Diamant vs Moissanite
La moissanite n'est pas un faux diamant — c'est une gemme différente avec ses propres propriétés impressionnantes.
En résumé
Si le budget compte et que vous voulez un maximum d'éclat, la moissanite s'impose. Si vous voulez le prestige et la valeur de revente d'un diamant naturel, choisissez le diamant. Les diamants de laboratoire sont un excellent compromis.
Price
Avantage: MoissaniteDIAMOND
Natural diamonds: $3,000–$10,000+ per carat. Lab-grown: $800–$2,000 per carat.
MOISSANITE
$400–$1,000 per carat. Dramatically less expensive than natural or lab-grown diamonds.
Brilliance (Sparkle)
Avantage: Tie / preferenceDIAMOND
High brilliance — the classic sparkle that has defined fine jewelry for centuries. RI: 2.42.
MOISSANITE
Higher brilliance than diamond due to higher refractive index (RI: 2.65). Can look "too sparkly" under some lights.
Hardness
Avantage: Diamond (slightly)DIAMOND
10/10 on the Mohs scale — the hardest natural material. Scratch resistant and incredibly durable.
MOISSANITE
9.25/10 on the Mohs scale. Extremely hard — second only to diamond. Suitable for everyday wear.
Ethics
Avantage: MoissaniteDIAMOND
Natural diamonds: complex supply chains with some ethical concerns. Lab-grown: conflict-free, environmentally cleaner.
MOISSANITE
Lab-created only. No mining. Consistently ethical and environmentally responsible.
Prestige
Avantage: DiamondDIAMOND
Universally recognized as the ultimate engagement ring stone. Significant cultural and emotional weight.
MOISSANITE
Growing acceptance, but lacks the prestige and cultural recognition of diamonds.
Resale Value
Avantage: DiamondDIAMOND
Natural diamonds hold value. Lab-grown resale is lower but improving.
MOISSANITE
Very low resale value — moissanite is valued for wear, not investment.