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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 464,413 current listings.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.
The market at this size and shape
Active listings
464,413
Retailers carrying
67
Median confirmed price
$786
Grade combinations
31
What it actually costs
Half of these diamonds are listed between $548 and $1,333 (as of October 29, 2026).
Middle half listed between $548 to $1,333
Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 39,538 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.
The same stone, priced differently
Typical spread
341%
Typical difference
$2,272
Stones compared
30,466
Across 30,466 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 341% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $2,272. 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.
- 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 States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aurelinne
- United States·Founded 2018·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Loose Grown Diamond
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The Perfect Carat
23,545 in stockUSTerms not yet verified - United KingdomTerms not yet verifiedVisit MOH London
- United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Moon Ocean
- United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliance
- United States·Founded 2019·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Friendly Diamonds
- United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
- United Kingdom·Founded 2013·90-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Taylor and Hart
- United Kingdom·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit 77 Diamonds
- United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Adiamor
- 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 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit RockHer
- United States·Founded 2005·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Brilliant Earth
- AustraliaTerms not yet verifiedVisit Aida Diamonds
- Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Yorxs
- United States·Final sale: no returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026Visit William & Sons Jewelers
- South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026Visit Cape Diamonds
- United States·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms read on the retailer’s own site, September 2, 2026Visit Calavera New York
- United Kingdom·30-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Quarter
- United States·Founded 2013·30-day returns·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit With Clarity
- Canada·Founded 2002·14-day returnsTerms not yet verifiedVisit Diamond Exchange Canada
- Hong Kong·Ships to United StatesTerms not yet verifiedVisit Ting Diamond
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.
Stones at this spec now
Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.
- 3.08ct E VVS2from $459 across 5 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
- 3.03ct E VVS2from $452 across 9 retailersAs of October 23, 2026
- 3.05ct F VVS2from $411 across 20 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
- 3.1ct F VVS2from $417 across 19 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
- 3.06ct E VS1from $427 across 7 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
- 3.02ct E VS1from $470 across 10 retailersAs of October 26, 2026
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 30,466 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 341%, about $2,272.
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.