9 points about the difference between moissanite diamonds and natural diamonds

So what is the difference between moissanite diamonds and natural diamonds? Here are 9 points to explain to you

The first is the price difference. Although Moissanite diamonds are synthetic stones, they are very similar to diamonds, but they are relatively cheap, only 1/10 of the price of the same diamond, which is a very good value for design materials.

The second difference is the hardness. The Moissanite diamond's hardness of 9.25 is not as hard as the diamond's 10, which is not a big difference, but it is harder than many other stones, which is sufficient for designing jewellery!

Once again, there is a difference in fire colour. According to the GIA report, the fire colour of a moissanite diamond is 10% higher than that of a diamond, and the seven colours that shimmer in the light are really outstanding, which is the unique charm of a moissanite diamond.

From here comes the difference in specific gravity. Moissanite diamonds are lighter than diamonds, with a specific gravity of 3.52 compared to 3.22, which has a minimal impact and does not affect the beauty in any way.

Finally, there is the polishing grain difference. Whereas a diamond has to be polished in the same direction, a moissanite diamond can be polished in the same direction. This differs between adjacent facets and requires a tenfold loupe to see large.

Another thing is the refractive index. The refractive index of a moissanite diamond differs from that of a diamond in that a moissanite is a gemstone with a double refraction, whereas a diamond is only a single refraction. Under the same light source, a moissanite diamond has more than twice the brilliance of a diamond.

In addition to this there is a difference in collector's value. The difference between the collector's value of a Moissanite diamond and a diamond is a common concern, but I can say here that as Moissanites are synthetic, they do not have a collector's value. However, most of the wearable stones on the market do not retain their value and do not have any collector's value.

It is worth mentioning that I generally use imported moissanite diamonds of the highest grade of colour and clarity available, the Belgian magic star diamond, which gives the best texture, while domestic moissanite has been used a few times, but the quality is slightly inferior and the effect is never quite as desired. I have come to the conclusion that only high quality moissanite diamonds are the least different from diamonds.

Even though there is a difference between a moissanite and a diamond, in the eyes of the general public it is not possible to tell which are diamonds and which are moissanites, but in our designers' point of view of beauty, the moissanite diamond can completely surpass the diamond. Ask why you have to go for natural diamonds when less money can buy a bigger and purer decorative effect?