White Diamond Alternatives

Natural White Diamond Alternatives

While there are a few naturally occurring white stones, Kirkawa highly recommends white sapphire as the top natural diamond alternative. It provides a classic, colorless look with a few considerations:

• White Sapphire: Known for its affordability and elegance, white sapphire lacks the scintillation (rainbow sparkle) of diamonds. While it can appear brilliant when freshly cleaned, it tends to dull quickly with everyday wear. If you choose this option, we recommend investing in an ultrasonic cleaner to keep your ring looking stunning and its best.
• White Topaz: Another natural diamond substitute, white topaz has less brilliance and is prone to scratching due to its lower hardness (8 on the Mohs scale). Its appearance can fade with dirt and oils, making it less ideal for a forever-ring, symbolizing eternal love.

Lab-Created Diamond Alternatives

For those who value sustainability and a flash of breathtaking brilliance, lab-created stones offer you exceptional sparkle and durability!

• Lab-Created Diamonds: These are chemically and optically identical to natural diamonds. They maintain their sparkle even when dirty, making them a low-maintenance and stunning option. While they come at a higher price point than other diamond substitutes, they are still 20-50% more affordable than natural diamonds, especially for larger stones.
• Moissanite: Known for its incredible brilliance and rainbow-like scintillation, moissanite is a standout choice as an alternative to diamond rings. It offers a luxurious look at a fraction of the cost, with a 2-carat moissanite priced around $1,000. Durable and lab-created, moissanite is ideal for eco-conscious buyers who want beauty without compromise.

Create the Ring of Your Dreams with Us

At Kirkawa, we can make the process of designing the ring of your dreams a fun, exciting, and stress-free experience with our experts working with you side by side. From selecting the perfect diamond substitute to customizing every single detail, we’d be honored to help you create a masterpiece that’s as unique as your love story.

Discover the endless possibilities and prepare for the experience and ring of a lifetime! Your forever ring awaits!

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Moissanite is a clear and sparkly stone, with the scintillation (rainbow sparkles) of a natural diamond. It is the best diamond simulant (made to look like) option today. Moissanite is not inexpensive, but that same 2-carat diamond look will be in the $1000 range, with smaller stones being much less. Moissanite is lab-created. Read more >
 

Rose Cut and Raw Diamond come in a variety of natural, fancy colors and shapes. They have been used in jewelry throughout history, and are also a great choice for men's rings. The most popular of the rustic diamonds and raw diamonds are the rose cut, opaque fancy colored diamonds. These can be set just like a cabochon, either with prongs or a full bezel. Read more >
 

Cubic Zirconia is a poor man's simulated diamond, and it is sold on the market today under many brand names (buyer beware). While it also has scintillation, at a hardness of approximately 7, it is rated Poor for everyday wear in a ring. After daily wear, the stone will start to scratch, chip and abraid, making it appear soap like on the top surface after a year or two of wear.