Will the Asha simulated diamond scratch glass?
Yes, the Asha diamond simulant will readily scratch glass. While other sim makers tout the ability to scratch glass as something impressive, it is not. Glass is quite soft at 6.0Mohs, so virtually any diamond simulant will scratch glass. The reason the 'glass scratch' test was ever given any im ...
- My Asha has a line on the side - is it cracked?
One optical effect that often tricks customers of both diamonds and Asha into thinking their stone is 'cracked' or 'internally fractured' can be shown in the following photos: Note the horizontal line about 2/3 of the way down the side. Here are some diamonds and Asha showing the same effect: ...
- What is Ashaź made of?
What is the Asha made of? The Asha® diamond simulant (or "fake diamond") is a US Patent pending product that is a composite gemstone consisting of three separate substances combined as follows: 1)High-grade, extremely well cut CZ (Cubic Zirconium) 2) An optical index layer with a refracti ...
- Is the Ashaź patented or patent-pending?
Our version 6 Asha is currently US Patent Pending: US Patent Application No: 12/139,931 Method for Producing a Highly Refractive Composite Gemstone, and Product Filed: June 16, 2008 It should further be noted that currently, within the entire market of 'diamond simulants' or 'fake diamonds', the ...
- Sona Diamond Simulant - Information and Review (XPS analysis)
Sona Diamond Simulant has made a number of claims about their product, including statements that it is a non-CZ simulant created by high-pressure melding of natural diamond and sapphire, and that it has a special 'sapphire' coating. Their claims in Nov, 2007 included: "Sona Diamond, a Israel s ...
- What is the difference between version 5 Ashaź and version 6 (v5 vs v6)?
Version 6 Asha in production... Update (7/2/2008) - Asha's version 6 production process is now patent pending: U.S. Patent Application No. 12/139,931 -- Method for Producing a Highly Refractive Composite Gemstone, and Product Asha® is now being offered in version 6, in limited quantities. ...
- What about Diamond Nexus Labs - what is their product? Lab grown diamond?
Diamond Nexus Labs "lab-grown diamond" has been tested by multiple labs and in all cases, the product has repeatedly been shown to be to be ordinary CZ. These test findings are in stark contrast to their websites adamant claims that the product is "not a CZ". Diamond Nexus has never shown any ...
- What is the difference between version 4 Ashaź and version 5 (v4 vs v5)?
Asha® is currently offered almost entirely in version 5, with a few exceptions as specifically noted on an items web page. Both versions use an amorphous diamond infusion process. However, version 5 uses a different coating process which offers a purer form of amorphous diamond, or a highe ...
- What is the clarity grade of the Asha diamond simulant?
The Asha grades as IF, or Internally Flawless on the GIA diamond clarity scale. Here is a sample grading report for an Asha H&A round which shows the clarity grade:
- Can I order a custom cut Asha? (i.e. a 5ct or 6ct pear Asha?)
Unfortunately, our manufacturing process precludes us from offering individual, custom cut Ashas. The amorphous diamond coating process coats roughly 50 Ashas at a time, and they must be of identical cut and similar size to ensure uniform coating. The larger volume of stones is necessary to amo ...
- Do you offer a marquise cut Asha?
Unfortunately the answer is that we do not offer a marquise cut and have no plans to offer it in the future.
- Any instructions for having my jeweler / setter set my Asha?
Most any competent setter or jeweler can set your Asha diamond simulant for you - if they can set a CZ, they can set an Asha which is more durable than regular CZ. There are just a few tips needed. We've got a complete set of helpful tips (and a printer ready page as well) that you can print ...
- What do the color grades for Asha mean (i.e. 'F' color or 'H' color)?
The color grades shown next to each Asha shape and size are their colors on the GIA Diamond color scale. We have the Ashas reviewed and color graded after the coating run, and they are graded the same as natural diamonds. While most people think of all diamonds as simply being white or colorle ...
- What color options do I have for the Ashaź I'm interested in? i.e. Can I get a 2ct round in, say, D color?
All Asha® stones are color graded by an independent GIA certified gemologist after they are created (the average grade is F color). The stones are then listed on our website using the grading they received. Thus, the only color options available are what is listed on our website.
- What color of Asha is the most realistic? What color is best?
Asha's are graded on the same color scale as natural diamonds, and thus no color is more realistic than another, because natural diamonds are available in the same exact colors. Thus, an F color Asha is the same color as an F color natural diamond, and an H color diamond is the same color as an ...
- How does Asha compare to other diamond simulants?
Mainly due to its proprietary 'Amorphous Diamond Treatment' (ADT) that coats and infuses into its underlying CZ core, no other simulant approaches Asha in diamond-like appearance. (Asha being prepped for the ADT process) Here is a chart overview of the Asha as compared to other competitors pro ...
- How do I clean my new Asha?
For everyday cleaning, we recommend Gemcare as a wonderful and safe way to keep all your gemstones and metals sparkling. Otherwise, due to its amorphous diamond exterior, any chemical cleaner used for diamonds may be used on the Asha. A true ultrasonic cleaner (meaning you will need to pay ove ...
- Will the Asha amorphous diamond coating flake/peel off?
No, our testing showed that this is not a concern. Because the type of diamond employed is Amorphous Diamond instead of crystalline diamond, it has a much more flexible molecular structure, which greatly impedes any type of delamination or removal. Further, the amorphous diamond is actually i ...
- Is the Asha carat size equivalent to natural diamond carat sizes?
Yes, the sizes of Asha are cut to the same size dimensions as natural diamonds, and the Asha's are already listed in diamond weight equivalents on the website. Thus, the dimensions of a 2ct well-cut diamond and 2ct Asha are identical, so you can just order the carat weight you want, and it is al ...
- Is the Asha singly refractive like diamond, or doubly refractive like moissanite?
Asha is singly refractive, just like diamond. Moissanite is doubly refractive, which is why it will look blurry rather than crisp when viewed at close quarters. More details: A gem quality diamond will exhibit a crisp, clear look to it. This is because its internal crystal structure is face-c ...
