The reason that "Moissan stone" rather than diamond is better as a gem

ByChristophe

Josh Kaufman, a best-selling author and business and self-education specialist, engaged in engagement, as a result of examining diamonds at the stage of choosing an engagement ring, "As the price of diamonds is shaky,Moissan stoneIs superior to diamond in both cut, color, transparency, durability, shine and cost ". Kaufman's blog is about why Moissant stone, why you should not buy a diamond ring.

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The man in the photo is Kaufman. Kaufman said that he wrote an article saying "If people buy diamonds and waste money, even one person will be reduced."


◆ What is moissan stone?
Mausan stone and "Silicon carbideAnother name for. It is rare for Moissan stone to be produced on the earth, and meteorite andcorundum,KimberliteThere is a very small amount in the ore such as.

Moissan stone has properties like diamond and silicon, and there are many parts that have the same properties as diamond, such as transparency and high hardness. For example,Mohs hardnessIs 10 in high value in natural stone, but the hardness of Moessan stone is 9.25, which is inferior to diamond but very high numerical value. Although the refractive index of diamond is 2.42, the refractive index of Moissan stone is 2.65 to 2.69, and it is more than diamond. For that reason, it is said that Moissan stone polished carefully and polished is not distinguishable from diamonds by human eyes.

The following tables compare numerically the properties of Moissun stones, diamonds and other gemstones. From the left, it is a refractive index · dispersion (dispersive light generated by refraction) · gloss index · Moh's altitude · strength · weight and specific gravity, and in the case of refractive index · dispersion · gloss index etc., Moissan stone is more numerical than diamond You can see that it is high.


This is the result of comparing the refractive index and dispersion of Moissan stone and diamond at the research facility. You can see that the Moissan stone on the left is shining rainbow-colored.


Mohanstone stones are natural, but unlike diamonds, they can also be made manually. The artificial Moissan stone boasts a high sparkle at about a tenth of the price of diamonds.

That's why Kaufman's "seven reasons you should not buy diamonds" is as follows.

1: price
Diamond prices, since the 1880s,De BeersDue to the diamond cartel in Japan, it has been raised artificially.

2: Diamond image was made with marketing strategy
The image that people currently have with diamonds is from marketing initiated by De Beers since 1938, not due to inherent value or rarity. For example, De Beers says "Diamond is a symbol of eternity and love" as a wedding celebration in a movie, using diamonds, a story recalling the romantic aspect of diamonds in magazines and newspapers with celebrities appointedThings that it was posted. With these marketing, we succeeded in planting the image of "diamond = eternal value" to people.

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3: It does not become investment target
Diamonds are non-current assets and are not subject to investment. Even if you sell second - hand diamonds on eBay etc, it is rare that the ring of diamonds will sell at a price higher than the price you purchased, or at a near price.

4: Become a source of war
The diamond industry creates war, genocide and terrorism. Diamonds produced in civil war regions such as Angola and Sierra Leone are sources of funding for the parties to the conflict,Conflict diamonds and blooded diamondsIt is called.

5: After all it is "just pretty stone"
Diamond wedding rings sometimes are said to be "worth 3 months' salary", but if you think carefully you will find that diamonds are "just clean stones". "Is it wise to trade the months and months of work you have worked as" just a clean stone ", Kaufman raises a doubt.

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6: Most people are watching the decoration of the ring, not the grade of the stone
It is almost impossible for ordinary people to distinguish the level of diamond itself unless the jewel is yellowish, there are impurities in it, or there is no obvious bias. There is no ordinary person who can say at first sight that "This is an E color, diamond of VS-1, it is an ideal cut," rather than it, what kind of decoration the jewels are arranged I wonder if they are there.

7: I can invest in the future with money I did not choose diamonds
Let's also remember that you can do different things with 1 million yen you purchased diamonds. You can go to a wonderful honeymoon with 1 million yen you did not buy diamonds, purchase the cars and furniture needed for your new life, and invest in the future.

And Kaufman's argument, "8 reasons why Moissant stones are a better alternative than diamonds" is as follows.

1: It can be a symbol of "marriage"
The value of engagement and wedding rings is not investment, it is emotional. And since the ring is a symbol of the event of marriage and has a role as a souvenir, it is well to see and you do not necessarily have to use diamonds if it fulfills those roles. Considering the cost, quality, and durability, Moissan stone is more attractive as a "symbol of marriage" than diamonds.

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2: Quality control is possible
Since Moissant stones can be produced at research facilities, it is easy to control quality. Therefore, getting high quality Moissan stone is easier than getting high quality diamonds.

3: Because you do not spend money on stone, you can make the ring better with decoration and design
As mentioned in "Why you should not buy diamonds", many people see not only the grade of jewelry but also the sense of decorations and rings. If the price of the jewel is low, you can spend money on better decoration by choosing Moissan stone.

4: Save money
There are many things that "money" is the reason for encountering difficulties encountered in married life, and some couples divorce due to financial reasons. Even if you do not start a newly-married life with debt, save money and set aside for the future.

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5: Cash payment possible
Because Moissantite is enough to pay cash, it does not mean that a high price wedding ring will be expensive due to interest rates ... ....

6: Many people are brainwashed as "wedding rings are said to be diamonds"
Since many people are brainwashed with "wedding rings speaking of diamonds", there is almost no possibility that "jewels are actually not known as diamonds and they are known to people and lose prestige." Actually, the ring that Kaufman handed out to the girlfriend was not a diamond, but he said that there was not anyone noticed. However, it is useless to let a girlfriend lie a Moissan stone "This is a ring of diamonds", he says that he should speak honestly.

7: Sleep with confidence
Innocent people are never killed in war because of the money you pay, so you can sleep with confidence.

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8: Creativity can be demonstrated and fiancés can be pleased
Fiancés are pleased that your creativity and sense are contained in the ring and want to tell people. With money floating by choosing Moissan stone instead of diamonds, please attach various options and make the ring an excellent design.