MOISSANIE VS LAB GROWN DIAMOND
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What is Moissanite: Moissanite is a mineral composed of silicon carbide. moissanite is exclusively grown in laboratories as an alternative to diamonds. Created in a controlled environment with advanced technology, it is easily traceable and requires no mining. This means moissanite has a smaller carbon footprint and lessened environmental impact than a naturally mined gem.
What is Lab Grown Diamond: This modern marvel could not be bothered with the Earth’s billion-year production schedule. Instead, they’ve opted for the express lane. With the help of cutting-edge technology, scientists have managed to grow diamonds in the laboratory by recreating the conditions found deep in the Earth’s mantle, where diamonds are naturally formed.
MOISSANIE VS LAB GROWN DIAMOND
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MOISSANITE |
LAB GROWN DIAMOND |
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Origin |
Moissanite is a gemstone made of silicon carbide, Is a kind of lab diamond but more than lab diamonds. |
LGD is a gemstone made of lab using high-pressure or chemical vapor processes. It structured as natural diamond.
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Brilliance |
More Brilliant and Fiery than diamonds that gives rainbow type flashes.
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It spark as natural diamonds but more whitened than fire. |
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Durability |
Diamond is the hardest substance on Earth. So, on a scale of 1-10, Lab Diamond is a 10. |
Moissanite is still an incredibly hard gem at 9.25/10 on the hardness scale.
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Appearance |
Moissanite can be greenish or yellowish in look, especially in case of larger diamond.
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Lab grown diamond is whiter in colour as natural diamond. Clear, graded. |
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Price |
Moissanite is most affordable diamond. It cost as 1/3rd part of Lab Diamond.
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Lab Grown Diamond is cost effective than moissanite but less than mined natural diamond. |
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Ethical |
Moissanite is ethical and eco-friendly. |
Lab Grown Diamond is ethical and eco-friendly . |
Conclusion : Moissanite & Lab Grown Diamond both are stunning and absolutely affordable to wear. Everyday wearing is perfect for anniversary, birthdays, giftings, etc. Moissanite is more affordable in comparison to natural diamond with less natural color grade, While LGD is perfect to lookwise as natural diamond near color grade, etc.
At the end both type of diamonds are available in our house collection.