Bravo Jewellers, Carlsbad, CA
Not all brilliant stones are equal. Learn the real differences in hardness, light performance, and long-term value, then visit us to find the lab diamond that's right for you.
Moissanite (silicon carbide) and lab grown diamonds (pure carbon) look similar in a photo but behave differently on your finger. Moissanite scores 9.25 on the Mohs scale; a lab diamond scores 10. Moissanite's higher refractive index (2.65u20132.69) produces a rainbow-like flash many buyers find too intense over time, a lab diamond's 2.42 delivers the same white brilliance as a mined stone. On price, moissanite runs roughly $300u2013$600 per carat; a comparable lab diamond typically $800u2013$1,500, still 50u201380% less than mined.
Every diamond, lab grown or mined, comes with an independent grading report documenting its cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Moissanite is not graded on the 4C scale, making comparisons difficult and resale speculative. At Bravo Jewellers we carry a curated selection of IGI-certified lab grown diamonds across a range of cuts and carat weights. We do not sell moissanite, every stone in our cases is the real thing.
With the highest 5-star ratings in the area, our customers are beyond happy! See why we're the go-to for all your jewelry needs; now it's your turn to experience it for yourself!
No photo does a well-cut diamond justice. Visit Bravo Jewellers in Carlsbad to compare lab grown diamonds across cuts, carat weights, and clarity grades, with a knowledgeable team member beside you every step of the way.
