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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 13,531 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

13,531

Retailers carrying

67

Median confirmed price

HK$243,907

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 11,340 · IGI 747 · HRD 291

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$172,281 and HK$325,840 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% HK$120,174Median HK$243,907Upper 10% HK$403,779

Middle half listed between HK$172,281 to HK$325,840

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,849 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

53%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

HK$96,442

Stones compared

1,432

Across 1,432 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 53% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of HK$96,442. 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 Jewellers911 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  5. 5Rare Carat561 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 6

    The Perfect Carat

    518 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  7. 7Allurez515 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  8. 8Aurelinne486 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  9. 9Yorxs472 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11B2C Jewels432 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 12Blue Nile394 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  6. 16RockHer305 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  14. 24Cape Diamonds223 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Hong Kong
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to Hong Kong. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,404 · 57rI VS21,088 · 54rI VVS2985 · 55rH VS2847 · 53rH VS1782 · 57rI VVS1755 · 46rG VS1685 · 59rG VS2658 · 57rF VS1497 · 54rF VS2455 · 50rH VVS2428 · 47rE VVS2425 · 51rH VVS1423 · 54rE VS1420 · 55rD VS2409 · 50rD VS1337 · 50rG VVS2334 · 53rE VVS1287 · 52rG VVS1275 · 55rF VVS1274 · 50rE VS2251 · 47rF VVS2235 · 50rD VVS2204 · 45rD VVS1177 · 51rI IF171 · 34rD IF149 · 48rG IF124 · 40rD FL114 · 40rF IF94 · 41rE IF67 · 26rE FL63 · 34rH IF60 · 28rG FL30 · 25rH FL21 · 19r

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 1,432 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 53%, about HK$96,442.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 colour 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.