How to Compare DEF, GHI, and Fancy Color Moissanite Stones
How to Compare DEF, GHI, and Fancy Color Moissanite Stones Comparing DEF, GHI, and fancy color moissanite stones comes down to three measurable factors: color grading under standard lighting, the stone's refractive index and cut precision, and your specific jewelry application—where colorless stones mimic diamonds while fancy colors deliver a deliberate statement. Introduction Most buyers comparing DEF, GHI, and fancy color moissanite stones assume that "whiter is better." That assumption costs them money. DEF moissanite sits at the top of the color scale, but GHI stones are nearly indistinguishable to the naked eye once set in a ring—and they cost less per carat. Fancy colors, meanwhile, are a completely different category: they are not trying to imitate diamond at all. This guide walks you through a practical comparison framework. You will learn how color grades are defined, how to evaluate a stone in person, which grades suit which jewelry styles, and how to buy w...