Moissanite vs Diamond 💎 (WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE!?)

Moissanite vs Diamond. What's the difference?
#gia #moissanite #diamonds

[@ahadbrim232]

Not going to lie. This saved me from watching pointless videos. Straight to the point. I like it 🎉

[@ashleykipling3854]

I like my moissanite in earrings because it sparkles more.

[@openranks4519]

Shine yes, sparkle no🤡

[@paws27]

@@openranks4519 Look up the definition of sparkle mr.🤓

[@subratanandy2142]

​@@openranks4519 sparkle is good . Sparkle depends on the cutting only .

[@theatrechick4ever]

I actually paid a little more to get custom cut moissoite side stones in my engagement ring because I think they're prettier. My main stone is a sapphire and I like that moissanites reflect more blue light

[@HandlewasNo]

Tell me your poor without telling me your poor

[@seanbrittneysmith183]

My husband bought me a 4ct moissanite in my favorite color! He NEVER tried to say it was a diamond. I knew what it was when he proposed and I still LOVE it❤

[@jjayguy23]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇😇

[@ChaseMaximilian]

Love moissanite, its ethical, its more affordable, and its durable, but Lab Grown Diamonds or natural diamonds still have that beautiful ICEY look to them. Also diamonds have sharper facets that beautifully slice the light across your eye. Moissanite is close but not all the way there.

[@beartutor3377]

Actually Moissanite has a higher refractive index and dispersion than Diamond. What you say there doesn’t make a lot of sense. Not trying to be rude or anything, just what the numbers say

[@ChaseMaximilian]

@@beartutor3377 - I’m not knocking Moissanite. Trust me. I’ve bought alot of Moissanite jewelry so I have plant of experience with it. Moissanite and Lab Grown Diamonds are both fantastic. I’m just saying I like Lab grown diamond just a tiny bit more. The first moissanite I bought was 10 years ago. 1 carat earrings. (Charles and Colvard). Since then, I bought a beautiful 2 carat Moissanite engagement ring for my ex Charles and Colvard also. After that. Another 2 carat moissanite solitaire, an amazing 3.5 carat solitaire and a 2 carat solitaire princess. Then I bought a 2 carat lab grown solitaire from brilliant earth. Moissanites do have more brilliance than diamonds. But its not all about brilliance. (I had to learn this.) So guess what? Diamonds have much more scintillation than moissanites. (You can research it on google) Scintillation is the reason diamonds look more icy because they have tons of white light flashes when you move and rotate them. Moissanite lacks in scintillation. That’s why videos online always show moissanite under led light that maid them look amazing. But when your in your office, or at home, or in the store, they don’t look as good as the video. Again, not knocking moissanite. I like buying them. But I just have to tell you the simple truth. Also most people should not be buying diamonds unless you are completely and absolutely debt free.

[@Truthorfib]

@@beartutor3377Perhaps its all in the head. If diamonds werent as popular and its our first time seeing both a diamond and moissanite we'd just mistake them for being the same.

[@openranks4519]

Exactly

[@openranks4519]

@@beartutor3377higher refractive index means nothing…it’s doesn’t sparkle more than diamonds

[@allisonsarahbeth_]

An elongated cushion cut doesn't necessarily cause the difference in appearance. The reason they looked so different is because the diamond cut was "crushed ice", whereas the cut type of the moissanite was "brilliant". I bet if you put a brilliant cut moissanite next to a brilliant cut diamond in cushion shape, you'd see they still look the same

[@kearao6726]

Yeah this hella confused me. Why would you compare two gemstones with completely different cuts??

[@sandrachebo]

true, depending on the 4 C's of the diamond.

[@rowdybliss]

I love moissanite. So sparkly and pretty!

[@socer451]

Girl we love the diamonds but what is your skin routine….because baby you are glowing!

[@brianduggan5849]

I feel so vad. I watched a few of your vids talking about how diamonds are more important but i was looking for moissanites and and am glad you showed the dif

[@Hbk206]

Moissanite on white Gold for engagement ring and for wedding bend a 14k white gold? What you think people does that work?

[@AthenaAthena]

Yes, it definitely works.

[@endor8witch]

yes it does! i prefer rose gold myself cause of my skin tone

[@WoWGirl6]

I'm sorry that cushion cut was a crushed ice cut, so you couldn't really make that comparison.

