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Where to buy a 3ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 19,967 current listings.

Updated October 30, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

19,967

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

CA$43,275

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 15,188 · IGI 2,335 · HRD 726

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$29,835 and CA$64,415 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$21,803Median CA$43,275Upper 10% CA$94,917

Middle half listed between CA$29,835 to CA$64,415

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 5,997 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

52%

Typical difference

CA$17,136

Stones compared

4,207

Across 4,207 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 52% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$17,136. 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 Jewellers1,247 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. 3Yorxs1,065 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  7. 7Rare Carat881 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
  8. 8Allurez786 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  10. 10

    The Perfect Carat

    691 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
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  1. 11B2C Jewels584 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
  7. 17Blue Nile410 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 20RockHer371 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer

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.

I VS21,889 · 55rH VS21,737 · 63rI VS11,523 · 57rH VS11,142 · 58rG VS1964 · 58rH VVS2954 · 58rF VS2858 · 57rH VVS1854 · 56rI VVS2826 · 54rF VS1777 · 59rG VVS2740 · 56rG VS2723 · 57rE VS2686 · 55rD VS2609 · 58rG VVS1599 · 51rD VS1587 · 52rE VS1512 · 52rI VVS1450 · 46rF VVS1394 · 47rE VVS1380 · 49rE VVS2372 · 54rF VVS2360 · 50rD VVS2355 · 54rD VVS1322 · 53rD IF273 · 47rF IF239 · 47rI IF203 · 41rH IF194 · 42rG IF138 · 36rD FL134 · 35rE IF131 · 32rE FL38 · 29r

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.
  • 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 4,207 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 52%, about CA$17,136.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 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 Natural Round Diamonds | Carat Hunter