CaratHunter
Plans

Carat Hunter · Where to buy diamonds

Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 464,413 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

464,413

Retailers carrying

67

Median confirmed price

CA$1,098

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:IGI 424,432 · GIA 25,288 · GCAL 4,787 · HRD 27 · AGS 5

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$767 and CA$1,787 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$648Median CA$1,098Upper 10% CA$3,695

Middle half listed between CA$767 to CA$1,787

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 39,340 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

351%

Typical difference

CA$3,285

Stones compared

30,725

Across 30,725 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 351% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$3,285. 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.

  2. 2NZ Jewellers28,472 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
  3. 3Aurelinne25,350 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    23,545 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 8B2C Jewels17,774 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
  3. 13Adiamor15,624 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  4. 14Rare Carat14,644 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
  5. 15RockHer14,218 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  7. 17Yorxs12,010 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  9. 19Cape Diamonds11,273 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

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.

E VVS2114,437 · 60rF VVS263,661 · 57rE VS159,798 · 59rF VS135,548 · 51rD VVS234,193 · 54rD VS127,266 · 58rD VVS119,556 · 53rE VVS114,359 · 56rE VS213,262 · 51rG VVS213,114 · 53rD IF11,400 · 50rG VS19,498 · 48rF VVS18,836 · 57rF VS28,359 · 48rD VS27,982 · 46rD FL7,777 · 42rH VVS22,524 · 45rG VS22,399 · 43rE IF2,375 · 43rH VS11,826 · 43rG VVS11,815 · 44rI VS1825 · 32rI VVS2760 · 28rH VS2744 · 32rF IF639 · 38rE FL609 · 37rH VVS1400 · 36rG IF236 · 33rI VS2113 · 29rF FL80 · 27rI VVS114 · 14r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • 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 30,725 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 351%, about CA$3,285.

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.

Where to Buy 3ct Lab Grown Round Diamonds | Carat Hunter