Moissanite
Silicon carbide commonly used as a diamond simulant. Its physical and optical properties differ from diamond and it can be identified with appropriate tests.
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Primary internal terminology and context source across 105 chapters.
International nomenclature and grading framework.
CIBJODiamond Terminology GuidelineConsumer-facing distinction among diamond, laboratory-grown/synthetic diamond and simulants.
CIBJOLaboratory-Grown Diamond GuidelinesDisclosure and business terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds.
ISOISO 18323:2015 — Jewellery — Consumer confidence in the diamond industryPermitted descriptors and definitions for diamond-industry consumer terminology.