DETAILS | Moissanite | ATERNA | Diamond |
---|---|---|---|
COLOR | F-L | D-H | D-Z |
CLARITY | VS2 | FL-VVS1 | FL-I3 |
CUT | **Non Diamond |
IDEAL | Poor-Ideal |
CARBON | 50% Carbon 50% SiC |
50% Carbon 50% SiC |
100% Carbon |
HARDNESS | 9.25 | 9.50 | 10 |
TOUGHNESS | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent |
SCRATCH RESISTANT |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
CAN DULL/FADE | No | No | No |
ECO-FRIENDLY | Yes | Yes | No |
CONFLICT FREE | Yes | Yes | No |
GIA STANDARDS | Varies | Yes | Yes |
PRICE/CARAT* | $829 | $699 | $10,000+ |
*Based on a 1ct Round, E/F color, VVS1 clarity, Ideal cut
**Moissanite is cut to correct its double-refractive index.