Lab-Grown vs Natural in Canada
Compare pricing between lab-grown and natural diamonds across shapes and categories. Pricing shown in CAD.
Last updated 16 September 2026 · Canada market view
Lab-grown diamonds are currently 83% cheaper than natural diamonds on average, with natural stones averaging $7,370 per carat compared to $1,277 for lab-grown. The price gap is widest for Marquise diamonds at 86% and narrowest for Princess at 77%.
Overall Comparison
Natural
Avg. Price$10,259 CAD
Total Listings12,323,959
Lab Grown
Avg. Price$1,778 CAD
Total Listings20,009,090
Price Gap
Lab-Grown Cheaper By82.7%
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
86%
Pear
85%
Cushion
85%
Radiant
84%
Heart
84%
Asscher
82%
Emerald
82%
Oval
81%
Round
77%
Princess
77%
By Shape
Asscher
Price Gap82.4%
View Details →Cushion
Price Gap85.1%
View Details →Emerald
Price Gap82.4%
View Details →Heart
Price Gap83.7%
View Details →Marquise
Price Gap86.2%
View Details →Oval
Price Gap81.4%
View Details →Pear
Price Gap85.3%
View Details →Princess
Price Gap76.6%
View Details →Radiant
Price Gap84.1%
View Details →Round
Price Gap77.4%
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