How do our stones measure up to a diamond?
If you are in the market for a diamond simulant, you want to assure yourself that the piece you buy will perform like a diamond. It has to dazzle you with its radiance and keep the secret of its origin so everyone who sees it believes it to be real. So, how will you evaluate this simulant? Will it be hard like a diamond? Will it have a diamond's brilliance? Will it cut glass? The answer is yes. If you take a look at the comparison chart, you will find out just how close to the properties of a diamond our Diamond Nexus simulants really are.
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| Property | Diamond Nexus |
Mined Diamond |
| Internal Flaws |
Never | Almost Always Has Birthmarks |
| Clarity | IF* | VS2+ |
| Brilliance | Excellent (7.40) |
Excellent (7.40) |
| Dispersion | Excellent (0.46) |
Excellent (0.44) |
| Refraction | Superlative (2.20) |
Superlative (2.40) |
| Color | Colorless (D) |
Tinges of Yellow or Brown (Various Grades) |
| Hearts & Arrows Effect |
Yes | Maybe |
| Toughness | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porosity | .097 | .096 |
| Chemical composition |
C,O,S,Fe,Co,Ni,Y,Zr,Hf,Gd | C |
| Cut | Hearts and Arrows |
Sporadic |
| Final Polish |
By Diamond Powder |
By Diamond Powder |
| Lifetime Performance Guarantee |
Yes | No |
| Price Per Carat |
$99 - $149 |
$13,500 |
| *Under 10x magnification |
