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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 57 of them, across 127,993 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

127,993

Retailers carrying

57

Median confirmed price

NZ$1,158

Grade combinations

29

Certificate mix:IGI 112,069 · GIA 8,837 · GCAL 2,222 · HRD 119

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$905 and NZ$2,186 (as of November 4, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$798Median NZ$1,158Upper 10% NZ$6,369

Middle half listed between NZ$905 to NZ$2,186

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 9,202 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

385%

Typical difference

NZ$4,788

Stones compared

8,017

Across 8,017 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 385% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$4,788. 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.

  2. 2

    The Perfect Carat

    6,893 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 3NZ Jewellers6,845 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
  5. 5Aurelinne6,344 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  6. 6Rare Carat6,222 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
  9. 9Adiamor4,834 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
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  2. 12B2C Jewels4,317 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
  4. 14RockHer3,789 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  7. 17Moon Ocean3,567 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  11. 21Cape Diamonds2,892 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
  12. 22Yorxs2,808 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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.

16 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 9 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VS124,013 · 55rE VVS222,659 · 54rF VVS214,082 · 55rD VS113,153 · 52rF VS110,101 · 52rD VVS27,842 · 54rG VS15,305 · 49rG VVS24,234 · 47rE VS23,945 · 46rD VVS13,262 · 48rE VVS13,057 · 49rD FL2,926 · 34rD IF2,774 · 46rG VS22,043 · 39rF VS21,904 · 48rF VVS11,516 · 47rH VS11,513 · 40rD VS21,333 · 43rH VVS2798 · 37rH VS2544 · 33rI VS1301 · 33rG VVS1192 · 35rE IF146 · 33rE FL122 · 29rI VS290 · 25rH VVS149 · 26rI VVS244 · 16rF FL22 · 21rI VVS116 · 15r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 8,017 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 385%, about NZ$4,788.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 29 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.