Natural Diamond vs Moissanite vs Lab-grown Diamonds

When it comes to comparing the moissanite with the natural and the lab-grown diamond, we get 7 major points of differences.

We are providing these 7 points of difference that will help you make a purchase for your 1.5-carat moissanite solitaire engagement ring or a beautiful diamond band, whatever you like.

The 7 major factors on the basis of which these gemstones are differentiated are as follows:

1. Mining
2. Shape
3. Acceptance
4. Color
5. Price
6. Hardness
7. Fire & Brilliance

HARDNESS

Now, when you choose to buy any gemstone based on the hardness of it, natural and lab-grown diamond, both are very hard, these both are made of 100% carbon, so in the Mohs scale which measures the hardness of any gemstone, these both gemstones stand at 10 out of 10.

So, regardless if it’s a lab diamond or a natural diamond, it is still a diamond at the end!. Natural Diamond = Lab-grown Diamond [In terms of hardness]

On the other hand, the moissanite is the next hardest gemstone to the diamonds, on the Mohs scale of hardness, it stands at 9.25, just a few measures below the diamond. So, in this case, the diamond(natural & lab-grown) is harder than moissanite.

FIRE & BRILLIANCE: 

When you choose the second factor-i.e. fire& brilliance, to compare these three, moissanite stands at the top. Moissanite has immense shine and fire, it holds extreme exceptional beauty and lustre. A blue moissanite ring carries the highest sparkle and shine.

The fire and the brilliance of moissanite are higher and better than of a natural & lab-grown diamond.

MINING

When you compare the natural diamond with the lab diamond, the difference is very simple, one is man-made and the other is unveiled from the mother earth.

The lab-grown diamond is mined and the natural is uncovered from the mother earth. If you are someone who doesn’t like to purchase a gemstone that is mined because that’s what causes extreme harm to the environment, you can simply prefer a gemstone that is not mined, you can buy moissanite or a lab-grown diamond because these are not mined.

COLOR:

Now, when it comes to color, usually, there are different color ranges between which any gemstone can stand, these colors  ranges include:

1. Colorless
2. Near colorless
3. Faint Yellow
4. Very Light yellow
5. Light yellow

So, among these colors, moissanite, natural diamond, and the lab-grown gemstone can stand between any color range.

SHAPES: 

It is sometimes obvious that you don’t want to be limited to just the color or the type, because when you are wearing a gemstone, the other factors of a gemstone such as a shape and the size also holds much importance, in the other words, there are different shapes available for natural & lab-grown diamonds and moissanite cut like:

1. Round
2. Princess
3. Cushion
4. Oval
5. Emerald
6. Ball
7. Table cut

And many more!

You can choose any shape of your choice from a  remarkable variety available and when it comes to moissanite, natural and lab-grown diamond, there are innumerable different cuts, shapes, and sizes to choose from.   Loose moissanite is also available in diverse shapes and cuts.

ACCEPTANCE: The moissanite, natural, and lab-grown diamonds are very accepted throughout the world. It was around 20 years ago that only natural gemstones were preferred like sapphires, emerald, and ruby and there was no acceptance for the lab-grown gemstones, but now when the situation and time have changed so far, people exceptionally prefer to buy the lab generated gemstones because their manufacturing doesn’t cause any harm to the environment.

PRICE 

And among all the factors,  price is the most important point for many people. Now if you want something budget-friendly, there can be no better option than buying moissanite. You can buy your favorite engagement moissanite rings at a truly reasonable price.

And what comes at the second position is the lab-grown diamond and at last, the natural diamond which is the most expensive option of all.

The reason moissanite and lab-grown diamonds are so budget-friendly is that these are lab produced and can be available in masses. Whereas the natural diamond is naturally produced, it is derived from nature in the raw form and thus it has to pass through many layers of treatments and labor work, which increases its prices, thus natural diamond is an expensive gemstone to buy.

San Moissan

San Moissan is one of the most renowned brands and best moissanite dealers who believe in delivering the most refined moissanite jewellery to you.  And when we deliver something that is the best of all,  your search for fine jewelry near me is sure to end.

We are the best place to buy moissanite engagement rings and we hold an exquisite collection of wedding jewellery, earrings, and antique pendants. San Moissan was born with a realization and understanding that moissanite is one of the most incredible gems ever, born with the highest qualities beating the diamond beauty and elegance behind.

So, be sure to buy the real and pure, be sure to buy your favorite moissanite jewellery from San Moissan.