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5 Differences Between Moissanite and Diamond

Published on: 24/02/2021 by Royi Sal Jewelry Team - 7 Comments

5 Differences Between Moissanite and Diamond
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?

moissanite and diamond comparison

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.moissanite image and its hardness

 

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

its brillance

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

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  1. amy smith says

    22/11/2021 at 13:42

    very informative, thanks for the share…

    Reply
    • Anita says

      13/12/2022 at 13:59

      Hi Amy,
      Thank you very much. We are glad that you love it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. 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

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    • 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
  3. 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
  4. Ray says

    23/01/2023 at 09:28

    Por que varía tanto su precio en Internet? Si son de las mismas características

    Reply

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