Moissanite vs Diamond Grillz: What's the Difference?
Short answer: moissanite gives you more sparkle for a lot less money; diamonds (natural or lab-grown) are the hardest stone and hold their value best. Both look incredible set in a grill — it comes down to budget and what you care about most.
What is moissanite?
Moissanite is a lab-created stone that’s nearly as hard as diamond (9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale vs diamond’s 10) and actually throws more colorful fire because it bends light more. It costs a fraction of what a diamond does, which makes it the go-to for a fully iced-out set without the diamond price tag. Browse Moissanite Gold Grillz.
What about diamond grillz?
You have two diamond options:
- Natural diamonds — mined, the classic choice, the hardest stone there is, and they hold resale value.
- Lab-grown diamonds — chemically identical to mined diamonds and just as durable, at a lower price. See Lab Diamond Gold Grillz.
Side by side
- Sparkle: moissanite has more fire (rainbow flashes); diamonds have a brighter white brilliance.
- Hardness: diamond is the hardest (10); moissanite is close behind (9.25). Both easily handle daily wear.
- Price: moissanite is the most budget-friendly; lab diamonds cost less than natural; natural diamonds are the top end.
- Value: natural diamonds hold resale value best.
Which should you get?
Want maximum ice for your money? Go moissanite. Want the ultimate piece or long-term value? Go diamond — lab for a better price, natural for the classic. Many customers do a fully iced moissanite set and save diamonds for a smaller accent piece. Not sure which metal to set them in? See 10K vs 14K gold grillz.
Get iced out
Compare every style in our Grillz Styles Guide, then start your custom order or book a virtual appointment.