Lab-Grown vs Natural in Europe

Compare pricing between lab-grown and natural diamonds across shapes and categories. Pricing shown in EUR.

Last updated 31 October 2026 · Europe market view

Lab-grown diamonds are currently 87% cheaper than natural diamonds on average, with natural stones averaging $6,075 per carat compared to $770 for lab-grown. The price gap is widest for Oval diamonds at 90% and narrowest for Asscher at 82%.

Overall Comparison

Natural

Avg. Price€5,438 EUR
Total Listings16,428,139

Lab Grown

Avg. Price€689 EUR
Total Listings27,506,834

Price Gap

Lab-Grown Cheaper By87.3%

Price Gap by Shape

How much cheaper a lab-grown stone is than an equivalent natural stone, by shape. Sorted by gap. Widest first.

Oval
90%
Pear
89%
Marquise
89%
Round
88%
Radiant
87%
Cushion
87%
Emerald
87%
Heart
87%
Princess
84%
Asscher
82%

By Shape

Asscher

Price Gap82.3%
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Cushion

Price Gap87.3%
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Emerald

Price Gap87.2%
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Heart

Price Gap87.2%
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Marquise

Price Gap89.0%
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Oval

Price Gap89.5%
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Pear

Price Gap89.2%
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Princess

Price Gap83.8%
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Radiant

Price Gap87.4%
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Round

Price Gap87.5%
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