Lab-Grown vs Natural in Australia
Compare pricing between lab-grown and natural diamonds across shapes and categories. Pricing shown in AUD.
Last updated 11 June 2026 · Australia market view
Lab-grown diamonds are currently 80% cheaper than natural diamonds on average, with natural stones averaging $7,545 per carat compared to $1,514 for lab-grown. The price gap is widest for Marquise diamonds at 85% and narrowest for Princess at 72%.
Overall Comparison
Natural
Avg. Price$11,608 AUD
Total Listings8,667,018
Lab Grown
Avg. Price$2,329 AUD
Total Listings17,099,094
Price Gap
Lab-Grown Cheaper By79.9%
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
85%
Radiant
82%
Pear
82%
Heart
81%
Cushion
81%
Asscher
81%
Emerald
80%
Oval
79%
Round
74%
Princess
72%
By Shape
Asscher
Price Gap80.6%
View Details →Cushion
Price Gap81.1%
View Details →Emerald
Price Gap79.7%
View Details →Heart
Price Gap81.4%
View Details →Marquise
Price Gap85.3%
View Details →Oval
Price Gap78.9%
View Details →Pear
Price Gap82.1%
View Details →Princess
Price Gap72.2%
View Details →Radiant
Price Gap82.3%
View Details →Round
Price Gap73.6%
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