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Where to buy a 3ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 9,059 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

9,059

Retailers carrying

64

Median active price

$31,418

Grade combinations

33

Certificate mix:GIA 7,337 · IGI 548 · HRD 185

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $14,362Median $31,418Upper 10% $55,620

Middle half sell between $20,794 to $42,990

Certificated stones with a live price only, 2,328 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

32%

Typical difference

$9,045

Stones compared

1,464

Across 1,464 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 32% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $9,045. 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
  3. 13Adiamor237 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  6. 16Zales180 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales
  8. 18Jared179 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

12 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 13 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS1918 · 51rI VS2748 · 50rI VVS2671 · 49rH VS1530 · 55rH VS2526 · 45rI VVS1513 · 45rG VS2467 · 51rG VS1453 · 51rF VS1308 · 49rE VS1304 · 48rF VS2304 · 46rH VVS2289 · 47rH VVS1285 · 46rD VS2279 · 48rE VVS2249 · 44rG VVS1236 · 49rD VS1229 · 44rE VS2204 · 45rD VVS2194 · 39rG VVS2188 · 43rF VVS2183 · 49rE VVS1181 · 46rF VVS1141 · 44rD IF116 · 40rD VVS199 · 38rI IF96 · 28rG IF68 · 36rD FL64 · 26rF IF58 · 33rE FL58 · 27rH IF44 · 26rE IF33 · 22rG FL16 · 16r

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

  • 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 1,464 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 32%, about $9,045.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 33 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?

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.

Where to Buy 3ct Natural Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter