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Where to buy a 3ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 2,574 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

2,574

Retailers carrying

63

Median confirmed price

£18,595

Grade combinations

28

Certificate mix:GIA 1,869 · IGI 296 · HRD 84

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between £12,680 and £25,009 (as of November 4, 2026).

Lower 10% £9,543Median £18,595Upper 10% £31,365

Middle half listed between £12,680 to £25,009

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 616 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

47%

Typical difference

£6,718

Stones compared

465

Across 465 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 47% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of £6,718. 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. 1Allurez171 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  3. 3Rare Carat134 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
  4. 4NZ Jewellers129 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
  6. 6Yorxs118 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  8. 8Aurelinne114 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  9. 9

    The Perfect Carat

    91 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  10. 10B2C Jewels90 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
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  2. 12Blue Nile68 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  10. 20Cape Diamonds45 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
  14. 24RockHer36 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United Kingdom
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer

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.

19 of the 25 retailers ship to United Kingdom. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS2342 · 49rH VS2306 · 44rI VS1216 · 40rG VS2183 · 40rG VS1176 · 44rI VVS2164 · 30rH VVS1155 · 45rH VS1152 · 38rG VVS2130 · 41rE VS2103 · 39rF VS190 · 34rI IF84 · 34rI VVS171 · 32rD VVS261 · 45rH VVS245 · 18rE VS139 · 32rF VS233 · 20rE VVS128 · 20rG IF26 · 23rD VS123 · 17rD VVS123 · 21rF VVS121 · 15rD IF21 · 19rG FL18 · 18rD VS216 · 14rF VVS213 · 11rG VVS112 · 11rF IF10 · 9r

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.
  • 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 465 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 47%, about £6,718.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 28 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.