5 Differences Between Moissanite and Diamond Published on: 24/02/2021 by Royi Sal Jewelry Team - 9 Comments Since its 1893 inception in a meteor crater, moissanite has been regarded as a rare and scarce mineral, bolstering its desirability among consumers and jewelry makers alike. Moissanite is often used as an alternative to the diamond in jewelry making, and many people are unable to tell the two gemstones apart. Here are the 5 Differences Between Moissanite and Diamond. 5 Differences Between Moissanite and Diamond There are ways to tell the difference between these two precious stones. If you’re debating using moissanite as part of your next jewelry-making project. Or you’re curious about the stone and its synergy with the diamond, just read on to find out more. 1. Is moissanite a diamond? No, it is not a diamond. To know what Moissanite is, we delve further into the origins of moissanite, its chemical formula, and its refractive index. But for now, moissanite is an entirely different stone to the diamond. While moissanite may look almost identical to the diamond, it is not the same entity. You may be wondering, “is moissanite a natural gemstone?” to which the answer is Yes. However, given moissanite’s rarity, it is mostly synthetically produced. 2. Their Value Is moissanite valuable? The price you pay for moissanite stones can differ greatly. Moissanite gemstones are a fraction of the price of diamonds. The cost of a moissanite stone will only really vary with sizing. Typically, a moissanite stone will sell for 10 or 15% of a diamond’s price, with similar clarity and cut. 3. Hardness Both consumers and jewelry makers favor harder stones due to their ability to withstand knocks and accidents without getting scratched easily. That’s partly why diamonds are so desirable, with a score of 10 on the Mohs scale. But moissanite doesn’t differ all that much. At 9.5 on the Mohs scale, moissanite scores higher than any other gemstone besides the diamond. 4. The Clarity and Color Does moissanite look like a diamond? Diamonds can be graded on color, but moissanite cannot. Instead, moissanite is graded by its closeness to being colorless. Colorless (D-E-F): Grade 1 Near-colourless: (G-H-I): Grade 2 Faint color: (J-K): Grade 3 As for inclusions, moissanite can commonly have needle-sized inclusions that are invisible to the naked eye. Most gemstones feature inclusions as they are part of the crystalline structure and are unique to every stone. You can see them under magnification, but they don’t compromise the clarity. Due to moissanite’s natural occurrence being so rare, it is typically manufactured in labs. This means lab conditions can control how the stones look and remove any internal flaws that could compromise clarity. 5. Brilliance Heralded for its ability to reflect white light better than a diamond. Moissanite has a BRI (brilliance refractive index) score of approximately 2.65 – 2.69. The diamond has a BRI score of 2.42. Moissanite’s brilliance is simply what makes it sparkle. That is because it’s less likely to get greasy and dirty. It will stay sparkly for longer in between cleanings. If you want to compare moissanite’s brilliance to gemstones other than the diamond, we’ve included some examples below: Ruby – BRI 1.77 Sapphire – BRI 1.77 Emerald – BRI 1.58 Is moissanite a good alternative? Moissanite has features that outshine the diamond, but diamonds are more on the market to evoke tradition, beauty, and magical quality. Now you’re aware of the differences between moissanite and diamonds. You’ll be able to make your own judgment on whether moissanite would make a good diamond alternative. 5 Differences Between Moissanite and Diamond P.S. Royi Sal Jewelry, as a decades-long leader in silver jewelry design and manufacturing, invites you to download our latest magazine here and profit from the exceptional jewelry designs at affordable prices you will find in the magazine. Click here to download it now.
Enio says 08/12/2022 at 17:59 Me parece muy acertada su información e instructiva , gracias por existir en la comunidad de la JOYERIA Reply
Anita says 13/12/2022 at 13:58 Hi Enio, It’s our delight to share the blog post. Thanks for your admiration. We are glad that this article is useful to you. 🙂 Reply
Gustavo González says 07/01/2023 at 00:38 Muchas gracias por la información, sabía poco o nada acerca de la Moissanita, ahora ya estoy más informado. Bastante interesante acerca de esta piedra preciosa, menos cara que el diamante, por supuesto. ¡Saludos! Reply
Anita says 12/01/2023 at 14:46 Hi Gustavo, Thank you very much. We are glad that it’s helpful and you love it! Reply
Ray says 23/01/2023 at 09:28 Por que varía tanto su precio en Internet? Si son de las mismas características Reply
Edith Pallanca says 22/05/2023 at 02:50 très instructif, merci ! impossible de faire la différence entre moissanite et diamant, cette pierre est bien plus belle et plus brillante que le zircon dont on dit toujours qu’il est la plus belle imitation du diamant. Reply
Anita says 22/05/2023 at 09:02 Thank you very much. We are glad that it’s helpful and that you love it! 🙂 Reply
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