Yes! No-Conflict Diamonds

Love Diamond Jewelry but Hate Oppression? Lets Find Conflict Free Diamonds.


Archive for the “moissanite” Category

« previous page
next page »

No Conflict Diamonds | The differences between Diamonds, Cubic Zirconia, and Moissanite

April 17, 2006, 1:05 pm

An article set up to have you learn the differences between diamonds, Cubic Zirconia and the newest challenger, Moissanite.

 

Diamonds are known for their sparkle and brilliance making them popular in jewelry as their shine is unmatched by any other gemstone. Symbolizing eternal love, diamonds are popular in engagement rings and wedding jewelry. Because of their hardness, diamonds are also used to cut and wear away other substances and are used for industrial purposes in drills, saws and engraving tools.

The jewelry and industrial uses for diamonds created a demand for the stones and also prompted the creation of imitations which mimic the qualities of a diamond with some differences. Cubic zirconia and moissanite are two of these that are popular in jewelry.

Both are diamond … [Continued]

    • —B | no comments
    (posted in the diamond, diamonds, diamond alternatives, alternatives to diamond rings, conflict-free diamonds, diamond substitute, what is the best diamond substitute, best diamond substitute, ethical diamonds, conflict free diamonds, cubic zirconia, moissanite category)

    No Conflict Diamonds | An affordable alternative … more about moissanite

    April 2, 2006, 12:27 pm

    The primary underling question of to faux or not with your diamonds, really just comes down to one question.

    Can synthetic match the quality of real?

    Most tests out seem to prove so … check it out:

    Diamonds may be a woman’s best friend, but modern man made diamonds are so good as to be indistinguishable from real diamonds. And when you look at the huge savings on price, man made diamonds may be a woman’s best decision.

    Increasingly, engaged couples are considering the cost of some wedding jewelry. In today’s high pressure high cost lifestyle couples are really wondering whether or not it is appropriate to spend big on, say, a diamond engagement ring.

    The more spent on wedding jewelry the less available later for the important things in the marriage, like a house. Or the kids when they arrive. Is it responsible to spend so much to buy a diamond … [continued]

    • —B | no comments
    (posted in the diamond, diamond alternatives, alternatives to diamond rings, diamond alternative engagement rings, conflict-free diamonds, diamond substitute, what is the best diamond substitute, best diamond substitute, moissanite category)

    I don’t know if I agree about the platinum…

    February 6, 2006, 10:01 pm

    Because I don’t know how platinum diamonds are mined. But this sounds like a good idea as far as spending less money on a diamond alternative, yes?

    Moissanite and platinum engagement rings are other types of diamond alternative engagement rings that many couples are now choosing. Moissanite is a lab-created stone that looks just like a diamond, but it is a cheaper alternative. It has the same brilliance and hardness of a diamond at a fraction of the cost. If you choose platinum for the metal of the ring, however, you will also be increasing the price.

    from “Diamond Alternative Engagement Rings – Cheaper Or More Expensive?“

    • —Baby BlingBling | no comments
    (posted in the diamond, diamonds, diamond alternatives, alternatives to diamond rings, diamond alternative engagement rings, diamond substitute, what is the best diamond substitute, best diamond substitute, ethical diamonds, conflict free diamonds, cubic zirconia, moissanite category)

    « previous page
    next page »


    No Conflict Diamonds Tags







    No Conflict Diamonds Topics


    More About Diamonds