205 · 41rG VS111,580 · 51rG VVS211,532 · 48rE VVS18,864 · 56rF VS28,837 · 47rD VS26,851 · 47rG VS24,107 · 46rH VS13,996 · 36rF VVS13,581 · 47rH VVS22,090 · 30rE IF1,579 · 46rG VVS1912 · 41rH VS2711 · 34rE FL553 · 38rF IF337 · 40rI VS1200 · 30rG IF182 · 29rH VVS199 · 17rI VS236 · 21rI VVS234 · 17rF FL24 · 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.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 36,163 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 279%, about CA$2,991.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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.