{"id":9804,"date":"2019-04-26T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=9804"},"modified":"2022-03-07T15:49:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T15:49:45","slug":"moissanite-vs-diamond-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"buying-guide","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/moissanite-vs-diamond-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Moissanite vs. Diamond: What\u2019s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moissanite is a rare, naturally occurring mineral, first discovered at the site of a meteorite strike. Moissanite <\/a>is often used as an alternative to the diamond in jewellery making, and many people are unable to tell the two gemstones apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But there are<\/em> ways to tell the difference between these two precious stones. If you\u2019re debating using moissanite as part of your next jewellery making project, or you\u2019re simply curious about the stone and its synergy with the diamond, read on to find out more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, is moissanite a diamond?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, moissanite is not a diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our article \u201cWhat Is Moissanite?\u201d<\/a> we delve further into the origins of moissanite, its chemical formula and refractive index. But for now, moissanite is an entirely different stone to the diamond. While moissanite may look almost identical to the diamond, it is not the same entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering \u201cis moissanite a natural gemstone?\u201d, to which the answer is technically yes. However, given the rarity of natural moissanite stones, it is mostly synthetically produced. Charles & Colvard are the original creators of moissanite, with years of expertise they have a strict and lengthy process in creating each gemstone, and are currently the leading source and distributor of moissanite stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moissanite vs. Diamond: Value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is moissanite valuable? The price you pay for moissanite stones can differ greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moissanite gemstones are a fraction of the price of diamonds. The cost of a moissanite stone will only really vary with sizing. Typically, a moissanite stone will sell for 10 or 15% of the price of a diamond, with similar clarity and cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moissanite vs. Diamond: Hardness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both consumers and jewellery makers favour harder stones due to their ability to withstand knocks and accidents without getting scratched easily. That\u2019s partly why diamonds are so desirable, with a score of 10 on the Mohs scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But moissanite<\/a> doesn\u2019t differ all that much. At 9.5 on the Mohs scale, moissanite scores higher than any other gemstone besides than the diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moissanite vs. Diamond: Clarity and Colour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does moissanite look like a diamond? Diamonds<\/a> can be graded on colour, but moissanite cannot. Instead, moissanite is graded by its closeness to being colourless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n