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Where to buy a 3ct natural oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 6,996 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

6,996

Retailers carrying

63

Median active price

$31,042

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:GIA 5,795 · IGI 363 · HRD 110

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $13,744Median $31,042Upper 10% $54,255

Middle half sell between $20,349 to $42,685

Certificated stones with a live price only, 3,495 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

28%

Typical difference

$7,814

Stones compared

2,033

Across 2,033 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 28% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $7,814. 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
  4. 14Adiamor161 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  15. 25Jared107 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 VS2655 · 47rD VS2600 · 51rH VS2580 · 50rI VS1460 · 46rE VS2431 · 49rG VS2415 · 52rF VS2397 · 46rH VS1337 · 51rD VS1303 · 53rI VVS2279 · 44rH VVS2259 · 47rG VS1257 · 51rH VVS1234 · 48rE VS1226 · 45rI VVS1179 · 39rG VVS2175 · 35rD VVS2174 · 43rF VS1159 · 46rD FL136 · 33rD VVS1128 · 41rF VVS2118 · 39rE VVS180 · 31rI IF70 · 24rD IF69 · 20rF VVS158 · 32rE VVS256 · 23rF IF45 · 30rE IF32 · 22rG VVS129 · 12rG IF24 · 19rH IF21 · 19r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • 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 2,033 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 28%, about $7,814.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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 Oval Diamonds | Carat Hunter