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Where to buy a 3ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 12,866 current listings.

Updated October 30, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

12,866

Retailers carrying

67

Median confirmed price

£23,578

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 10,801 · IGI 736 · HRD 277

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between £16,549 and £31,215 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% £11,592Median £23,578Upper 10% £38,679

Middle half listed between £16,549 to £31,215

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 1,811 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

51%

Typical difference

£9,294

Stones compared

1,392

Across 1,392 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 51% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £9,294. 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.

  1. 1NZ Jewellers788 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  4. 4Rare Carat562 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 6Aurelinne451 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  7. 7Yorxs447 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  8. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    438 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10Allurez427 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11B2C Jewels393 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 12Blue Nile361 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 14Brilliance318 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  7. 17Moon Ocean284 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  8. 18DreamStone269 in stock
    United States·Founded 1998·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit DreamStone
  10. 20RockHer259 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  14. 24Cape Diamonds214 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to United Kingdom. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,321 · 58rI VS21,035 · 54rI VVS2933 · 55rH VS2772 · 52rI VVS1691 · 47rH VS1680 · 57rG VS1655 · 59rG VS2615 · 55rF VS1491 · 53rF VS2457 · 51rH VVS1428 · 55rE VS1406 · 55rD VS2405 · 51rE VVS2403 · 51rH VVS2372 · 46rD VS1347 · 51rG VVS2327 · 53rG VVS1280 · 55rF VVS1275 · 50rE VVS1270 · 53rE VS2226 · 47rF VVS2225 · 51rD VVS2206 · 46rD VVS1170 · 50rI IF167 · 34rD IF134 · 44rG IF131 · 39rD FL114 · 41rF IF95 · 41rE IF60 · 26rE FL60 · 33rH IF58 · 28rG FL30 · 25rH FL24 · 21r

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

  • 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 1,392 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 51%, about £9,294.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.

Where to Buy 3ct Natural Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter