One more question...

Which one is better asha or moissanite??

there is no "better". It is all preference.

http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/forums/63/1/Simulants_The_mixer

That's a personal opinion. I am for Asha's 100%. I've had unenhanced moissanite and purchased an Amora (enhanced) moissanite hoping to LOVE the Amora, but I'm hyper-color sensitive and couldn't get over the color and the double-refractiveness. It's not very diamond-like at all. It's its own stone.

Asha's for me are VERY diamond-like and harder to tell the difference without diamond testers and such. Most jewelers will take one look at moissy and know it's not a diamond. While they look at Asha's and can't believe it's not a diamond.

I'm not ashamed of telling people it's an Asha, but no one really questions it because it is so diamond like, but you do have to take into consideration other factors. I could afford a 5ct Asha, but in real life no one would believe a 5 ct diamond, so I stick to what my friends and family have .75 - 1.5ct. I can get away with an "upgrade" to a 2ct, because I recently sold my 1.5ct ring.

That is very subjective.

Asha is CZ that has a diamond coating which makes it look very realistic.

Moissanite is not CZ, but a man made gem that matches natural moissanite. Moissanite is made of silicon carbide. One thing to keep in mind with moissanite is that owing to its unique properties, it does exhibit double refraction. That is what gives it it's amazing sparkle!! Also, it does have a bit more color than an Asha, and if you're not careful where you purchase your stone, you may land up with one that is somewhat "green".

There are plenty of threads on the forum about both Asha and Moissanite within their respective forums. Grab yourself and cup of coffee, and prepare to be be dazzled!!!!

This is always a split between members. I am for Amora Moissanite 100%. Because I am also color sensitive, I can't get past the super-white of Asha and feel that it looks glassy and therefore not very diamond-like. I also love the sparkle of my Moissy and feel that my Asha is rather lifeless in comparison. Lastly, there is depth, which is a hard concept to explain if you haven't seen it, but my Moissy looks more solid and rock-like than my Asha.


I have had many jewelers say, "No way" when I tell them my Moissy is not a diamond. It isn't until they put it under magnification and tip it at an angle that they can see the double refraction. My Asha, on the other hand, has been identified as a non-diamond more often because it is "too perfect."

Keep in mind that when you are wearing your ring, none of this really matters. 99.5% of the population doesn't know the difference in the least, even if they examine your stone instead of just looking at it casually. Basically no one outside of boards like these has a clue what double refraction even is, much less that it can't be seen without a loupe and education.

The bottom line is what you love for yourself. It is your ring and your enjoyment, not anyone else's. Is there a way that you can order one of each loose so that you can see them in person and find out which one you prefer? Then you can return the one that doesn't quite cut it for your personal tastes.

I question that "most" jewelers know moissy as a given fact. Perhaps that was the experience of the previous poster but I,ve noted far more experiences the other way (including my own). There was even a 20/20 program where they consistently "fooled" jewelers with moissy. Not to mention, as mentioned, moissy's often test as diamond so they've even had to introduce testers that can identify moissy.

Absolutely correct!

I can't say enough how much I wish the edit button was available for me to fix my post. :sigh:

"Not to mention, as mentioned...". ugh. I was typing from my iPad very quickly as I was peeking in quick whilst hiding/taking a break from the house full of guests I've had all weekend.

Hooray -- the grammar police aren't here and nobody cares! We want to know what you think and we want to see your jewelry. If you say "mention" twice, it makes no difference at all.