Engagement Rings
Aterna® Diamond Moissanite Comparison Chart
Compare Aterna Diamond and Moissanite Properties.
ATERNA® VS DIAMOND VS MOISSANITE
| PROPERTIES | DIAMOND | ATERNA® | MOISSANITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLOR | F-L | D/E | F-L |
| CLARITY | FL-I3 | VVS1 | VS2 |
| CUT | POOR-IDEAL | IDEAL | **NON-DIAMOND CUT |
| HARDNESS | 10 MOHS | 9.50 MOHS | 9.25 MOHS |
| TOUGHNESS | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | VERY GOOD |
| CAN DULL / FADE | NO | NO | POSSIBLY |
| CONFLICT FREE | NO | ALWAYS | TYPICALLY |
| GIA STANDARDS | TYPICALLY | ALWAYS | VARIES |
| PRICE / CARAT* | $8000+ | $699 | $899+ |
**Moissanite is cut to correct its double-refractive index.