Synthetic diamonds are crystal diamonds made by artificial means based on the basic principle of diamond formation. Synthetic diamonds are not as easy to be distinguished as diamond imitations such as cubic zirconia and synthetic titanium strontium. Synthetic diamonds and moissanite have very similar appearances and characteristics, so it is difficult for us to distinguish them without professional equipment. The following content is what I will introduce to you in detail about the difference between moissanite and laboratory diamonds, and what are the differences between diamonds and synthetic diamonds.

The Difference Between Moissanite and Laboratory Diamonds

1. Value difference: On the surface, the difference between synthetic diamonds and moissanite is not big, but synthetic diamonds of the same quality level are much cheaper than moissanite, and some are even only one-fifth of the price of moissanite. The value of moissanite is relatively stable and sustainable.
2. Color difference: Natural diamonds and synthetic diamonds are all composed of oxygen atoms, and are arranged in the same crystal lattice, so they have the same chemical properties. The only difference is the irregularity in the crystal lattice at the microscopic structure and molecular level, that is, crystal defects. In these aspects, due to different growth environments, such as chemical atmosphere and growth rate, natural diamonds and synthetic diamonds are not contradictory. At present, most synthetic diamonds on the market are strong yellow, orange, or even dark brown, so they are easy to identify.
3. Difference in meaning: Moissanite represents preciousness and scarcity. People often use moissanite diamond rings to express their love, and the stable properties of diamonds represent eternal love. Although synthetic diamonds look the same as moissanite, they do not have the same happy meaning as moissanite. They are usually only worn as daily accessories.

Although laboratory diamonds are synthetic, they cannot be classified as imitations. Laboratory diamonds are a type of polycrystalline diamond with a very complex molecular formula. When choosing diamonds, we can identify whether they are laboratory diamonds from its content, color, absorption spectrum, abnormal birefringence, and luminescence characteristics.