Diamond simulant has the same meaning as imitation and refers to any material that has the appearance of diamond but does not posess the characteristics, atomic structure, chemical composition or physical properties of natural diamond. Simulants commonly include Cubic Zirconia, Colour less Synthetic Corundum (sapphire), Synthetic Spinel, Strontium Titanate, Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (YAG), Gadolinium Gallium Garnet (GGG), and Glass (Paste)

Diamond simulants are usually sought out as an alternative to a real diamond. Diamond simulants are mainly used by people with lower budgets, looking for diamond jewelry. Some popular diamond simulants consists of cubic zirconia, popularly known as ‘cz’, and diamondelle. Every diamond simulant is made to look as alike as a real diamond as possible, but made up form various mixes of minerals and/or chemicals. Simulants, compared to the real thing are just as clear and they shine just as good but without the proper care they tend to fade overtime. The overtime fade of a diamond simulant is no deterrent though as there are millions of people that prefer them to the real thing. It saves them money that would then be used for other important aspects in their lives.

When you buy a diamond simulant from companies such as diamondelle.net, you get a diamond simulant that not only looks like the real thing, but costs much less, and since diamond simulants tend to fade overtime, you get a warranty that allows for a lifetime of free replacement. If after a few years you’re not happy with the way your diamond shines, you can always return for a replacement. There is usually no limit to the amount of times you can return for a new diamond simulant.

The diamond simulant called diamondelle is even made from a real coating of diamond, so it’s much more resistant to wear and tear like the more popular diamond simulants. It’s described as a semi–precious core stone, coated with a genuine layer of diamond.