It can be easy to see a clear gem, and assume it'll have the same properties as diamond (the stone you're likely most familiar with), but it's nice to know some key differences between diamonds (mined and lab-grown), moissanite, and white sapphires, before deciding which stone is right for you. All are clear stones, and the attributes of each can be very similar in some cases, or pretty darn different in others.

Tap the button below to start customizing your dream sapphire ring.What's the difference between diamond, lab-grown diamond, moisssanite, and white sapphire?Įach of these gemstones is an entirely different mineral, with its own chemical makeup and inherent properties. See the image below to reference the two side by side: the Oval-cut White Diamond is on the LEFT and the Round-cut White Sapphire is on the RIGHT. They tend to look more see-through than diamonds. However, white sapphires still sparkle in their own right. A white sapphire does not display any scintillation. Diamonds have more scintillation, which refers to the rainbow colors that you can typically see a diamond giving off in the sunlight. All White Sapphire stones are non-certified.Ī white diamond will sparkle more than than a white sapphire. Unfortunately, a cut grading system for sapphires does not exist.

Every one of our engagement rings can be made with the white sapphire of your choice.

Both white diamonds and white sapphires come in about any shape and size, which leaves a lot of flexibility with the design process.

White sapphire engagement rings