Diamonds being very high-value astrological stones become expensive to shop for. The carat, colour, clarity and cut and few properties that determine the purity, price and quality of a diamond or heera. This being said, not everyone can afford the high-priced diamond for astrological or jewellery reasons. 

Fortunately, there are many diamond substitutes and alternatives that can be bought at a much lower price and look like a diamond in appearance. Let’s have a look at a few diamond look-alikes.  

White Topaz

If you’re looking for something like diamond but not at an exorbitant price, the white topaz can be the best deal for you. Topaz offers a cool grey-white sparkle and scores 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, which means it’s quite softer than other diamond alternatives like cubic zirconia and can acquire scratches over time. They have a glassy appearance but look milky if there are impurities. 

White Sapphire

White Sapphire can be your best pick as it replicates the beauty of diamonds like no other. They are a colourless variety that are also durable and budget-friendly. Scoring 9 on the Mohs scale, they are as hard as diamonds to stand the test of time and are better options than white topaz and cubic zirconia. Their durability makes them a great option for engagement rings and other jewellery designs. Some white sapphires may appear cloudy or milky white with impurities and that’s why it is important to search for a colourless & pure white certified gemstone online or offline.

Opal

Opals are clearer and recommended by renowned astrologers as diamond alternatives. Scoring between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale, opals aren't in the same range as diamonds in terms of hardness but they score well for its spectacular display of colours that make them uniquely brilliant. However, this diamond substitute is prone to scratching and chipping and is not advised to be worn on a regular basis, like we use diamonds. Natural Opal or doodhiya paththar are a good quality stone and a budget option against the high-priced diamonds.

Natural Zircon

Cubic Zirconia is lab-grown zirconium dioxide that is quite popular for modern jewellery. Visually similar to diamonds, it is known as the second-best diamond alternative. It was first discovered by two German mineralogists, Chudoba and von Staclzelberg in 1937. At 8.5 on the Mohs scale, they are hard but not as durable as diamonds. If not looked after, they can develop scratches and chipping. 

Since Cubic Zirconia gems are purely man-made, they are visually stunning but D-rated in terms of being a quality substitute. In terms of the price, these colourless stones are possibly the most affordable alternatives.

These are few of the fine gems that come close to ultra-expensive diamonds and are sustainable options for astrological and jewellery. For real diamonds, bright shiny stones and precious and semi-precious gems; you can visit brahmagems.com. You can buy natural gemstones online or offline at BrahmaGems that helps its buyers with all important considerations and recommendations.