In summary the only material difference is price.
Vvs clarity diamond simulants.
These are imperfections that contribute to the overall uniqueness of a diamond and commonly consist of crystals feathers.
But are they worth it.
These are completely unalike at an atomic level.
People typically consider buying diamond simulants because diamond simulants are more affordable than diamonds of similar size color and clarity.
Diamond simulants that are created artificially usually don t have internal flaws.
As indicated in the above clarity grade chart a vvs diamond contains minute inclusions that range from extremely difficult vvs 1 to very difficult vvs 2 to see at 10 magnification.
That depends on how open you are to the unique characteristics of each simulant.
Nearly all diamonds lab grown and mined alike have inclusions.
Diamonds clarity when purchasing a colorless diamond the clarity grade is a critical factor that has a direct impact on the value of the stone.
Common diamond simulants include cubic zirconia cz a diamond alternative made from a crystalized form of zirconium oxide and moissanite a durable and affordable alternative to cz made from crystal carbide.
While this difference does not hold for all fakes it is one of the characteristics that help to distinguish cubic zirconia and other simulants from diamond.
Diamonds come in different clarity grades from flawless to included.
What is an vvs1 clarity diamond a vvs1 or very very slightly included 1 diamond has minute inclusions only visible under 10x magnification by a trained gemologist.
No imperfections can be identified by the naked eye.
Clarity determines how clean a diamond is.