Will Moissanite Test as a Diamond?

Moissanite is a manmade stone that looks like diamond. Its significance is that it tests as 'diamond' on standard diamond testers. Therefore, if you have a standard diamond tester, you will also need a Moissanite tester (though it's far simpler to get a 'Multi' tester that tests for both).

Does moissanite test positive on a diamond tester?

A diamond tester will only test positive for diamond and moissanite. Synthetic moissanite has been used as a gemstone only since the 1990s, so if your piece is from an earlier era, it's definitely a diamond if it passes this test!

Can I pass off my moissanite as a diamond?

Moissanite rings do not look fake. Many moissanite rings can be passed off as a diamond, even though the two stones are different. ... While a professional will be able to tell the ring is moissanite rather than a diamond, it is easy to pass this kind of stone off as a diamond in your ring.