Make an appointment to share your ideas, deadlines and budget.
We sketch options or share references and source stones (or reuse your heirlooms gemstones and diamonds) until you approve.
We develop the final CAD-approved design, cast from the desired metal and hand-transfer the diamonds.
Your custom made jewelry is ready to ship. Time to celebrate!
A rough diamond is a diamond that has not been cut or processed.
Diamond cutting and polishing is the process of transforming a rough diamond into a brilliant, faceted display of light.
The 4 C's of diamond quality is the universal method for assessing the quality of any diamond, anywhere in the world.
| Moissanite | Diamond | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Moissanite scored 9.25 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the hardest substances on Earth and very suitable for everyday wear as a wedding ring. | Diamonds are the hardest known mineral and receive a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Because of this exceptional score, diamonds are very durable and ideal for everyday wear. This contributes to their popularity as the centerpiece of engagement rings. |
| Brilliance | Moissanites have a different brilliance than diamonds because their cut is different. Some people like the fiery, rainbow-colored flares emitted by moissanite, but others believe that the enhanced sheen of moissanite can create a "disco ball" effect, especially in sunlight. The more moissanite, the more likely the difference will be noticeable. Moissanite has a refractive index of 2.65 to 2.69, which is higher than that of diamond. | Another type of glitter is what distinguishes moissanite from diamond. Diamonds reflect light in three different ways. White light reflected back is called luminance, and a rainbow of colors refracted through a diamond is called dispersion. The surface glow of a diamond, known as scintillation, is the third type of backlight in a diamond. The combination of these three elements gives diamonds their famous brilliance. |
| Color | Although moissanites are labeled “colorless,” gemstones can have a yellow or grayish tint under certain lighting conditions. And here, the larger the moissanite, the more noticeable the color. | A colorless diamond, whether natural or laboratory-created, has a natural body color that contains no trace of yellow, brown or gray, resulting in a dazzling, bright white appearance. |
| Price | Moissanites of the same size when viewed from above are significantly lower in price than diamonds of this size. Moissanite gemstones usually only differ in price depending on size and whether the stone is Premium or Super Premium. | The prices for diamonds created in the laboratory vary according to shape, carat, cut, color and clarity. Diamonds are more affordable than natural diamonds. |
| Sourcing | Because moissanite is created in a laboratory, it is an attractive option for those looking for an environmentally friendly gemstone as it does not require mining. | We go beyond current industry standards by offering both Beyond Conflict Free diamonds, which were selected for their ethical and environmentally responsible provenance, and diamonds that are ethically grown with minimal environmental impact. |
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