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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown asscher diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 57 of them, across 46,825 current listings.
Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
46,825
Retailers carrying
57
Median confirmed price
$659
Grade combinations
34
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between $510 and $1,412 (as of November 6, 2026).
Middle half listed between $510 to $1,412
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 7,515 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·GCAL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2016·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·GCAL, GIA, HRD, IGI·Final sale: no returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·Founded 2018·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 2002·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United Kingdom·GCAL, GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- United Kingdom·GCAL, GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·GCAL, GIA, IGI·21-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
Show 47 more retailers
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The Perfect Carat
1,416 in stockUS·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2004·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United States·Founded 2021·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United States·Founded 2019·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2017·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Frank Darling
- Australia·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- South Africa·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·7-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- Australia·Founded 2004·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- Australia·Founded 2019·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Novita Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2014·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1988·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit GemsNY
- United States·GCAL, GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- United Kingdom·Founded 2014·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Flawless Fine Jewelry
- United States·Founded 2013·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- Hong Kong·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
- United States·Founded 2012·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Wish
- Singapore·Founded 2013·IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
- United States·Founded 2013·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
- Australia·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
- Canada·Founded 2002·GCAL, GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- United States·Founded 1999·GCAL, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Blue Nile
- United States·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Veyara Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1983·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yadav Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2005·GIA, IGI·15-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit The Diamond Guys
- United States·Founded 2021·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Grown Brilliance
- United States·Founded 1993·AGS, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jared
- United States·Founded 1916·AGS, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Kay Jewelers
- United States·Founded 1924·AGS, GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Zales
- United Kingdom·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Queensmith
- United States·Founded 2010·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Allurez
- United States·Founded 1971·IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Shane Co
- United States·Founded 1935·GIA, IGI·14-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Mervis Diamond Importers
- United States·Founded 1995·IGI·10-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Diamonds Direct
- Malaysia·Founded 2015·IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit ZCOVA
- United States·Founded 2008·IGI·60-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit 25karats
- 51
GemTrove
3 in stockAU·GIA, IGITerms not yet verified - Australia·Founded 2013·IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit ADC Online
- 53
Lauren B
2 in stockUS·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2014·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit VRAI
- United States·Founded 2017·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Clean Origin
- 56
Distinctive Gem
1 in stockUS·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 1959·IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Riddles Jewelry
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.
48 of the 55 retailers with shipping details ship to United States. 7 do not. 2 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.
- 3.09ct E VVS2from $1,127 across 17 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 3.05ct E VVS2from $476 across 23 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 3.1ct E VS1from $1,098 across 19 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 3.06ct E VS1from $1,134 across 11 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 3.02ct F VVS2from $429 across 20 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 3.02ct F VVS2from $447 across 19 retailersAs of November 2, 2026
What this spec means
- Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
- Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.
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 34 color 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.