Lab-Grown vs Natural in Australia
Compare pricing between lab-grown and natural diamonds across shapes and categories. Pricing shown in AUD.
Last updated 30 July 2026 · Australia market view
Lab-grown diamonds are currently 82% cheaper than natural diamonds on average, with natural stones averaging $7,541 per carat compared to $1,394 for lab-grown. The price gap is widest for Marquise diamonds at 87% and narrowest for Princess at 75%.
Overall Comparison
Natural
Avg. Price$11,602 AUD
Total Listings9,360,191
Lab Grown
Avg. Price$2,144 AUD
Total Listings17,496,358
Price Gap
Lab-Grown Cheaper By81.5%
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
84%
Emerald
82%
Heart
82%
Oval
80%
Asscher
80%
Round
76%
Princess
75%
By Shape
Asscher
Price Gap80.0%
View Details →Cushion
Price Gap83.5%
View Details →Emerald
Price Gap82.0%
View Details →Heart
Price Gap81.7%
View Details →Marquise
Price Gap86.9%
View Details →Oval
Price Gap80.2%
View Details →Pear
Price Gap83.8%
View Details →Princess
Price Gap74.7%
View Details →Radiant
Price Gap83.9%
View Details →Round
Price Gap75.7%
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