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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown pear diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 189,979 current listings.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

189,979

Retailers carrying

64

Median confirmed price

$614

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 171,687 · GIA 12,038 · GCAL 1,524 · HRD 9

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $494 and $1,011 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% $466Median $614Upper 10% $2,052

Middle half listed between $494 to $1,011

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 23,057 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

262%

Typical difference

$2,123

Stones compared

19,468

Across 19,468 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 262% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,123. 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. 2Rare Carat11,870 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  2. 5NZ Jewellers7,886 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  3. 6Brilliance7,860 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  4. 9Aurelinne6,768 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11B2C Jewels6,333 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 13Adiamor6,152 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  3. 14

    The Perfect Carat

    5,725 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 15Moon Ocean5,369 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  5. 18RockHer4,627 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 20Yorxs4,036 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  7. 22GemsNY3,766 in stock
    United States·Founded 1988·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit GemsNY
  8. 23Cape Diamonds3,577 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds

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.

21 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 4 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VVS233,191 · 58rE VS130,357 · 57rF VVS224,598 · 57rF VS121,132 · 52rD VVS210,599 · 57rD VS19,556 · 53rD VVS18,791 · 53rE VS28,342 · 46rG VS17,402 · 51rG VVS26,285 · 49rF VS25,999 · 46rE VVS15,507 · 55rD IF4,424 · 51rD FL4,094 · 40rF VVS12,499 · 53rD VS21,539 · 44rG VS21,522 · 44rE IF840 · 42rH VS1839 · 36rG VVS1640 · 44rH VVS2548 · 31rF IF343 · 39rH VS2256 · 34rE FL230 · 36rI VS1146 · 23rG IF112 · 30rF FL68 · 25rH VVS167 · 24rI VS229 · 16rI VVS224 · 18r

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

  • Pear: a teardrop-shaped brilliant whose asymmetry is a feature.
  • 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?

Across 19,468 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 262%, about $2,123.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 30 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.