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Where to buy a 3ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 6,987 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

6,987

Retailers carrying

63

Median active price

NZ$51,708

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 5,783 · IGI 366 · HRD 109

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$22,903Median NZ$51,708Upper 10% NZ$90,248

Middle half sell between NZ$33,908 to NZ$70,937

Certificated stones with a live price only, 3,492 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

27%

Typical difference

NZ$12,913

Stones compared

2,068

Across 2,068 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 27% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$12,913. 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.

Show 15 more retailers

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS2654 · 47rD VS2598 · 51rH VS2575 · 50rI VS1458 · 46rE VS2431 · 49rG VS2416 · 52rF VS2398 · 46rH VS1340 · 51rD VS1302 · 53rI VVS2281 · 44rH VVS2260 · 47rG VS1260 · 51rH VVS1232 · 48rE VS1223 · 45rI VVS1175 · 39rD VVS2173 · 43rG VVS2173 · 35rF VS1159 · 46rD FL141 · 34rD VVS1128 · 41rF VVS2116 · 39rE VVS178 · 30rI IF70 · 24rD IF70 · 20rF VVS158 · 32rE VVS257 · 23rF IF46 · 30rE IF32 · 22rG VVS129 · 12rG IF24 · 19rH IF20 · 18r

Stones at this spec now

Live 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?

Across 2,068 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 27%, about NZ$12,913.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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.