Moissanite, Lab-grown, Natural Diamond - Which is Best?

Moissanite, lab-grown diamonds, and natural diamonds all have their own unique properties and characteristics. Here are some key differences between these gemstones:

Moissanite: 

Moissanite is a lab-created gemstone made of silicon carbide.

• It has a similar appearance to diamond, with high brilliance and fire. 
• It is less expensive than diamonds and is often used as a more affordable diamond alternative.
• It is a hard and durable gemstone, with a Mohs hardness of 9.25. 
• It is available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours

Lab-grown diamonds:

• Lab-grown diamonds are also known as synthetic diamonds or cultured diamonds. 
• They are created in a laboratory using advanced technology that replicates the conditions under which diamonds are formed in the earth. 
• They have the same chemical and physical properties as natural diamonds, including hardness and brilliance. 
• They are typically less expensive than natural diamonds, but are still considered a high-quality diamond alternative. 
• They are available in a range of sizes, shapes, and colours
  

Although both lab diamonds and Moissanite are produced in a lab environment, they are composed of distinct materials and possess unique characteristics. Moissanite is a synthetic gemstone cultivated in a laboratory, but it should not be confused with lab diamonds.

Natural diamonds:

• Natural diamonds are mined from the earth and are formed over millions of years under extreme pressure and heat. 
• They have a unique beauty and brilliance that is highly prized in fine jewelry.
• They are the most expensive of the three options, due to their rarity and the cost of mining and production. 
• They are a hard and durable gemstone, with a Mohs hardness of 10. 
• They are available in a range of sizes, shapes, and colorus, but the most valuable diamonds are typically colourless or near-colourless

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