COMPARE MOISSANITE & RUSSIAN BRILLIANTS®
TO NATURAL DIAMONDS
Similar to natural diamonds, the 4Cs
(Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat Weight) are
also applied to all diamond substitutes.
By applying the 4Cs you will be able to
ascertain true value of the stone prior
to making your purchase. Reputable
simulated diamond dealers will allow you
to preview their stone before making
this important purchase. At Russian
Brilliants® we invite you to
preview Russian Brilliants®
allowing you to compare our simulated
diamonds with moissanite, other diamond
substitutes and natural diamonds.
Moissanite is identifiable due to its
silicon carbide content. In the
manufacturing process moissanite becomes
double refractive, producing a positive
(sparkling) illusion in sunlight.
Conversely, when exposed to incandescent
or indoor lighting the stone takes on a
dull center. These personality swings
are greater than those seen in Russian
Brilliants® and natural diamonds.
Russian Brilliants® are single
refractive and have more resemblance to
natural diamonds which are also single
refractive. Russian Brilliants®
simulated diamonds have extraordinary
fire and brilliance. They are D-E
(colorless). There are no rainbow
consequences seen in other diamonds
substitutes. Some people find moissanite
fine-looking, while others see the
double refraction and color grades
ranging from J-M (off white) a
distraction that makes the stone
undesirable.
Russian Brilliants® were originally
developed for use in the Russian Space
Optics Program. They are hand cut,
faceted and polished to ideal
proportions and are available in all
shapes and sizes. We offer the highest
rated ideal cut round shape stones, all
with "hearts & arrows". Our company has
also perfected the first ideal cut
princess diamond simulant. Unlike hand
cut natural diamonds and Russian
Brilliants® simulated diamonds,
moissanite is machine cut (no hearts &
arrows). Moissanite does not have the
same faceting arrangement as a natural
diamond or Russian Brilliants® simulated
stone adding to their less than diamond
appearance. Russian Brilliants® can be
hand cut to your specifications,
including antique cuts. This is often
done for people desiring "travel
jewelry" or to duplicate a family
heirloom. Russian Brilliants®
specializes in creating all styles of
custom jewelry.
CONCLUSION:
Many agree that moissanite is a fine
alternative. It offers sparkle and
flash, particularly when seen outdoors.
However, for a simulated gemstone that
comes closest to a natural diamond,
moissanite may not be the best choice.
If you're looking to replicate a natural
diamond then the
best simulated diamond
and the number one choice is Russian
Brilliants®. Some jewelers have
difficulty distinguishing between
Russian Brilliants® and natural
diamonds. The eye appeal is equivalent
to the world's finest gem-quality (D-E
colorless), VVS diamonds. Russian
Brilliants® are convincingly the most
natural looking diamond simulant.
For light pink, hot pink, canary yellow,
or standard color moissanite
orders, call
U.S. (800) 322-0995
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