Lab-Grown vs Natural in Australia
Compare pricing between lab-grown and natural diamonds across shapes and categories. Pricing shown in AUD.
Last updated 31 July 2026 · Australia market view
Lab-grown diamonds are currently 81% cheaper than natural diamonds on average, with natural stones averaging $7,531 per carat compared to $1,398 for lab-grown. The price gap is widest for Marquise diamonds at 87% and narrowest for Princess at 75%.
Overall Comparison
Natural
Avg. Price$11,587 AUD
Total Listings9,450,568
Lab Grown
Avg. Price$2,150 AUD
Total Listings17,569,163
Price Gap
Lab-Grown Cheaper By81.4%
Price Gap by Shape
How much cheaper a lab-grown stone is than an equivalent natural stone, by shape. Sorted by gap. Widest first.
Marquise
87%
Radiant
84%
Pear
84%
Cushion
83%
Emerald
82%
Heart
82%
Asscher
80%
Oval
80%
Round
75%
Princess
75%
By Shape
Asscher
Price Gap80.0%
View Details →Cushion
Price Gap83.4%
View Details →Emerald
Price Gap81.9%
View Details →Heart
Price Gap81.7%
View Details →Marquise
Price Gap86.9%
View Details →Oval
Price Gap80.0%
View Details →Pear
Price Gap83.8%
View Details →Princess
Price Gap74.6%
View Details →Radiant
Price Gap83.9%
View Details →Round
Price Gap75.4%
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