There is no reason to buy a diamond from the earth
The Nexus Diamond™ alternative is technology’s answer to diamonds created beneath the surface of the earth. It is the world’s first heirloom quality diamond simulant. And it is stunning. When compared side by side with a diamond, Nexus Diamond alternatives are in every way the better choice.
The Nexus Diamond™ Alternative
Mined Diamonds
Origin
Created in a lab
Pulled from the earth
Chemical Composition
Patented formula, not a crystallized carbon structure
Crystallized carbon structure
Quality
Heirloom quality
Heirloom quality
Color
D color, completely clear
Graded on a scale from clear (D) to yellow
Clarity
Internally flawless, rated IF
Inclusions from the earth appear as spots or flaws
Cut
Ideal Cut for maximum fire
Range of quality depending on the source
Cost
Up to 80% less than mined diamonds
Price increases exponentially for larger carats and high quality
Environmental Cost
Better for the environment because they are not mined
Strip mining and chemical runoff destroys habitats
Human Cost
None
Working conditions can be horrific, akin to slave labor
Guarantees
Lifetime Stone Guarantee ensures your stone should not chip, crack or discolor
Not guaranteed
The Nexus Diamond™ Alternative
Origin
Created in a lab
Chemical Composition
Patented formula, not a crystallized carbon structure
Quality
Heirloom quality
Mohs Hardness Scale
9.1 – 9.2
Color
D color, completely clear
Clarity
Internally flawless, rated IF
Cut
Ideal Cut for maximum fire
Cost
Up to 80% less than mined diamonds
Environmental Cost
Better for the environment because they are not mined
Human Cost
None
Guarantees
Lifetime Stone Guarantee ensures your stone should not chip, crack or discolor
Mined Diamonds
Origin
Pulled from the earth
Chemical Composition
Crystallized carbon structure
Quality
Heirloom quality
Mohs Hardness Scale
10
Color
Graded on a scale from clear (D) to yellow
Clarity
Inclusions from the earth appear as spots or flaws
Cut
Range of quality depending on the source
Cost
Price increases exponentially for larger carats and high quality
Environmental Cost
Strip mining and chemical runoff destroys habitats
Human Cost
Working conditions can be horrific, akin to slave labor
Guarantees
Not guaranteed