Moissanite Fake Diamonds

[Cambronne]

I would like to know if any dealer sold reps with moissanite fake diamonds . I read on this forum that those were even better imitators than cubic zircons (Cz's), but that reps usually display the latter ones.

Thanks

[tonton2000]

They are much better than CZ's, but much more expensive.

They show up as 'diamond' on most of the pen style thermal diamond testers.

[rocket754]

They are very good imitation diamonds but as already stated they are pricey. Cheaper than a real diamond but if you in the market for a fake one then Iam sure you wanting to keep your costs down.

[GhostfaceZX]

The only good thing about moissanite is that it tests positive as a diamond, but color-wise, CZ is much better (equivalent to a D color diamond). For a watch, I'd much rather have CZ than moissanite unless you're trying to impress a friend with a diamond tester.

There are also different qualities in the cut of CZ, so you may get CZ that looks like crap, but if it's cut right, it looks great.

[dec]

If I'm not mistaken moissanite needs to be prong-set for the best effect. Unless light can get in from the side I read somewhere it has significantly less 'fire' than equivalent diamond. Therefore works best in an engagement ring, not sure how it would go down in a bezel setting or similar...

[Cambronne]

thanks very much for the replies and precisions.

It seems opinions diverge on this subject.

I guess all of our dealers use Cz's then?

[Linder]

Yes, for small protected stones, CZs are best.

However, in a ring, moissanite is wonderful as it is much harder than CZ.