Moissanite vs. Diamond
When it comes to choosing the perfect gemstone for your jewelry collection, the age-old debate between diamonds and Moissanite often arises. While both are undoubtedly stunning, let's peel back the layers and uncover which gem is best for you.
To the Naked Eye
It’s extremely difficult to differentiate Moissanite from diamonds without a microscope as the two are virtually identical: the main difference being that moissanite has a brighter, fierier shine to it. Moissanite feels virtually identical to diamonds as well, weighing only 10% lighter.
Comparing Brilliance
Moissanite sparkles more than diamonds because of its brilliance. Brilliance describes the amount of light that a cut gemstone reflects from the the inside of the stone. Moissanite's brilliance tops diamonds because of its higher “refractive index” (Diamonds: 2.42, Moissanite: 2.65). This means light bounces around inside of moissanite more, making it sparkle and shine more than diamonds.
Comparing Fire
Moissanite has more fire than Diamonds. The term "fire" in reference to gems does not imply that the stone is actually on fire; rather, it pertains to the colorful flashes of light emitted by the gem when exposed to light. This phenomenon is known as "light dispersion”.
Comparing Durability
Moissanite is the second hardest stone in the world after diamonds trailing by only 0.5 points on the mohs scale. Moissanite is made to last forever, and it can only be scratched by diamonds and some abrasive cleaners. Moissanite is extremely durable for everyday wear.
Comparing Cost
Moissanite typically costs one-tenth of the price of diamonds, offering you the peace of mind that you could replace your lost or stolen jewelry ten times over before reaching the cost of a single diamond piece. You could also buy ten different varieties of moissanite pieces for the cost of a single diamond piece.
Testing
Due to moissanite's similar thermal conductivity to diamonds, moissanite registers as a diamond on standard diamond testers. This remarkable feature provides peace of mind for those seeking an affordable alternative to diamonds without compromising on quality or authenticity.
Conclusion
Diamonds and Moissanite both serve the same purpose as virtually identical stones, however diamond’s prices are inflated. Moissanite is a wiser investment as opposed to spending ten times more on the same piece. Moissanite even passes diamond testers! Why buy 1 diamond piece when you can buy a whole Moissanite collection for the same price?
