Lab-Grown vs Natural in Canada
Compare pricing between lab-grown and natural diamonds across shapes and categories. Pricing shown in CAD.
Last updated 10 June 2026 · Canada market view
Lab-grown diamonds are currently 80% cheaper than natural diamonds on average, with natural stones averaging $7,545 per carat compared to $1,506 for lab-grown. The price gap is widest for Marquise diamonds at 85% and narrowest for Princess at 72%.
Overall Comparison
Natural
Avg. Price$10,196 CAD
Total Listings8,557,033
Lab Grown
Avg. Price$2,034 CAD
Total Listings16,852,975
Price Gap
Lab-Grown Cheaper By80.0%
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%
Heart
82%
Pear
82%
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 Gap79.8%
View Details →Heart
Price Gap82.1%
View Details →Marquise
Price Gap85.4%
View Details →Oval
Price Gap79.1%
View Details →Pear
Price Gap82.1%
View Details →Princess
Price Gap72.4%
View Details →Radiant
Price Gap82.4%
View Details →Round
Price Gap73.5%
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