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Where to buy a 3ct natural cushion diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 19,759 current listings.
Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
19,759
Retailers carrying
67
Median confirmed price
£21,174
Grade combinations
55
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between £13,874 and £28,774 (as of November 6, 2026).
Middle half listed between £13,874 to £28,774
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 3,220 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.
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·AGS, GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United Kingdom·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Blue Nile
- United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- Australia·Founded 1996·EGL, GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jogia Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2002·AGS, EGL, GIA, HRD·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Allurez
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·GIA, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
Show 57 more retailers
- United States·GIA, HRD, IGI·Final sale: no returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·Founded 1998·GIA, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit DreamStone
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United States·Founded 1924·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Zales
- United States·Founded 2005·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- Australia·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Torres Jewel Co
- United States·Founded 1993·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Jared
- United States·Founded 1916·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Kay Jewelers
- South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to United KingdomTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- India·Founded 2013·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Sarvada Jewels
- United States·Founded 1999·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- Canada·Founded 2002·EGL, GIA, HRDTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- United States·Founded 1999·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Ritani
- United States·AGS, EGL, GIA, HRD·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- Australia·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
- Australia·Founded 2004·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- United States·Founded 2017·EGL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Frank Darling
- United States·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·15-day returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit The Diamond Guys
- United States·Founded 2013·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1983·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yadav Diamonds
- United Kingdom·GIA, HRD·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
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The Perfect Carat
257 in stockUS·GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2012·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Wish
- Singapore·Founded 2013·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
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GemTrove
203 in stockAU·GIA, HRDTerms not yet verified - Hong Kong·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
- United States·Founded 1935·GIA·14-day returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Mervis Diamond Importers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 1995·GIA·10-day returnsTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Diamonds Direct
- United States·Founded 1959·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Riddles Jewelry
- Australia·Founded 1986·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit GS Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1985·GIA, HRDTerms not yet verifiedVisit Seattle Diamonds
- Belgium·Founded 2008·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Baunat/BNT Diamonds
- Singapore·Founded 2015·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Fonder Diamond
- Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit ZCOVA
- United States·Founded 2008·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Daniela Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1988·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit GemsNY
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United KingdomTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United States·Founded 2009·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brian Gavin Diamonds
- United Arab Emirates·Founded 1966·GIA, HRD·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit DIANA Jewellery
- United States·Founded 2014·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2016·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Queensmith
- Australia·Founded 2013·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit ADC Online
- United States·HRD, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to United KingdomTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- Belgium·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Antwerp Diamonds Direct
- Belgium·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Belgium Diamonds
- Thailand·Founded 1999·GIA, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Glorious Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1915·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Helzberg Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2021·HRD, IGI·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
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Lauren B
10 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2013·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
- United States·Founded 1971·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Shane Co
- Belgium·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Antwerpor
- Israel·Founded 1979·GIA·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit Leibish & Co
- Australia·Founded 1984·HRDTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Imports
- Belgium·HRD·Ships to United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit My Antwerp Diamonds
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.
41 of the 64 retailers with shipping details ship to United Kingdom. 23 do not. 3 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.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 3.01ct H VS2from $28,344 across 14 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.01ct H VS2from $23,380 across 9 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
- 3.01ct I VS2from $17,397 across 10 retailersAs of November 5, 2026
- 3.01ct I VS2from $19,094 across 13 retailersAs of November 5, 2026
- 3.02ct H SI1from $21,739 across 6 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3ct H SI1from $19,784 across 11 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
What this spec means
- Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
- 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 55 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.