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Where to buy a 3ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 13,040 current listings.

Updated October 31, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

13,040

Retailers carrying

67

Median confirmed price

€28,092

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 10,964 · IGI 745 · HRD 281

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between €19,734 and €37,192 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% €13,744Median €28,092Upper 10% €46,183

Middle half listed between €19,734 to €37,192

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,844 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

49%

Typical difference

€10,820

Stones compared

1,422

Across 1,422 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 49% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €10,820. 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 Jewellers872 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  4. 4Rare Carat562 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. 6Aurelinne451 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  7. 7Yorxs447 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  8. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    438 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10Allurez427 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11B2C Jewels406 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
  2. 12Blue Nile361 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 14Brilliance321 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  6. 16Moon Ocean309 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  8. 18DreamStone269 in stock
    United States·Founded 1998·30-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit DreamStone
  10. 20RockHer259 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to European Union
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  14. 24Cape Diamonds214 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

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 European Union. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,350 · 58rI VS21,050 · 54rI VVS2940 · 55rH VS2782 · 52rI VVS1705 · 46rH VS1700 · 57rG VS1659 · 59rG VS2625 · 55rF VS1493 · 53rF VS2460 · 51rH VVS1433 · 55rE VS1412 · 55rE VVS2411 · 50rD VS2407 · 51rH VVS2387 · 46rD VS1355 · 51rG VVS2329 · 53rF VVS1278 · 50rG VVS1277 · 55rE VVS1269 · 53rE VS2232 · 47rF VVS2226 · 51rD VVS2207 · 46rD VVS1170 · 50rI IF168 · 34rD IF135 · 44rG IF132 · 39rD FL114 · 41rF IF95 · 41rE IF63 · 27rE FL61 · 33rH IF58 · 28rG FL30 · 25rH FL24 · 21r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 1,422 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 49%, about €10,820.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.