Real Diamond
- Extremely expensive
- 10 hardness on Mohs scale
- Somewhat colorful/white reflection
- Refractive index (brilliance) 2.42
Lab Grown Diamond
- Little expensive
- 10 hardness on Mohs scale
- Refractive index (brilliance) 2.42
- Refractive index (brilliance) 2.42
Moissanite
- Highly affordable
- V 9.25 - 9.5 hardness on Mohs scale
- Beautiful, colorful reflection
- Refractive index (brilliance) 2.65
Laboratory-grown diamonds are just as authentic and contain exactly the same properties as those formed underground. The only distinction between lab-grown diamonds and mined diamonds is their origin. Lab-made diamonds are cheaper because they are less touched than the mining process. Lab Grown diamonds are 80 to 90 percent cheaper than mined diamonds.
Certification: The certification itself does not raise or lower the price of the diamond, but confirms what you are paying for. IGI certificates are recommended for lab-made diamonds. IGI provides the most comprehensive and reliable grading for laboratory-made diamonds. By choosing an IGI certificate, you can be sure that the diamond you receive is exactly what the seller says.