Moissanite vs Lab Grown Diamond - What’s REALLY Better? | 2ct on Hand Comparison By Bonnie Jewelry

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Moissanite vs Lab Grown Diamond - What’s REALLY Better? | 2ct on Hand Comparison By Bonnie Jewelry

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[derrickpatten]

People point out that a Moissanite stone has a Mohs hardness of 9.25 (I've seen some sources that rate them as high as a 9.5) making it the second hardest gemstone after a Diamond. What people might not know is Moissanite not only has a higher refractive index (more sparkle) than a Diamond, but it is also the most heat resistant of all the precious gemstones. Diamond, being made of pure (or almost pure) carbon is combustible (at about 1472 degrees Fahrenheit) in an oxygen atmosphere. Moissanite can resist combustion up to 2000 degrees! Meaning, your Diamond could be damaged or destroyed in a house fire, while the Moissanite will very likely come through unscathed.

[youngaries]

Love your channel, Bonnie, but your comparison seems incomplete. I have both lab grown diamond and moissanite rings. In terms of durability, I wear my moissanite ring almost every day since 2017, and only wear the lab grown on special occasions. I haven't had to get either cleaned or dipped yet, so the setting does matter a lot - I totally agree with you there.

My engagement ring is a lab grown diamond, but I had a custom H&A moissanite ring made because I was too nervous to wear the OG. Nobody has ever noticed the difference; only a jeweler or a really trained eye could tell. In fact, when I wear the moissanite, I often get asked if I just had my ring cleaned or if I just got it. It looks that good, even years later, and I'm fairly clumsy and reckless with the ring.

Moissanite does sparkle way more than diamonds. As you mentioned, the sparkle can look like a rainbow, but there are different cuts of moissanite that will reduce this. For example, a Hearts & Arrow cut reduces the sparkle that a round brilliant cut has, and has some "romantic" symbolism behind it. There are also Harro Gems that will match oval diamonds better, and crushed ice moissanite as well. The only gem that can scratch moissanite is another moissanite or a diamond. It is one of the hardest materials out there.

Honestly, I love my lab grown but I've worn it a total of maybe 20 times in 5 years. We got it appraised recently, and it is worth 1/4 of what he paid because lab grown prices have been dropping, due to more diamond alternatives hitting the market. In 2018, I bought another moissanite ring for $400 and I recently sold it for $650, but it really depends on the setting. Moissanite is not worth much by itself.

Sorry for the essay, but I figure this might help someone who is looking for a longer-term comparison. Looking back, I'd tell my fiance to just get a moissanite, but we didn't talk about any of this back then.

[autumnroad]

Thanks for saying Moissanite is its own gemstone. I hear many people say it's a fake diamond, which it's not. I prefer Moissanite due to the sparkle. ✨

[sarabeimfohr]

Moissanite wears very well and zero cloudiness or scratches on mine after 10 years. I love both stones however.

[energistlisak]

I wear moissonite daily
It holds up to everything.
It's incredible

[rociocastillo]

Hardness ≠ brittleness as a geologist I can tell you diamond is more brittle than moissanite.

This means if you smash both with a hammer a diamond breaks easier. Hardness scale is JUST about scratching. 9.5 is incredibly hard and won't scratch unless you rub a diamond against it.

[shimmershines]

I love her explanations on this. We decided to go down the moissanite path, seeing that it’s more affordable and still just as beautiful as a diamond.

[yettifesh]

Go with your budget. Last longer marriage is not defined by your ring gem. Just saying.

[denisesheehan]

Now that we think about the meaning of an engagement ring, diamond stands for enduring, but moissanite might just mean enduring and full of colourful experiences. Not bad.

[lateyshasmith]

I love the video! I do have a 3.5ct Oval moissainte and love the extra fire it gives! I also have a family member who has a 2.5 round moissanite that has been passed down from the previous generation and it’s in perfect shape.

