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Where to buy a 3ct natural marquise diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 62 of them, across 2,189 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

2,189

Retailers carrying

62

Median confirmed price

₹3,471,955

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:GIA 1,742 · IGI 277 · HRD 32

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between ₹2,303,183 and ₹4,501,827 (as of November 4, 2026).

Lower 10% ₹1,628,535Median ₹3,471,955Upper 10% ₹5,720,220

Middle half listed between ₹2,303,183 to ₹4,501,827

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 529 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

55%

Typical difference

₹1,538,767

Stones compared

431

Across 431 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 55% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of ₹1,538,767. 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 Jewellers135 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
  7. 7Yorxs86 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  9. 9

    The Perfect Carat

    76 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10Rare Carat74 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
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11B2C Jewels71 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
  14. 24RockHer39 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.

D VS2176 · 46rD VS1150 · 48rF VS2136 · 47rI VS2117 · 29rI VVS2115 · 40rI VVS1112 · 37rH VS2106 · 35rG VS2106 · 41rE VS1102 · 46rI VS1102 · 27rF VS197 · 39rD FL86 · 26rH VVS181 · 40rG VVS176 · 38rD IF73 · 28rE VS269 · 37rF IF63 · 38rH VS160 · 28rG VS157 · 37rD VVS149 · 32rF VVS137 · 22rH VVS234 · 25rF VVS233 · 23rI IF31 · 22rG IF28 · 25rH IF26 · 17rD VVS222 · 18rE IF16 · 12r

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

  • Marquise: a pointed-end ellipse that faces up large for its carat.
  • 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 431 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 55%, about ₹1,538,767.

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.