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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown marquise diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 193,095 current listings.
Updated November 2, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
193,095
Retailers carrying
62
Median confirmed price
€574
Grade combinations
28
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between €484 and €1,013 (as of November 2, 2026).
Middle half listed between €484 to €1,013
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 27,357 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
166%
Typical difference
€1,404
Stones compared
23,154
Across 23,154 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 166% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of €1,404. 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.
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
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- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 1915·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Helzberg Diamonds
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The Perfect Carat
5,882 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- Canada·Founded 2002·14-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United States·Founded 2017·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Frank Darling
- Australia·Founded 2019·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1988·30-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit GemsNY
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns·Ships to European UnionTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
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.
14 of the 25 retailers ship to European Union. 11 do not.
Narrow it down by grade
Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 3.03ct E VVS2from $542 across 18 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
- 3.06ct E VVS2from $548 across 19 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
- 3.04ct E VS1from $519 across 19 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
- 3.02ct E VS1from $516 across 17 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
- 3.09ct F VVS2from $511 across 17 retailersAs of November 1, 2026
- 3.09ct F VVS2from $444 across 21 retailersAs of October 30, 2026
What this spec means
- Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its 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 23,154 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 166%, about €1,404.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 28 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.