3 Carat Marquise Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of October 2026, 3 carat marquise natural diamonds in the 3.00–3.49 carat benchmark range usually range from $2,382 to $175,559, with an average price of $47,373.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.7%.Compare 319 verified listings across 10 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-10-15

3 Carat Marquise Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 319 verified 3-carat marquise natural diamonds in the 3.00–3.49 carat benchmark range, listed across 10 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $2,382 to $175,559, with an average asking price of $47,373 and a median of $46,352.

The price spread of $173,177 (98.6% 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 use the same benchmark range throughout the page and 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.

  • 319 diamonds tracked in the 3.00–3.49 carat benchmark

  • Price range: $2,382 to $175,559

  • Average price: $47,373

  • Median price: $46,352

  • Available across 10 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.6%

All charts, listings, price matrices, shape comparisons, FAQs, and schema on this page use the same 3.00–3.49 carat benchmark range.

Price Range Overview

As of Oct 15, 2026
Spread $173,177

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

$2,382$175,559
Tracked

319

Lowest

$2,382

Average

$47,373

Median

$46,352

Highest

$175,559

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 3.02ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.02ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $8,877

Compare at $8,918

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 11.1%

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $11,782

Compare at $13,259

3 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 17%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $12,492

Compare at $15,043

4 stores
HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 17.5%

HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $12,983

Compare at $15,743

2 stores
IGI | 3.02ct | Marquise | I | SI2 | Very Good

IGI | 3.02ct | Marquise | I | SI2 | Very Good

From $13,130

Compare at $13,826

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Very Good
Save 17.1%

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Very Good

From $13,442

Compare at $16,213

4 stores
HRD | 3.02ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 18.3%

HRD | 3.02ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $13,678

Compare at $16,738

2 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | L | SI2 | Good
Save 25.3%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | L | SI2 | Good

From $14,575

Compare at $19,511

3 stores
IGI | 3.22ct | Marquise | I | SI2 | Very Good
Save 18.3%

IGI | 3.22ct | Marquise | I | SI2 | Very Good

From $14,793

Compare at $18,103

3 stores
IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | L | VS1 | Very Good
Save 18.3%

IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | L | VS1 | Very Good

From $15,353

Compare at $18,788

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Marquise | L | SI2 | Ideal
Save 25.4%

GIA | 3ct | Marquise | L | SI2 | Ideal

From $15,537

Compare at $20,831

3 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $15,579

Compare at $16,058

2 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | L | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $15,858

Compare at $16,082

2 stores
IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | J | SI1 | Very Good
Save 11.9%

IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $17,236

Compare at $19,575

3 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Very Good

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Very Good

From $17,275

Compare at $17,805

2 stores
HRD | 3.02ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

HRD | 3.02ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $17,350

Compare at $18,803

2 stores
GIA | 3.02ct | Marquise | L | VS2 | Excellent
Save 18.3%

GIA | 3.02ct | Marquise | L | VS2 | Excellent

From $17,359

Compare at $21,242

4 stores
IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | J | SI1 | Very Good

IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $17,450

Compare at $19,040

3 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $17,567

Compare at $18,107

2 stores
GIA | 3.02ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Very Good
Save 25%

GIA | 3.02ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Very Good

From $17,619

Compare at $23,507

5 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Very Good

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Very Good

From $17,941

Compare at $18,493

2 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Very Good

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Very Good

From $18,250

Compare at $20,041

5 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $19,120

Compare at $20,481

3 stores
HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | I | SI2 | Ideal

HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $19,145

Compare at $20,380

3 stores
GIA | 3.03ct | Marquise | L | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 44.4%

GIA | 3.03ct | Marquise | L | VVS1 | Excellent

From $19,293

Compare at $34,713

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $20,460

Compare at $21,391

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $20,981

Compare at $21,937

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $20,983

Compare at $21,940

2 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 27%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $21,124

Compare at $28,947

6 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $21,190

Compare at $22,918

3 stores
GIA | 3.08ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 10.1%

GIA | 3.08ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $21,930

Compare at $24,390

3 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 17.4%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $22,092

Compare at $26,741

2 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $22,552

Compare at $24,467

2 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 17.1%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $22,553

Compare at $27,219

4 stores
GIA | 3.03ct | Marquise | J | VVS2 | Good
Save 13.3%

GIA | 3.03ct | Marquise | J | VVS2 | Good

From $22,613

Compare at $26,085

2 stores
HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | D | SI2 | Ideal

HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | D | SI2 | Ideal

From $23,008

Compare at $23,622

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Good

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Good

From $23,158

Compare at $24,213

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | VS2 | Ideal
Save 11.3%

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $23,254

Compare at $26,227

3 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Excellent

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $23,695

Compare at $25,523

2 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Very Good

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Very Good

From $23,813

Compare at $25,556

4 stores
IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | I | VS2 | Very Good

IGI | 3.03ct | Marquise | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $23,927

Compare at $24,510

2 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | E | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | E | SI2 | Ideal

From $24,005

Compare at $25,099

2 stores
HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal
Save 11.3%

HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $24,090

Compare at $27,166

2 stores
HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

HRD | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $24,580

Compare at $25,770

3 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Very Good
Save 18%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | SI2 | Very Good

From $25,108

Compare at $30,613

4 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | I | SI1 | Very Good
Save 13.6%

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $25,490

Compare at $29,507

5 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | IF | Very Good
Save 20.8%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | IF | Very Good

From $25,758

Compare at $32,507

7 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | VS2 | Very Good
Save 19.1%

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | K | VS2 | Very Good

From $25,782

Compare at $31,858

6 stores
GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Very Good

GIA | 3.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Very Good

From $25,940

Compare at $28,422

3 stores
IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI1 | Very Good

IGI | 3.01ct | Marquise | H | SI1 | Very Good

From $25,996

Compare at $28,320

3 stores

Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $2,382.

What to Know When Shopping for 3 Carat Marquise Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $173,177 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 $46,352 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. Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
  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 319 comparable stones in the 3.00–3.49 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $2,382 and go up to $175,559.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $47,373 with a median around $46,352.

The observed spread is roughly $173,177 across tracked listings, which is about 98.6% from highest to lowest offer in the 3.00–3.49 carat benchmark range.

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

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $47,373. The median price is $46,352, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.

We currently track this stone category across 10 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 $173,177 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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