[@yuingou5287]

Natural Moissanite and zirconia actually only exists in the space. Only lab-created one does exist on the earth. It’s a little contradictory but I’m kinda glad it’s more affordable.😂

[@curtisoliver1006]

Both have been found on Earth but in very rare circumstances. Moissanite can exist in the mantle through lamproites and kimberlites. Also known as being major sources of diamond. Makes sense when you consider the temperature and pressures down there, and the silicon and carbon content. I've just recently bought some kimberlite, but I don't know whether I'm lucky to receive any diamond/other gemstones of interest on it yet. Cubic Zirconia is even rarer in natural circumstances. But has been found to exist in tiny quantities in metamict zircon. I also own a piece of Cyrtolite Zircon, which is high in Uranium and Thorium and therefore metamict. Metamict means the Zircon is unstable due to the radioactivity destroying the structure. This must also contribute to the rare formation of cubic zirconia in some samples.

[@tigre9271]

It's also LAB CREATED. And it's double refractive and emits more rainbow scintillatiion.

[@henrylockett7838]

Nothing wrong with lab created gemstones. Lab diamonds are the EXACT SAME as natural diamonds chemically. Also, many people like the extra fire and brilliance of moissanites. Some don't and that's fine.

[@tigre9271]

@@henrylockett7838 Yes. I am aware of all that. Thank you.

[@nicholyse]

We weren’t aware at all. Thanks for your insight

[@tigre9271]

@@nicholyse You are welcome. The original natural Moissanite discovered was so tiny, you couldn't even make one ring out of it. But scientists saw its value and got working on a lab created version.

[@openranks4519]

Exactly, diamonds sparkle white…not that rainbow garbage

[@LittleMissDeeDee]

Moissanite looks great in earrings and other jewellery pieces but as an engagement ring it doesn’t look that great at all IMO I exchanged my moissanite ring for a lab grown diamond and I’m glad I did.

[@suchen6845]

Moissanite: create in lab, ingredients: some chemical, so its cheap Natural Diamond: create in nature, ingredients: poor black people, munitions, blood, black dollar. So it's expensive

[@skittydreamsd4766]

Actually it’s because De Beers said they’re expensive. Real diamonds are very common and actually pretty worthless 😂

[@mrvincentpcspes]

Worth all of it.

[@davida472]

I get compliments on my moissanite cuban chain everywhere I go. It's a way better alternative because at least I know it wasn't dug up.

[@openranks4519]

It came from a tree??

[@xblascox9279]

​@openranks4519 moissanite are like 90%+ grown in labs bro 🤓

[@GR8APE69]

​@@openranks4519 It was made in a lab instead of dug up by child slaves in blood diamond mines.

[@sandrachebo]

That is why a diamond is rare, hence, $$$$$$. It's been there since before humans walked the earth...or about that. 😅

[@sandrachebo]

I don't disagree with the abuse of children mines, but sadly, in countries like these that employ children, the only alternatives are that the children are used in the drug and human trafficking trades. Since I have little to no control over the situation, to me, the lesser of the evils is digging for diamonds. These children should be in school, but no one from those countries allows that option or asked for my opinion.

[@Sarah-ic4yu]

Why exactly does the cut make such a big difference between the two? I was surprised to see how different that elongated cushion cut was

[@markrippetoe1617]

The double refractions is what makes it look like that if I’m thinking right. With the double refractions from moissanite the lines of the facet show as a double even though it was one cut. Whereas diamonds are a single refraction so the lines are super crisp and don’t do that “doubling” so you can fit more facets. but the double refraction is what gives that brilliance and sparkle to the moissanite. So with that elongated cushion cut it’s kinda a give and take as it’s a little harder to get a perfect cut on moissanite Hope that helped

[@Sarah-ic4yu]

@@markrippetoe1617 that was very helpful, thank you for explaining!

[@Forever_MeMe]

It also makes a difference in cut because the bottom one looked a lot more like a crushed diamond or even a radiant cut but it also does what the other person said

[@sandrachebo]

refraction is the difference

[@sandrachebo]

I compared moisannite and a diamond at a very good jewelers and the mois had a slightly green gray color to it compared to a diamond. If you don't want to pay for a diamond, you should get a high quality CZ. It is cheaper than mois. One way to tell the difference is to get them dirty from body oil and flaked skin and other stuff. A diamond will still sparkle, the mois and CZ will lose sparkle when the crown and pavilion is dirty.

[@batman-fm7bv]

sounds like ur just mad that u wasted money on a diamond

[@Ren-lx8wv]

Moisanite won’t loose its sparkle. Cz is very soft and will scratch and get dull. Moissanite wont. Mois is harder than sapphire at a Mohs 9.25 while sapphire is a 9. To put that into perspective diamond is a 10 and CZ is a mere 8. Trust me you will never scratch or dull a Mois.

[@le_th_]

I put several of them (8-9 stones) side by side and look at which one looks to have the best quality. Sadly, the diamonds ended up winning the contest every time. It's weird, but I can understand why diamonds are the choice. I wish it were different.

