Although both are "made, not mined," moissanite gemstones and lab-grown diamonds are NOT one in the same. Here are some of the key differences between these two natural diamond alternatives.

Although they can be a cost-effective option, Khordipour said that alternative rings aren't always more affordable than diamond rings. For instance, if you buy a one-carat moissanite ring, it will ...

Moissanite, a lab-created stone derived from outer space with similar properties to diamonds, is proving an affordable alternative to diamond engagement rings ...