There is no need to worry about being cheated when buying moissanite, or diamonds, or not being able to distinguish between synthetic diamonds and moissanite. The certificate issued by any formal identification agency after conducting tests will correctly state the name of the item identified, synthetic carbon silica (moissanite), diamond, princess cut lab diamond, their names are not the same, remember to ask for an identification certificate from an authoritative agency when buying, and just read the name of the stone on the identification certificate. Synthetic diamonds are about one half the price of natural diamonds, with a carat costing almost 20,000 to 30,000. They are easily accessible to the average working class.