[@scratchd0g]

I like ascher cut. It becomes obvious at that level.

[@BBnissanZ]

I love the white sapphire lecklace I got my girlfriend as well because it's such a pretty white sparkle

[@inhee247]

Thats too hard some professionalist even fail Woman is showing just cut Poor cut will make it look fake even real diamond . . Its about cut . Perfect cut .

[@moxee33]

What BS! 😖 Lol! Look at the last photo comparing the 3 stones. The diamond has the most depth and brilliance. Nothing compares to it in terms of beauty. If you want something else for ethical reasons,that makes perfect sense but lets not pretend they look identical or are equally beautiful.

[@withelisa]

You should compare both stones in person instead of judging from photos. Both gorgeous in their own right. I honestly prefer the color and double refraction of moissy but of course the more black & white single refraction of diamonds has its devotees for sure.

[@petuniab.222]

I love my oval moissanite

[@jmokj1635]

the cushion cut was not the same cut 🤦‍♀️ one was a traditional cushion and one was a crushed ice cushion

[@babbsfangirl8254]

What cuts make the moissanite look more real? Thank you

[@carlitomedina2802]

Round

[@jonaskessler326]

They’re already “real”. Real moissanite.

[@ShadowRegis]

You meant „look more fake diamond”?

[@commoncentz3148]

Moissanite doesn't shine like diamonds. In daylight moissanite shine is dull compared to diamond. Eventually it will become costume jewelry.

[@prosi1337]

I can see the difference but I wouldn’t be able to tell which from which because I am new to jewelry

[@helenalovelock1030]

The crushed ice looks like cracked Perspex

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

I’d rather own a moissanite.😊

[@chrischristophers618]

There's a reason why pawn shops don't accept moissanite jewelry.

[@Algardraug]

Why?

[@chrischristophers618]

@@Algardraug same reason why they don't take Cuban zirconias 🤣

[@helenalovelock1030]

What is the best shape that it looks more like a diamond ?

[@TemplePriestess]

The cushion cut comparison is a shitty one because the diamond one is a “crushed ice” cut, and the moossanite looks like an “old mine” cut. Of course it’s gonna make them look vastly different from one another.

[@endor8witch]

i prefer moissanite engagement ring - i'd rather my fiance save the excess cash saved for our future house lol that is much more important to me

[@WeLoveCars47]

W woman’s

[@Adam-uk5uk]

The difference is visibly clear

[@zigwa123killtech8]

So beautiful

[@smokeyj3983]

I would want it to sparkle more. Moissanite it is.

[@--ag]

Thank you 😊

[@avgrim7729]

The only thing I don't like about moissanite is it's man made. Other than that I like it better than diamonds!!

[@fontainelebrock345]

Crushed ice 🔥🔥🔥

[@darknessislight3689]

Own and love my Moissanite 💍💍💍💍💍 I have diamonds 💎 too 😒meh

[@neerajagarwal8474]

I have very beautiful mossonite 5' carret size Emerald cut

[@sandrachebo]

carat, not carret, and unless you are married to a Wall Street hedge fund manager, or a Hollywood celeb, or own your own multimillion dollar company, everyone will know it is not a diamond. It is a faux. A real mois or CZ, but not a real diamond. BTW, keep in mind that drawing that kind of attention by flashing your hand and a big ring around may make you a target for a criminal who is dumb enough to believe it is a real diamond. 😮

[@BryantBaudelaire]

Moissanites are not diamonds like natural diamonds or lab grown diamonds which are real diamonds. Moissanites are a different type of stone which is a cheaper alternative to diamonds.

[@chrisskinner6291]

How does glass give off the same rainbow spectrum .

[@gpa_229]

Merci 😊

[@BuyingScratchoffsTillIWinLotto]

Show a LEO First Light Diamond😭

[@rahulbose4284]

Does Mossainite works like Diamond or it can be wear only for style?

[@zahraa4149]

What do you mean "work like a diamond' In what way?

[@citlallimtnz2729]

I Can tell the difference. To me they look cheap and dull

[@maybachstore_mx1692]

Where I coulg get brilliant moissanie? I´m interesting in selling and I would like to get a supplier

[@Hoc-Dolliday]

My girlfriend tells me that she wants me to just get a moissanite ring but I can’t, I love her so much I wanna spend the money on a beautiful diamond.

[@user-kd3ou7dg8c]

So if you have moisanite , is it fake jewelry or does it actually pass as real jewelry? Technically right ?

