MOISSANITE vs LAB DIAMONDS vs DIAMONDS
Diamonds are an iconic gemstone and a first choice for many. But not everyone can afford diamond jewelry. Thankfully, there are some alternatives. Both lab diamonds and moissanite look like diamonds, are eco-friendly, and cost just a fraction of the price.
But are there any differences? And if so, what are they? Well, if you wish to know more about the differences between diamonds, lab diamonds, and moissanite, read on.
Moissanite
While natural Moissanite does exist, it is incredibly rare and comes in tiny crystals. So most Moissanite is created in a lab. However Moissanite has a different chemical makeup than that of Diamonds and Lab Diamonds. While Diamond is pure carbon, Moissanite is both silica and carbon. As a result, Moissanite sparkles more and isn’t as hard as diamond (9.25/10 on the hardness scale). It's a good choice if you just want something sparkly and you don’t care whether it’s a diamond or not. It’s also the cheapest of the three options.