3 Carat Marquise Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 3 carat marquise lab grown diamonds usually range from $636 to $16,745, with an average price of $1,179.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.4%.Compare 6,817 verified listings across 13 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

3 Carat Marquise Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 6,817 verified 3-carat marquise lab grown diamonds listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $636 to $16,745, with an average asking price of $1,179 and a median of $1,075.

The price spread of $16,109 (96.2% from highest to lowest) highlights why comparing identical certified diamonds across multiple retailers matters. Two identical certified diamonds can differ by hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the retailer.

These figures are based on our latest daily market data, matched by certification lab and certificate number across retailers, so you are comparing the exact same diamond.

  • 6,817 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $636 to $16,745

  • Average price: $1,179

  • Median price: $1,075

  • Available across 13 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $16,109

Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.

$636$16,745
Tracked

6,817

Lowest

$636

Average

$1,179

Median

$1,075

Highest

$16,745

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.5%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $930

Compare at $5,650

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 65.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,039

Compare at $2,985

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.8%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $888

Compare at $4,400

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.1%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $888

Compare at $5,590

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $909

Compare at $6,160

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,116

Compare at $7,080

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 77.7%

2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $2,158

Compare at $9,660

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.4%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $867

Compare at $3,680

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $815

Compare at $6,350

5 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $815

Compare at $6,350

5 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.4%

2.96ct | Marquise | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $683

Compare at $3,680

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 79.8%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $971

Compare at $4,800

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,116

Compare at $7,070

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,116

Compare at $7,070

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,116

Compare at $7,070

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60.4%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $890

Compare at $2,245

2 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 76.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,464

Compare at $6,160

5 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 80.6%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $888

Compare at $4,580

6 stores
IGI
Save 77.3%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $878

Compare at $3,860

4 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.6%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $785

Compare at $4,040

7 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63%

2.96ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $746

Compare at $2,014

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 14.8%

2.96ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $867

Compare at $1,017

2 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.7%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,044

Compare at $3,135

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.9%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $898

Compare at $5,590

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.8%

2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $991

Compare at $5,430

8 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 62.4%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $878

Compare at $2,335

2 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.3%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $809

Compare at $6,350

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 87.8%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $868

Compare at $7,110

7 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 26.6%

2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $6,020

Compare at $8,200

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 61.9%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $936

Compare at $2,455

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.1%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $797

Compare at $6,190

7 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 60.1%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $957

Compare at $2,395

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83%

2.96ct | Marquise | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,002

Compare at $5,880

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.6%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $971

Compare at $6,320

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.6%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $930

Compare at $5,680

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.8%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $898

Compare at $5,560

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.7%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,044

Compare at $3,135

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84%

2.96ct | Marquise | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,106

Compare at $6,915

5 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,544

Compare at $6,480

7 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.4%

2.96ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $844

Compare at $5,400

2 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,116

Compare at $7,070

6 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 62.5%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $898

Compare at $2,395

2 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.1%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,186

Compare at $7,980

3 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.3%

2.96ct | Marquise | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,271

Compare at $9,580

5 stores
2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 68.1%

2.96ct | Marquise | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,643

Compare at $5,150

2 stores
2.97ct | Marquise | G | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81%

2.97ct | Marquise | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $881

Compare at $4,630

2 stores
2.97ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 83.7%

2.97ct | Marquise | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $912

Compare at $5,580

3 stores
2.97ct | Marquise | H | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 14.8%

2.97ct | Marquise | H | VVS2 | Excellent

From $789

Compare at $926

2 stores
2.97ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 14.8%

2.97ct | Marquise | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $893

Compare at $1,048

2 stores
2.97ct | Marquise | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82.3%

2.97ct | Marquise | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $847

Compare at $4,790

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $636.

What to Know When Shopping for 3 Carat Marquise Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $16,109 or more.
  2. Focus on the 4Cs that matter most to you. Color and clarity grades drive price more than cut in many segments, but cut affects sparkle the most.
  3. The median price of $1,075 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
  4. Consider eye-clean alternatives. Moving one clarity grade down (e.g., VS2 to SI1) can save 10-15% with no visible difference to the naked eye.
  5. Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
  6. Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
  7. Marquise diamonds maximize carat weight face-up and appear larger than their actual weight. Check symmetry carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 6,817 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $636 and go up to $16,745.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,179 with a median around $1,075.

The observed spread is roughly $16,109 across tracked listings, which is about 96.2% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on our data, the median price is $1,075, which represents the midpoint of the market. Anything below this figure from a reputable retailer is a solid deal.

We currently track this stone category across 13 online retailers, giving you a broad view of the competitive landscape.

For most buyers, color differences below G are hard to detect once set in a ring. Clarity grades of VS2 and above are typically eye-clean. Prioritize cut quality for maximum brilliance, then balance color and clarity based on your budget.

Retailer pricing strategies, overhead costs, and margin targets all contribute. The exact certified diamond can differ by $16,109 across sellers, which is why direct certified-diamond comparison is essential.

We match diamonds across retailers by their certification lab and certificate number. This means the prices you see are for the exact same physical diamond, not just stones with similar specs. It is a true apples-to-apples comparison.

Diamond prices fluctuate based on supply and demand. Our data refreshes regularly so you can track trends over time. Use the price range on this page as a benchmark and compare it to historical averages when available.

Diamond Terminology

Carat
A unit of weight for diamonds equal to 200 milligrams. Larger carat weights are exponentially rarer, which is why prices increase non-linearly with size.
Cut
Refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with light. Cut quality ranges from Ideal to Poor and is the single biggest factor affecting a diamond's brilliance.
Color
Grades a diamond's lack of color on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). Grades D-F are considered colorless; G-J are near-colorless and offer good value.
Clarity
Measures the presence of internal inclusions or surface blemishes. Grades range from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3). Most inclusions in VS2 and above are invisible to the naked eye.

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