The Best Diamond Alternatives

There are a number of alternatives to natural diamonds offering a range of benefits, from affordability and ethical sourcing to vibrant colours and sparkle. We choose moissanite as a premium diamond alternative, indistinguishable to natural diamonds to the naked eye.

Why Did We Choose Moissanite as a Diamond Alternative?

Aesthetics

Natural diamonds are rated against colour and clarity, with colourless and flawless stones priced at a premium. Diamonds are also famed for their sparkle or brilliance. Moissanite is colourless and scientifically proven to have a higher brilliance factor than diamonds, making it indistinguishable from a real diamond to the naked eye.

Budget

Even diamond alternatives have a wide price range. Cubic zirconia is the cheapest option but degrades over time, while lab-grown diamonds are the closest to natural diamonds but command a significant price. Moissanite delivers on quality and cost.

Durability

Diamonds are famously durable due to their high Mohs rating. For jewellery that’s likely to get knocked like rings, a hardness of 9 or above is recommended. While natural diamonds score10 on the Mohs score, moissanite is very highly rated at 9.25.

Ethics

Natural diamonds can often raise ethical and environmental concerns, lab-grown stones and simulants like moissanite can often align better with ethical and environmental concerns.

The most popular diamond alternatives include moissanite for its brilliant sparkle, lab-grown diamonds for their near identical appearance to natural diamonds and Cubic Zirconia for its availability and affordability. Whether you seek a sustainable choice, a budget-friendly option, or a statement-making sparkle, today’s diamond alternatives provide a wealth of opportunities to find a ring that reflects your style and values. We choose moissanite for our proposal rings due to its close resemblance to a natural diamond, its hardness and durability, its brilliance and sparkle and its relative affordability compared to natural and lab-grown diamonds. Here are a few things you might want to consider, and some alternatives to natural diamonds.

Compare Popular Diamond Alternatives:

Moissanite

A popular diamond alternative due to its close resemblance to a diamond, with even more brilliance and sparkle.
Extremely durable, 9.25 on the Mohs scale.
More affordable when compared to natural and lab grown diamonds.

Ideal For: Those who want a quality diamond alternative with a moderate budget, who want a sparkly, durable gem that closely resembles a natural diamond.

Lab-Grown Diamonds

Nearly identical to natural diamonds in appearance, composition, and durability.
Extremely durable: 10 on the Mohs scale.
More affordable, typically around 50% cheaper than a natural diamond.
Ethically and environmentally preferable to natural diamonds in many cases.

Ideal For: Those looking for a natural diamond alternative with the biggest budget, who want a "real" diamond at a reduced cost and with fewer ethical concerns.