In these days many people were asking about the alternatives of diamond for engagement rings. Moreover, there were a plethora of viewers who were interested in the distinction between white sapphire vs diamond.

First, White Sapphire

Sapphires exist in many colours like blue, pink, yellow, purple, green, orange, black and colourless (white). 

Belonging to the family of corundum, white sapphires are characteristically comprised of aluminium oxide. There are some jewellers who market white sapphire as an alternative to diamonds due to their colourless appearances and also take advantage of their lower prices.

Next Up, Diamond

Diamond is the hardest material which is made of carbon. The hardness of the diamond is due to the covalent bonds which lie between its atoms and crystalline structure. 

Due to the light refractive properties and superb hardness, one can polish diamonds to extreme lustre and precision. Due to this, diamonds have better sparkle as compared to other minerals.

Comparison of White Sapphire vs Diamond Ring

It is recommended to compare the gemstones for cut quality and light performance, the best way is to view both gemstones under different lighting conditions. In viewing both the gemstones under neutral fluorescent lighting, the brightness and contrast patterning could be assessed.

In terms of durability

Diamond as compared to white sapphire is less prone to getting scratches on its surface.

Sapphires are composed of the corundum which is the second hardest substance.

The hardness of any substance can be measured in Mohs. Amazingly, sapphire score 400 points on the Mohs scale whereas the score of the diamonds is 1500 points.

It means that a sapphire gemstone needs more constant care as compared to a diamond does. You need to repolish your sapphire gemstone by time to time.