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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown oval diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 451,579 current listings.
Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
451,579
Retailers carrying
68
Median confirmed price
HK$5,682
Grade combinations
46
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between HK$4,162 and HK$8,132 (as of November 6, 2026).
Middle half listed between HK$4,162 to HK$8,132
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 54,635 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.
Every retailer that stocks this spec
Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·Founded 2018·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 2016·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·GCAL, GIA, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United Kingdom·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2021·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- 9
The Perfect Carat
17,849 in stockUS·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2002·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
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- United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2005·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 2004·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2019·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- Australia·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- Australia·Founded 2004·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United States·Founded 2017·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Frank Darling
- South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1915·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Helzberg Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2021·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Grown Brilliance
- United Kingdom·GCAL, GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- United States·Founded 1988·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit GemsNY
- United States·Founded 2013·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2019·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2014·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- Hong Kong·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
- United States·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- Canada·Founded 2002·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- United States·Founded 2013·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
- Singapore·Founded 2013·IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
- Australia·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- United States·Founded 1983·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yadav Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2005·GCAL, GIA, IGI·15-day returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit The Diamond Guys
- United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Blue Nile
- United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Allurez
- United States·Founded 2017·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Clean Origin
- United States·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Veyara Diamonds
- 43
GemTrove
1,156 in stockAU·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 1935·GIA, IGI·14-day returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Mervis Diamond Importers
- United States·Founded 1993·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Jared
- United Kingdom·Founded 2016·IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Queensmith
- United States·Founded 1916·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Kay Jewelers
- United States·Founded 1924·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Zales
- United States·Founded 2012·GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Wish
- United Kingdom·Founded 2003·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Carat London
- Australia·Founded 2013·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit ADC Online
- United States·Founded 1959·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Riddles Jewelry
- United States·Founded 2008·IGI·60-day returns·Ships to Hong KongTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit 25karats
- Malaysia·Founded 2015·IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit ZCOVA
- United States·Founded 1971·IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Shane Co
- United States·Founded 1995·IGI·10-day returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Diamonds Direct
- Australia·Founded 2020·IGITerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Above Ground Jewellery
- United States·Founded 2013·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit OORE Jewelry
- 59
Whiteflash
10 in stockUS·GIA, IGITerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2014·IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit VRAI
- 61
Diamond Culture
8 in stockHK·IGI·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verified - 62
Diamovida
5 in stockCA·IGITerms not yet verified - 63
Distinctive Gem
4 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - Australia·GIA, IGI·14-day returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Dream Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1999·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Ritani
- 66
Good Old Gold
1 in stockUS·IGITerms not yet verified - 67
Lauren B
1 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - India·Founded 2013·GIA·Ships to Hong KongTerms not yet verifiedVisit Sarvada Jewels
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.
32 of the 60 retailers with shipping details ship to Hong Kong. 28 do not. 8 retailers have not published any shipping details.
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.
- 3.05ct E VVS2from $517 across 23 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.01ct E VVS2from $655 across 11 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.08ct E VS1from $475 across 24 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.07ct E VS1from $474 across 23 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.05ct F VVS2from $452 across 22 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.1ct F VVS2from $458 across 21 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
What this spec means
- Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
- 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?
As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 46 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.