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Where to buy a 3ct natural princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 58 of them, across 1,993 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

1,993

Retailers carrying

58

Median active price

$24,213

Grade combinations

23

Certificate mix:GIA 1,369 · IGI 263 · HRD 72

What it actually costs

Lower 10% $13,678Median $24,213Upper 10% $42,774

Middle half sell between $17,504 to $33,656

Certificated stones with a live price only, 729 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

26%

Typical difference

$5,812

Stones compared

492

Across 492 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 26% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $5,812. 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
  8. 18Jared38 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Jared
  11. 21Adiamor35 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Adiamor
  13. 23RockHer34 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit RockHer
  14. 24Zales31 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Visit Zales

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

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

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS2271 · 42rH VS2230 · 41rG VS2202 · 37rI VS1184 · 38rG VS1130 · 39rH VS1119 · 33rI VVS2108 · 26rH VVS1103 · 41rG VVS287 · 40rI VVS179 · 28rH VVS266 · 32rF VS164 · 25rI IF57 · 25rE VS252 · 30rF VS242 · 24rD VVS235 · 32rE VS123 · 21rG VVS121 · 18rG IF21 · 18rD VS217 · 13rF VVS216 · 13rD IF16 · 15rD VS111 · 11r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • 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 492 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 26%, about $5,812.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 23 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.