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Where to buy a 3ct natural asscher diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 65 of them, across 3,142 current listings.

Updated October 31, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

3,142

Retailers carrying

65

Median confirmed price

NZ$52,406

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:GIA 2,823 · HRD 89 · IGI 23

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$38,702 and NZ$68,394 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$27,894Median NZ$52,406Upper 10% NZ$88,180

Middle half listed between NZ$38,702 to NZ$68,394

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 510 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

47%

Typical difference

NZ$19,287

Stones compared

371

Across 371 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 47% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$19,287. 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 Jewellers154 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  3. 3Yorxs137 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  4. 4Aurelinne127 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 5Rare Carat123 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  8. 8Blue Nile105 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 10B2C Jewels93 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Allurez89 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  10. 20

    The Perfect Carat

    68 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  11. 21Cape Diamonds67 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds

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 New Zealand. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS1368 · 47rI VS2272 · 48rH VS1243 · 47rH VVS2199 · 51rI VVS2191 · 43rH VS2187 · 43rG VS2146 · 44rF VS2144 · 45rI VVS1138 · 37rE VS1137 · 43rD VS1124 · 40rG VS1123 · 45rG VVS299 · 43rI IF87 · 38rH VVS181 · 40rF VS179 · 34rF VVS176 · 44rG VVS176 · 36rD VS260 · 31rE VVS255 · 39rE VS255 · 27rD IF51 · 38rD VVS144 · 26rE FL28 · 26rG IF24 · 17rD VVS216 · 13rF VVS213 · 13rH IF10 · 9r

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

  • Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
  • 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 371 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 47%, about NZ$19,287.

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.