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Where to buy a 3ct natural asscher diamond
Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 69 of them, across 5,713 current listings.
Updated November 6, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
5,713
Retailers carrying
69
Median confirmed price
$29,469
Grade combinations
51
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between $21,878 and $38,042 (as of November 6, 2026).
Middle half listed between $21,878 to $38,042
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 524 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.
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2021·GIA, HRD·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United States·Founded 2012·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Wish
- Germany·Founded 2011·GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United States·GIA, HRD·21-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United Kingdom·EGL, GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·EGL, GIA, HRD·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Blue Nile
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The Perfect Carat
170 in stockUS·GIA, HRD·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verified - 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
- United States·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGI·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United States·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 2002·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United States·Founded 2010·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Allurez
- United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- United States·Founded 2016·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- Australia·Founded 1996·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jogia Diamonds
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 1998·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit DreamStone
- United States·Founded 1983·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yadav Diamonds
- Australia·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Torres Jewel Co
- United States·Founded 2005·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- United States·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ritani
- India·Founded 2013·GIA, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Sarvada Jewels
- 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 1993·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Jared
- United States·Founded 1916·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Kay Jewelers
- United States·Founded 1924·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Zales
- Canada·Founded 2002·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- Australia·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Wholesale Diamonds Direct
- United States·Founded 2017·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Frank Darling
- United States·Founded 2005·GIA·15-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit The Diamond Guys
- United States·Founded 2013·GIA, HRD, IGI·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Reve Diamonds
- United Kingdom·GIA, HRDTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- Australia·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- Hong Kong·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
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GemTrove
38 in stockAU·GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 1935·GIA·14-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Mervis Diamond Importers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2004·GIA, HRD, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Heaven
- United States·Founded 1995·GIA·10-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Diamonds Direct
- Belgium·Founded 2008·GIA, HRD·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Baunat/BNT Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1985·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Seattle Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2013·GIATerms not yet verifiedVisit ADC Online
- Australia·Founded 1986·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit GS Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2001·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Diamond Exchange
- United States·Founded 2009·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brian Gavin Diamonds
- Singapore·Founded 2015·GIA, IGITerms not yet verifiedVisit Fonder Diamond
- United States·Founded 1988·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit GemsNY
- Belgium·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Antwerp Diamonds Direct
- United States·Founded 2008·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Daniela Diamonds
- Singapore·Founded 2013·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Michael Trio
- United Arab Emirates·Founded 1966·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit DIANA Jewellery
- United States·Founded 1959·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Riddles Jewelry
- United Kingdom·Founded 2016·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Queensmith
- United States·Founded 2013·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
- Malaysia·Founded 2015·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit ZCOVA
- United States·Founded 1971·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Shane Co
- Belgium·Founded 2011·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Belgium Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 1984·DCLATerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Imports
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Diamovida
1 in stockCA·GIATerms not yet verified - 64
Distinctive Gem
1 in stockUS·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 2014·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Do Amore Diamonds
- Thailand·Founded 1999·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Glorious Diamonds
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Lauren B
1 in stockUS·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verified - Israel·Founded 1979·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Leibish & Co
- United States·Founded 1992·GIA·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit RDI 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.
57 of the 66 retailers with shipping details ship to United States. 9 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.
- 3.02ct I VS1from $22,924 across 12 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3ct I VS1from $21,067 across 3 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.01ct I VS2from $12,366 across 6 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 3.05ct I VS2from $22,669 across 21 retailersAs of November 4, 2026
- 3.01ct H VS1from $26,629 across 4 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
- 3.02ct H VS1from $18,931 across 4 retailersAs of November 6, 2026
What this spec means
- Asscher: a square step cut with cropped corners.
- 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 51 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.