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Where to buy a 3ct lab-grown round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 67 of them, across 477,707 current listings.

Updated October 31, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

477,707

Retailers carrying

67

Median confirmed price

$782

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:IGI 436,923 · GIA 25,521 · GCAL 4,866 · HRD 27 · AGS 5

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $548 and $1,273 (as of October 31, 2026).

Lower 10% $464Median $782Upper 10% $2,604

Middle half listed between $548 to $1,273

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 39,576 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

352%

Typical difference

$2,353

Stones compared

30,900

Across 30,900 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 352% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,353. 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. 1NZ Jewellers30,000 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. 3Aurelinne25,462 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    24,175 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  8. 8B2C Jewels18,248 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
  9. 9Brilliance17,611 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Moon Ocean17,102 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  3. 13Adiamor15,881 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  4. 14Rare Carat14,644 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
  5. 15RockHer14,192 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  8. 18Cape Diamonds11,297 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
  9. 19Yorxs11,227 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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.

19 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 6 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VVS2116,667 · 60rF VVS265,867 · 57rE VS161,352 · 59rF VS136,686 · 51rD VVS236,231 · 55rD VS128,200 · 59rD VVS119,539 · 54rE VVS114,641 · 56rG VVS213,656 · 52rE VS213,645 · 51rD IF11,528 · 51rG VS19,822 · 48rF VVS19,190 · 57rF VS28,986 · 48rD VS28,071 · 47rD FL7,996 · 43rH VVS22,554 · 45rG VS22,492 · 44rE IF2,454 · 43rG VVS11,888 · 44rH VS11,793 · 43rI VS1796 · 33rH VS2767 · 34rI VVS2738 · 28rF IF671 · 38rE FL626 · 37rH VVS1396 · 36rG IF239 · 33rI VS2113 · 30rF FL80 · 27rI VVS116 · 16r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • 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 30,900 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 352%, about $2,353.

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?

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.