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Where to buy a 3ct natural heart diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 61 of them, across 3,654 current listings.

Updated November 4, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

3,654

Retailers carrying

61

Median confirmed price

₹2,177,089

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:GIA 2,971 · IGI 300 · HRD 99

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between ₹1,345,568 and ₹3,326,036 (as of November 4, 2026).

Lower 10% ₹955,171Median ₹2,177,089Upper 10% ₹4,655,595

Middle half listed between ₹1,345,568 to ₹3,326,036

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 922 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

58%

Typical difference

₹983,745

Stones compared

683

Across 683 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 58% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of ₹983,745. 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 Jewellers249 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
  9. 9B2C Jewels112 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
  10. 10

    The Perfect Carat

    110 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
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  4. 14Allurez94 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  5. 15RockHer88 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to India
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  10. 20Ritani79 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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.

17 of the 25 retailers ship to India. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS2387 · 44rE VS2316 · 43rI VS2280 · 43rH VS2262 · 48rH VS1218 · 42rG VS2191 · 44rD VVS1184 · 43rD IF167 · 44rD VS1157 · 45rI VS1139 · 39rG VS1135 · 39rE VS1134 · 39rI VVS1114 · 36rI VVS298 · 30rH VVS291 · 32rE VVS289 · 42rD FL88 · 33rG VVS282 · 33rD VVS276 · 36rH VVS175 · 34rF VS267 · 33rF VVS167 · 33rE IF59 · 39rF VS158 · 38rG VVS142 · 24rF VVS229 · 13rI IF19 · 18rE VVS112 · 8r

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

  • Heart: a brilliant cut with a cleft and a pointed tip, classic and recognizable.
  • 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 683 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 58%, about ₹983,745.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 28 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.