[@Beselfishprettyplease]

It's not fake anything unless you try to pass it off as diamond

[@sandrachebo]

Mois is not considered as "fine jewelry" or as "fine gemstones". For insurance purposes, the metal mois is mounted in is more valuable than the stones.

[@sanchiBify]

Is moissanite lab grown?

[@isaaclim8645]

At first i thought you were Deligracy

[@aquanavybluu]

Pure carbon > Silicon carbide

[@user-em3uu9lx1r]

Mousinite gem for a engagement ring... don't even get married

[@Maya-ig9kx]

It’s a gemstone? 🤔

[@goldenstandard187]

🔥

[@billy_barry]

Guys, just get your woman a REAL diamond. They will go and have it tested with their girlfriends behind your back. DON'T BE CHEAP!!!

[@Algardraug]

Or get them what they want. Moissanite is better than diamond imo

[@zahraa4149]

You should only get a real diamond if that's what she wants. The point is, you shouldn't lie I would much prefer Moissanite or another stone to be honest

[@petercarelli4244]

moissanite is not the most brilliant gemstone in the world...

[@DivineAtheistWannabe]

So basically poor man’s diamond

[@Truthorfib]

Diamonds are actually pretty common. It's like a Gucci thing where you're basically buying a dried piece of old cow skin but more expensive because its a Gucci. Diamonds are even hard to pawn, most pawnshops only buy the gold content and dont want to bother with assessing the diamond. Even more so since lab grown diamonds are 10-20x cheaper so you could've bought a mined one but due to the price of lab grown and the assessor not being able to tell the difference between mined and lab grown, they just go with the gold content.

[@Algardraug]

Ethical man's diamond?

[@curiouscomrade8680]

If I’m not mistaken, diamonds are actually quite cheap. The diamond industry artificially marks up the price of them.

[@aquanavybluu]

Nah you right. It’s broke people mentality to say moissanites are better than diamonds. That’s how I know most people ain’t actually owned a diamond in their life and if they do it’s because it’s hard for them to afford it so they resort to cheaper = better mentality 😂

[@GoRillA7_7_7]

Okay sweetie

[@chrischristophers618]

Lol moissanite 🤣😂

[@govandlost9807]

I have masinits

[@jellybun12]

This video helped me in deciding to never buy anything from you 😂

[@3beralnada582]

❤😊

[@PeriodicalDisaster]

Are you seriously trying to make moissainte appealing. Lab growns are really affordable now and they last longer, look better, and can actually withstand being worked on by a jeweler vs moissanites cannot withstand heat

[@Reallifeintheblue]

It's not nearly as hard as a diamond.

[@user-hc2np7my5k]

สวยค่ะ

[@banban6093]

Moissanite explodes in the slightest fire and a diamond doesn’t.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sandrachebo]

You were not looking at a really fine diamond. The cut, clarity, color of a diamond all effect the sparkle and fire of a diamond. If you have a lower quality diamond, like poorly cut, eg, the girdle is too thick/thin, or the stone is cut too shallow/deep, then it may not look as fiery or sparkle as much as a mois. Have your jeweler show you a mois and a diamond of the comparable color grade, then add one of a high color grade. You can see the difference.

[@bennyalive]

Price gor a ring 1 carat moisanite size 49 europian

[@shanekingsley251]

One......MILLION dollars!!! Mwuahahahaha!!!!

[@Robustic91]

Maybe 1000 euro

[@user-gm3xn9hv5w]

So it's still a fake diamond honey talk to your blue in the face it will still be fake when you're putting it against a diamond

[@dorka6]

I always choose diamond quality over fake copies

[@noneya6139]

It’s not a “fake copy” lol. That’s like saying an emerald or a ruby is a “fake”. It’s just a white toned gemstone that’s functionally as durable as a diamond. If you want to pay $$$$ on an immediately depreciating, ethically dubious stone then go for it but don’t be a hater 😂

[@kirbylaflaretv8673]

@centralcoastconflict2894WTF?

[@eazymoney27seth37]

Give me a real diamond or lab diamond over that bs 😂

[@ANNA-yk2kl]

Get your voice back.

[@cricketfrost9735]

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[@shanekingsley251]

What that mouth do tho

[@kerdnerl]

Better than anything yours does judging by your shitty vids

[@virux4107]

​@@kerdnerl😂😂😂

[@amazonfireapp5746]

☠️☠️☠️💯 😂

[@openranks4519]

Moissanites do not sparkle more than diamonds fool

[@Algardraug]

They do though

[@zahraa4149]

It does

[@stefanibarrett5982]

Moissanite in short, it’s ugly. It over sparkles and therefore looks super cheap.

[@chloeneo6047]

Yet one wants a large diamond that sparkles from 10 miles away