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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown pear diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 58 of them, across 94,521 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

94,521

Retailers carrying

58

Median active price

£777

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 80,545 · GIA 10,388 · GCAL 920 · HRD 9

What it actually costs

Lower 10% £540Median £777Upper 10% £3,038

Middle half sell between £652 to £1,283

Certificated stones with a live price only, 29,846 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

161%

Typical difference

£1,150

Stones compared

15,053

Across 15,053 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 161% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £1,150. 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 September 2, 2026.

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

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VVS214,009 · 49rE VS113,737 · 47rF VVS210,237 · 48rF VS19,096 · 44rD VVS16,594 · 44rD VVS26,394 · 48rG VS14,868 · 41rD VS14,757 · 46rG VVS23,780 · 35rE VS23,558 · 38rD FL3,193 · 30rE VVS13,068 · 45rD IF3,059 · 38rF VS22,205 · 35rF VVS11,135 · 38rG VS21,008 · 34rD VS2868 · 37rH VS1730 · 28rE IF552 · 34rH VVS2446 · 25rG VVS1339 · 33rH VS2263 · 24rF IF206 · 24rE FL164 · 26rG IF81 · 22rI VS162 · 17rH VVS138 · 12rF FL27 · 18rI VVS222 · 15rI VS221 · 13r

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

  • Pear: a teardrop-shaped brilliant whose asymmetry is a feature.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 15,053 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 161%, about £1,150.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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.