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To be clear, the Moissanite is not a diamond imposter, it is in fact a very rare gem stone that rivals the diamond due to its refractive and hardness qualities. Moissanite share a lot of optical similarities to the diamond although, they are chemically and compositionally different. In fact, Moissanite have a higher refractive index than diamonds do (more sparkle).In addition to this is the hardness of the Moissanite stone. (MOHS scale) On this scale diamonds are a 10 and a Moissanite is a 9.5-9.25. The MOHS scale is similar to the richter scale. This ranking makes Moissanite the second hardest natural stone known to man.

Moissanite are incredibly strong and never change colour or lose their sparkle. They are also completely traceable, conflict-free and eco-friendly. The Prestwick stones are so pure and so white that they exceed that of any other gem or diamond. Our stones are an unfailingly pure, colourless and in the premium D-E-F range, with extreme hardness.

Generally, jewellery and diamonds have incredibly high mark-ups. Traditionally, one jeweller in-house does everything (cutting stones, setting pave, etc) but, today we see companies outsource to places like China, or purchasing mass-produced styles—all the while marking up the price multiple times. Even with GIA certificates, 100% traceability of natural diamonds is seemingly impossible. Diamond mines claim thousands of lives each day and it is likely that each diamond on today's market has some of 'conflict' associated to it. The Prestwick Moissanite stones are artfully crafted in a laboratory from silicon carbide, one of the hardest minerals in the world, and are guaranteed to last a lifetime. 

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds however, they are not destructively mined from the earth. Lab grown diamonds are identical to earth mined diamonds in every way, except that they are grown in a lab. They have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as mined diamonds.

Lab-grown diamonds are created using extreme pressure and heat inside a machine rather than the bowels of the Earth.

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Lab created moissanite are grown in highly controlled laboratory environments using advanced technological processes that duplicate the conditions under which moissanite naturally develop. Lab created moissanite display the same physical, chemical, and optical characteristics as natural diamonds, and exhibit the same fire, scintillation, and sparkle. Lab created moissanite offer excellent value and are a responsible choice as they do not require any diamond mining.

Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds.

Lab grown diamonds are composed of crystallised carbon just like natural diamonds so the two have the same appearance and the same physical, chemical and optical characteristics. Lab-grown diamonds are created using extreme pressure and heat inside a machine rather than the bowels of the Earth.

Lab grown diamonds are identical to earth mined diamonds in every way, except that they are grown in a lab. They have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as mined diamonds however, they are free from all forms of conflict, they do not impose ecological harm and damage to our environment and they do not require any diamond mining.

Conflict diamonds, according to the most common definition, are diamonds used by rebel groups to finance civil wars. In addition to civil wars, diamond mining today is plagued by a range of shocking ethical abuses. These include violence by governments, child labor, extreme poverty, and environmental devastation. At The Prestwick Place, we believe that the diamond mining industry should be abolished. In light of this we are committed to building a brighter future through diamond education and environmental contributions of our lab-created stones.

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Diamond mining has  detrimental impacts on the environment including but not limited to soil erosion, deforestation, and ecosystem destruction.

A major political effect of the diamond commodity chain, specifically at the mining level is blood diamonds. In addition to this, mineral resource exploitation causes irreversible damage to the natural environment shown through negative impacts on water resources, air quality, wildlife, soil quality, and climate change consideration. 

Yes. We currently have appointments available in Australia only. Please schedule an appointment online. 

Although we do not have retail stores, the digital sphere is our domain and we are experienced in working with customers remotely, all around the world.

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