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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 13,461 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

13,461

Retailers carrying

67

Median confirmed price

₹2,965,402

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 11,281 · IGI 739 · HRD 290

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between ₹2,083,381 and ₹3,933,978 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% ₹1,447,602Median ₹2,965,402Upper 10% ₹4,883,964

Middle half listed between ₹2,083,381 to ₹3,933,978

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,848 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

53%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

₹1,151,813

Stones compared

1,444

Across 1,444 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 ₹1,151,813. 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 Jewellers884 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to India
    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 India
    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 India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  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 India
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  7. 17RockHer299 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to India. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,398 · 57rI VS21,078 · 54rI VVS2981 · 55rH VS2843 · 51rH VS1774 · 57rI VVS1753 · 46rG VS1675 · 59rG VS2649 · 55rF VS1495 · 54rF VS2458 · 50rH VVS2426 · 46rH VVS1426 · 54rE VVS2425 · 51rE VS1423 · 55rD VS2408 · 50rD VS1340 · 50rG VVS2334 · 53rE VVS1278 · 51rF VVS1274 · 50rG VVS1269 · 54rE VS2249 · 47rF VVS2235 · 51rD VVS2206 · 45rD VVS1170 · 50rI IF170 · 34rD IF147 · 48rG IF126 · 40rD FL114 · 40rF IF94 · 41rE IF67 · 26rE FL63 · 34rH IF59 · 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 1,444 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 53%, about ₹1,151,813.

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.