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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 194,350 current listings.

Updated November 3, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

194,350

Retailers carrying

64

Median confirmed price

$604

Grade combinations

30

Certificate mix:IGI 176,081 · GIA 11,969 · GCAL 1,528 · HRD 9

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $492 and $1,002 (as of November 3, 2026).

Lower 10% $463Median $604Upper 10% $1,985

Middle half listed between $492 to $1,002

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 22,838 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

264%

Typical difference

$2,103

Stones compared

19,628

Across 19,628 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 264% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,103. 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 Carat12,379 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. 6NZ 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. 7Brilliance7,857 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  4. 9Aurelinne6,886 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11

    The Perfect Carat

    6,596 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  2. 12Adiamor6,386 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  3. 13B2C Jewels6,319 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
  4. 17RockHer4,680 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 18Moon Ocean4,346 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  6. 20Yorxs3,931 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 Diamonds3,503 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 VVS234,519 · 58rE VS131,168 · 57rF VVS225,077 · 57rF VS121,629 · 52rD VVS211,091 · 57rD VS19,811 · 53rD VVS18,766 · 53rE VS28,581 · 46rG VS17,460 · 52rG VVS26,354 · 49rF VS25,975 · 46rE VVS15,543 · 55rD IF4,463 · 51rD FL4,165 · 40rF VVS12,563 · 53rD VS21,582 · 44rG VS21,504 · 44rE IF835 · 42rH VS1822 · 36rG VVS1632 · 43rH VVS2546 · 33rF IF341 · 39rH VS2247 · 34rE FL237 · 36rI VS1144 · 23rG IF110 · 30rF FL67 · 25rH VVS167 · 24rI VS227 · 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 19,628 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 264%, about $2,103.

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.