[elle_clairex]

Excellent video! I have had several Moissanite rings for 10+ years and they're all still as beautiful as the day they were given to me. and i only take it off to do house cleaning. I do everything else with it on and no problems at all. They've also never dulled or got cloudy. I also have a couple of lab diamonds which i also love but the moissanite gets more compliments and out sparkles my diamonds every time!

[leitanewman]

Wow, BOTH rings are gorgeous. My husband and I got engaged in Aug of 2005, and I specifically asked for a moissanite. 1ct oval Charles and Colvard in a platinum setting. I still love it, no regrets. I'd love to get a lab grown diamond at some point as well. I have natural diamond rings (purchased through estate sales, jewelry stores, as well as my grandmother's ring being passed down to me) and I love those as well. At this point, I'd go for lab grown because of price and the environment.
I may just get one of your designs one day.

[Gemini]

Moissanites don't get cloudy overtime. CZ does. Moissanite is the only gem that can match or even surpass the beauty of a diamond, that is if you love more fire and sparkle, for it will outsparkle the diamond any day. I have both, and I end up wearing my moissanite ring more than my diamond ring.

[lisaxu]

Honestly....diamond is the best marketing EVER, lol. When you think about your wedding, the question you have to ask yourself is why I want to get a 20k rock on my finger...I could use that 20k to buy a car or other stuff...

[stacietowe]

A moissanite is a 9.5 on the mohs scale and a diamond is a 10. A sapphire (the original engagement stone is a 9) so moissanite is a "sturdy" choice. I love mine. 💘

[Widespread-Panic]

I understand why you say you prefer diamond. It's a question of business. Why would you recommend something you don't sell? I just lost my wedding set to a garbage disposal, and my husband offered to replace it as my Christmas gift. I was looking at a London blue topaz stone (I've never cared for diamonds, tbh; the ring I replaced was an aquamarine) when a moissanite caught my eye. It looked way prettier to me than a diamond of any quality that my husband and I can afford. It was a custom job, took several weeks to be finished. I just got it yesterday, and I am so in love with it. It's way more sparkly than any diamond I've ever seen. And I prefer that, so it's better choice for me. The jeweler I bought from is amazing and also custom made a twisted wedding band with moissanite accents. As you pointed out, a good jeweler can make any choice of engagement stone look good. I would encourage you to consider selling moissanite stones. I know there's the idea that there's not as much of a markup for moissanite, but when you consider that people are paying thousands of dollars for a moissanite that was probably obtained through Alibaba for maybe $15, I'd say that's quite the markup. (I gladly paid $650 for my wedding set, having had the chance to do my own research and knowing this, because I was aware that I was paying for the jeweler's time more than anything. And I knew he was that good.)

[kanoriw]

I agree, the most important is the setting. Do not go cheap on the setting! I choose a round moissanite stone because I want a second ring for traveling. I got it it set in a halo diamond setting and it looks so good. The diamonds really brings out the fire in stone. Yes, bathe that thing in diamonds! Tip on halos, do not leave any gaps, it really cheapens the look.

[karlacastillo]

Doesn't sell moissanite, of course she says diamond. Moissanite is beautiful and cheaper. Different qualities available. I like Charles and Colvard.

[mommamichelle]

A lot of comments are saying they prefer moissanite, but really having seen it in person, diamonds just look a lot better to me. Since I can't afford diamonds, I have a few white sapphires and a moissanite. But I ordered a 2 carat moissanite to get a larger size and ended up returning it. Now maybe since it was online I didn't get the best quality one, but it was very clear, white and sparkly. Still to me it looked cheap like I was trying to wear a flashy disco ball or rainbow on my finger. It didn't "wow" and look classy the same way I have seen large diamonds. Like it has no depth or something in comparison and it was also more see-through colored rather than white like a high quality diamond. So I do wear a one-carat moissanite which looks more like a diamond but I can't go bigger than that without looking fake imo.

[CL-rvti]

I prefer the moissonite even if it is 2nd after diamond in hardness, and I love more sparkles ✨️. Plus, it's way more affordable!