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Where to buy a 3ct natural round diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 19,887 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
19,887
Retailers carrying
70
Median confirmed price
₹2,931,381
Grade combinations
32
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between ₹2,028,687 and ₹4,360,321 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between ₹2,028,687 to ₹4,360,321
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 6,108 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
51%
Typical difference
₹1,148,289
Stones compared
4,233
Across 4,233 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 51% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of ₹1,148,289. 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.
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Allurez
- Australia·Founded 1996·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jogia Diamonds
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The Perfect Carat
640 in stockUSTerms not yet verified
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- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- United States·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Torres Jewel Co
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Blue Nile
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- India·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Sarvada Jewels
- United States·Founded 2012·30-day returns·Ships to IndiaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Wish
- Australia·3-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
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.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 3.01ct I VS2from $24,278 across 12 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 3.01ct I VS2from $19,606 across 5 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
- 3.01ct H VS2from $25,969 across 17 retailersAs of October 29, 2026
- 3.01ct H VS2from $24,952 across 6 retailersAs of October 29, 2026
- 3.04ct I VS1from $21,055 across 15 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 3.05ct I VS1from $25,845 across 12 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
What this spec means
- Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per 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 4,233 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 51%, about ₹1,148,289.
Can I see retailers for one exact grade?
Yes. Each of the 32 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.