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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 161,060 current listings.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

161,060

Retailers carrying

63

Median confirmed price

€823

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 149,749 · GIA 6,687 · GCAL 2,376 · HRD 9 · AGS 3

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €541 and €1,387 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% €466Median €823Upper 10% €2,587

Middle half listed between €541 to €1,387

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 20,690 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

298%

Typical difference

€2,304

Stones compared

16,396

Across 16,396 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 298% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €2,304. 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. 1Rare Carat11,360 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 6Brilliance7,771 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  7. 7B2C Jewels7,177 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  8. 8Adiamor7,174 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  10. 10Moon Ocean5,909 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
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  2. 12RockHer5,642 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  3. 13Cape Diamonds5,533 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  6. 16Yorxs4,282 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  11. 21GemsNY3,228 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    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.

15 of the 25 retailers ship to European Union. 10 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VS123,721 · 62rE VVS223,521 · 59rD VVS215,264 · 56rD VS113,096 · 58rD VVS112,813 · 52rF VVS212,526 · 57rF VS112,117 · 58rD IF9,045 · 44rG VS16,515 · 50rE VS25,617 · 52rD FL5,483 · 40rE VVS14,311 · 52rG VVS23,835 · 49rF VS22,372 · 42rD VS22,072 · 49rH VS11,987 · 42rG VS21,766 · 44rF VVS11,316 · 46rE IF958 · 46rH VVS2901 · 34rH VS2597 · 32rI VS1340 · 28rF IF247 · 33rG VVS1228 · 39rE FL183 · 34rI VVS290 · 20rG IF51 · 25rI VS238 · 19rH VVS136 · 15rF FL14 · 13r

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

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • 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 16,396 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 298%, about €2,304.

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.