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Where to buy a 3ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 9,389 live listings.

Updated September 16, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

9,389

Retailers carrying

64

Median active price

SGD 39,914

Grade combinations

33

Certificate mix:GIA 7,638 · IGI 587 · HRD 198

What it actually costs

Lower 10% SGD 18,232Median SGD 39,914Upper 10% SGD 70,870

Middle half sell between SGD 26,331 to SGD 55,105

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,344 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

36%

Typical difference

SGD 12,244

Stones compared

1,488

Across 1,488 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 36% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of SGD 12,244. 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 VS1974 · 51rI VS2786 · 50rI VVS2711 · 50rH VS1556 · 55rH VS2534 · 45rI VVS1526 · 45rG VS2490 · 51rG VS1462 · 51rE VS1317 · 49rF VS1312 · 49rF VS2311 · 46rH VVS2303 · 47rD VS2300 · 50rH VVS1296 · 47rE VVS2246 · 44rG VVS1245 · 49rD VS1232 · 45rE VS2207 · 45rD VVS2198 · 40rG VVS2195 · 43rF VVS2188 · 49rE VVS1185 · 46rF VVS1143 · 44rD IF116 · 40rI IF102 · 28rD VVS199 · 38rG IF67 · 35rD FL66 · 26rF IF61 · 33rE FL58 · 27rH IF44 · 26rE IF36 · 23rG FL16 · 16r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 1,488 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 36%, about SGD 12,244.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 33 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.

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