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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 183,423 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
183,423
Retailers carrying
64
Median confirmed price
$601
Grade combinations
30
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between $493 and $1,002 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between $493 to $1,002
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 22,129 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
252%
Typical difference
$2,010
Stones compared
19,098
Across 19,098 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 252% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,010. 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.
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Final sale: no returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit Rare Carat
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit NZ Jewellers
- United States·21-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Carbon Sparkle
- United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
Show 15 more retailers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
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The Perfect Carat
5,760 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United States·Founded 1915·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Helzberg Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United States·Founded 2017·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Frank Darling
- United States·Founded 1988·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit GemsNY
- United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Grown Brilliance
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- Australia·Founded 2004·14-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit MoiMoi Australia
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
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.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 3.03ct E VVS2from $486 across 20 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 3.07ct E VVS2from $488 across 20 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 2.98ct E VS1from $502 across 7 retailersAs of October 28, 2026
- 3.08ct E VS1from $488 across 19 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 3.09ct F VVS2from $424 across 20 retailersAs of October 27, 2026
- 3.02ct F VVS2from $416 across 19 retailersAs of October 23, 2026
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 19,098 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 252%, about $2,010.
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.