Diamonds & Moissanite
Every Journal story filed under diamonds & moissanite — guides, comparisons and care notes from the people who make the rings.
Black Diamond Engagement Rings: The Complete Buying Guide
A black diamond is black because it is full of inclusions and microfractures —...
White Sapphire vs Diamond: An Honest Comparison
The real difference is not how they look when clean — it is how...
How to Choose a Moissanite Engagement Ring: The Complete Buying Guide
How to choose a moissanite engagement ring: what moissanite is, cut, color and clarity grades, millimeter vs carat sizes, what it costs,...
Diamond Transparency: How to Verify Origin and Grading
A practical guide to diamond transparency: how to verify a stone's grading report in six steps, what conflict-free certification does and does...
The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat
The 4Cs of diamonds explained by a jeweler: cut grades, the D-to-Z color scale, every clarity grade from Flawless to Included, carat...
What Is Moissanite? Origins, Properties and How It Compares
What is moissanite? A jeweler's guide to the silicon carbide gemstone first found in a meteorite crater: origin, how it is grown,...
Moissanite vs Diamond: The Complete Comparison
Moissanite vs diamond compared honestly: origin, brilliance and fire, hardness, price per carat, ethics, resale value, myths, and how to choose the...
Does Moissanite Pass a Diamond Tester?
Does moissanite pass a diamond tester? Yes on a basic thermal tester, no on a dual thermal+electrical tester. The science, the scam,...
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Real Diamonds?
Yes—lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. Here's the science, the 2018 FTC ruling, how they're grown (HPHT and CVD), grading, price, and resale...
White Topaz vs Diamond: Sparkle, Durability & Value Compared
White topaz vs diamond, compared with a jeweler's eye: composition, hardness, refractive index and dispersion, durability, price, and how white topaz measures...
Lab-Grown Diamonds: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to lab-grown diamonds: are they real diamonds, how they're made, how much they cost, certification, the pros and cons,...
Do Lab-Grown Diamonds Hold Their Value? The Honest Answer
Do lab-grown diamonds hold value? An honest look at resale value, why prices fall, how mined diamonds actually compare, and whether resale...
