Diamond Nexus Labs

Diamond Nexus labs create colorless and fancy color diamond simulants and lab created rubies, sapphires, topaz and emeralds. If you are searching for a lab created diamond ring, or an affordable created gemstone ring, here are the pros and cons of the products created by this company, prices and how their simulants compare to real diamonds, cubic zirconia and moissanite.

Before I write a bit about the company, it appears from my research that there is a whole lot of confusion about Diamond Nexus labs products, simulant diamonds and cubic zirconia. So – here is a little added info before I delve into the Nexus products themselves:

A Nexus diamond is a type of lab created diamond simulant – a simulant diamond looks similar to a real diamond, but it does not have the exact same chemical and physical characteristics of a real diamond.

If you would like to purchase a man-made diamond that is indistinguishable from a real diamond, one that has the exact same physical and chemical properties of a real diamond, than you should look for rings made with synthetic diamonds.

How Does a Nexus Diamond Compare to Real Diamonds?

On the chart on Man-Made Diamonds you can see how Nexus simulant diamonds compare to real diamonds – these simulants come close to the physical characteristics of a real diamond, but they are slightly less hard (9.10 on the Mohs hardness scale as opposed to a diamond’s 10.0) and they are just a little bit more brilliant than a real diamond.

In addition to slight physical differences, a simulant diamond differs chemically from a real diamond. A real diamond is pure 100% carbon, whereas the chemical make-up of a Nexus diamond includes a mixture of carbon plus added materials including sulphur, calcium and zirconium.


How Does a Nexus Diamond Compare to Cubic Zirconia?

While Nexus diamonds contain a small amount of zirconium, these simulants are not the same as Cubic Zirconia diamond simulants. Physically, Nexus diamonds are harder than Cubic Zirconia and they look a little more diamond like than Cubic Zirconia products.

Chemically, Cubic Zirconia is a lab created product which is made from two ingredients: zirconium and oxygen – also known as zirconium dioxide. Cubic Zirconia contains no carbon.

For the uses of wedding rings and engagement rings, Cubic Zirconia has a tendency to pit, gather oils and cloud with time – whereas the stronger and more durable Diamond Nexus Labs simulants are highly resistant to scratches and they will retain their original brilliance and fire – although like real diamonds, all diamond simulants must be professionally cleaned on an occasional basis to restore their luster and shine.

How Does a Nexus Diamond Compare to Moissanite?

Moissanite is sometimes marketed as a diamond simulant, but more and more companies are beginning to sell moissanite as a ‘diamond alternative’ and to champion moissanite for its own distinct properties. Real moissanite is extremely rare and very expensive, and the moissanite gemstones which are sold in jewelry pieces are lab created moissanite gemstones.

Physically, moissanite simulants are slightly stronger than Nexus simulants, but the moissanite simulant has its own unique look and does not resemble a real diamond as closely as a Nexus simulant.

Moissanite has a slight tint like most real diamonds, whereas Nexus diamonds are colorless, but moissanite gemstones have extremely high brilliance and fire qualities – much higher than a real diamond. As a result, moissanite simulants will flash, sparkle and reflect light much more than a real diamond – but many consumers like the bright and flashy look of these simulants.

Chemically, moissanite is composed of silicon carbide only – so the chemical structure of these simulants and Nexus simulants are quite different too.

About Diamond Nexus Labs

Diamond Nexus Labs began in 2004 and is located in Franklin, Wisconsin, and in recent years the company has continued to expand its product line to include additional lab created gemstones and jewelry styles. The company has also developed a strong commitment to environmental practices including using recycled gold in their jewelry pieces or using gold from ethically sourced Canadian gold mines.

Metals which are available for men’s and women’s wedding ring bands and engagement rings include 14K white and yellow gold, 18K white and yellow gold, platinum and palladium. A selection of men’s titanium and tungsten wedding bands are available too.

Note: 18K gold, platinum, and palladium rings are available with an ‘upgrade’ with a special request. On the website only 14K white gold and 14K yellow gold options are available for most products, except for the platinum collection pieces. If you would like to order a style in 18K gold, platinum or palladium that is only available in 14K gold options, you will need to speak with a customer representative for the total price of the ring and to place the order. If you have an allergy to nickel, the Nexus 14K white gold rings contain nickel – the 14K yellow gold rings do not, and you can order a ring in platinum or palladium alternatives too.

Wedding and engagement ring styles include classic, ornate and vintage styles. Diamond simulants come in almost any type of cut, shape and setting, and the ring bands may be pave or channel set with simulants as well.

Beautiful fancy simulant diamond colors available include: deep chocolate, glacial ice, champagne, bright yellow canary and luscious light pink.

The Nexus created gemstones include rubies, emeralds, sapphires and topaz; these created gemstones are not simulants, they are synthetics, and they contain the exact physical and chemical properties of natural gemstones – the only difference is that they were created in a lab. Wedding bands and engagement rings may be ordered with any of the created gemstones and mixed with the diamond simulants too.

Diamond Nexus Labs Prices:

Prices for Nexus wedding and engagement rings range from less than $150 dollars for plain bands to over $800 dollars for ornate rings made with large simulant diamonds or created gemstones. The majority of the engagement rings are priced between $400 to $700 dollars.

Pros and Cons of Diamond Nexus Labs Products:

Nexus diamond simulants offer budget shoppers the chance to enjoy a gorgeous lab created diamond ring that looks strikingly similar to a real diamond for an affordable price; shoppers may also purchase stunning low cost created ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz jewelry pieces.

The company offers a 30-day return policy on all purchases, free re-sizing if the rings do not fit, engraving options, overnight delivery if necessary and a lifetime guarantee for all Nexus stones against chipping, discoloration, fading, cracks or breaks.

Rings made with lab created gemstones are ethically and environmentally friendly – you can be 100% positive that these gemstones are completely conflict free and friendly for the environment as no mining operations are necessary to obtain lab created gemstones.

The cons of Nexus gemstones and simulant diamonds – the biggest is simply that they are not real diamonds and so their value will not be anywhere near as high as a real diamond or gemstone wedding or engagement ring. While the Nexus diamond closely resembles a real diamond, it is not an exact match either – although their lab created rubies, emeralds, topaz and sapphires are and will look exactly like the real thing.

You and your partner should discuss these pros and cons to decide if a lab created diamond ring is right for your wedding or engagement rings, and if you would like to view more of the products available through Nexus for your wedding or engagement ring purchase, visit their website at: Diamond Nexus Labs

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