Diamond vs others

Lab Grown vs. Mined Diamonds

Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds, identical to earth mined Diamonds. Their origin is the only thing that distinguishes them from earth diamonds. They are created in a controlled environment using the same formula used by nature to form diamonds, but the lab process happens quickly and a diamond is made within a matter of weeks. LGDs are man-made at lower expenses, in a shorter time span, are sustainably sourced and more affordable.

Cubic Zirconia vs. Diamond

Cubic zirconia is a diamond simulant which is a lab product of zirconium dioxide i e. crystal. Its chemical composition, life and value is far below that of a diamond.

Moissanite vs. Diamond

Moissanite is a gemstone, which is a diamond alternative, of much lesser value. To a layman, they both may look similar, but, if we observe closely moissanite has a prominent rainbow sparkle, whereas diamonds are colorless. Diamonds are made up of the single element carbon and known to be the hardest mineral, therefore, are more durable.

Tabular Data 

Mined
Diamonds
Lab Grown
Diamond
Moissanite Cubic
Zirconia
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
CARBON CARBON SILICONE
CARBIDE
ZIRCONIUM
DIOXIDE
CRYSTALLINE
STRUCTURE
LATICE LATICE UNKNOWN CUBE
REFRACTIVE
INDEX
2.42 2.42 2.65-2.69 2.088-2.176

DEPRESION

0.044 0.044 0.1 0.058-0.066
HARDNESS 10 10 9.25 8.5
DENSITY 3.52 3.52 3.21 5.5--5.9