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Diamonds |
Moissanites |
| Origin |
Natural gemstones created deep within the Earth's mantle under intense pressure and heat over the years. |
Lab created gemstone that was first discovered in a meteorite crater but is now synthesized in laboratories. |
| Can be man made? |
Naturally found but can be made synthetically in labs. |
Lab made and created through a process called High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) |
| Pricing |
Usually more expensive compared to Moissanite. Determined by the factors like 4C's (Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight) |
One-Tenth the Price of a Diamond |
| Brilliance |
Renowned for their exceptional brilliance. They have a high refractive index, which allows them to shine beautifully. |
Also possesses high brilliance. Moissanite in fact, has a higher refractive index than diamonds which means they have more brilliance and fire to them. |
| Luster |
Have a unique adamantine luster |
Exhibits a similar luster like Diamonds. |
| Fire |
Exhibits fire, that is the rainbow colored flashes of light that occur when white light passes through it. |
Exhibits more fire than any other gemstone, even diamonds. |
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