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Where to buy a 3ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 27,788 current listings.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

27,788

Retailers carrying

69

Median confirmed price

NZ$57,202

Grade combinations

57

Certificate mix:GIA 21,122 · IGI 2,456 · HRD 1,613

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$35,836 and NZ$75,508 (as of November 6, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$23,552Median NZ$57,202Upper 10% NZ$95,037

Middle half listed between NZ$35,836 to NZ$75,508

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 2,465 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers2,255 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 2Carbon Sparkle1,927 in stock
    United States·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026
    Visit Carbon Sparkle
  3. 3Aurelinne1,488 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4Allurez1,321 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  5. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    1,288 in stock
    US·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 7Rare Carat1,207 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  7. 9Yorxs1,008 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
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  1. 11B2C Jewels841 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 14Brilliance686 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  3. 22Cape Diamonds396 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  4. 26RockHer356 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 27Zales352 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  6. 35Jared322 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·GIA, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  7. 48

    GemTrove

    76 in stock
    AU·GIA, HRD, IGI
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 61

    Lauren B

    7 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  9. 64GemsNY5 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·GIA·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  10. 66ZCOVA5 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  11. 68

    Distinctive Gem

    1 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  12. 69

    Whiteflash

    1 in stock
    US·GIA
    Terms not yet verified

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

38 of the 63 retailers with shipping details ship to New Zealand. 25 do not. 6 retailers have not published any shipping details.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H SI21,662 · 52rD SI11,550 · 56rI SI21,526 · 48rE SI11,082 · 55rG SI21,063 · 49rJ SI21,048 · 48rD SI2986 · 47rF SI2983 · 50rG SI1961 · 56rH SI1941 · 55rK SI2925 · 35rI SI1905 · 55rF SI1871 · 50rD VS2867 · 56rI VS2793 · 53rH VS2786 · 59rE SI2722 · 46rE VS2638 · 57rJ SI1617 · 51rI VS1574 · 53rG VS2534 · 56rK SI1532 · 39rH VS1466 · 52rD VS1443 · 59rF VS2426 · 51rG VS1406 · 54rJ VS2391 · 47rJ VVS2364 · 43rE VS1330 · 50rI VVS2300 · 47rK VS1295 · 36rH VVS1290 · 48rI VVS1279 · 47rK VS2279 · 34rH VVS2263 · 46rD FL258 · 41rG VVS2249 · 47rJ VS1221 · 43rD VVS1208 · 50rF VS1199 · 43rD VVS2198 · 48rJ VVS1175 · 38rF VVS2158 · 45rF VVS1121 · 45rK VVS1110 · 30rJ IF103 · 35rI IF94 · 38rE VVS177 · 35rH IF74 · 32rD IF70 · 25rK VVS268 · 27rG VVS167 · 31rE VVS254 · 24rG IF53 · 30rK IF47 · 19rE IF46 · 33rF IF32 · 24r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

As of November 6, 2026, the same certified diamond typically costs 44% more at a typical retailer than at the cheapest for lab-grown stones, and 20% more for natural ones (the median across stones listed by two or more retailers). Comparing shows you the cheapest of the retailers listing the same stone.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 57 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.