Lab-Grown vs Natural in India
Compare pricing between lab-grown and natural diamonds across shapes and categories. Pricing shown in INR.
Last updated 14 September 2026 · India market view
Lab-grown diamonds are currently 83% cheaper than natural diamonds on average, with natural stones averaging $7,401 per carat compared to $1,288 for lab-grown. The price gap is widest for Marquise diamonds at 86% and narrowest for Princess at 77%.
Overall Comparison
Natural
Avg. Price₹7,07,243 INR
Total Listings11,953,034
Lab Grown
Avg. Price₹1,23,050 INR
Total Listings19,365,890
Price Gap
Lab-Grown Cheaper By82.6%
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%
Cushion
85%
Pear
85%
Radiant
84%
Heart
84%
Emerald
83%
Asscher
82%
Oval
81%
Round
77%
Princess
77%
By Shape
Asscher
Price Gap82.2%
View Details →Cushion
Price Gap85.2%
View Details →Emerald
Price Gap82.6%
View Details →Heart
Price Gap83.7%
View Details →Marquise
Price Gap86.4%
View Details →Oval
Price Gap81.0%
View Details →Pear
Price Gap85.1%
View Details →Princess
Price Gap76.8%
View Details →Radiant
Price Gap84.1%
View Details →Round
Price Gap77.0%
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