Lab-created does not mean water-free. Water may be used at different stages of gemstone and jewelry production, including cooling, cutting, polishing and cleaning. The amount depends on the equipment, processes and facilities involved.

We do not currently provide a verified water-saving figure per stone or per order. A reliable comparison would require production-specific information and a consistent method covering the same stages for both gemstones. What we can clearly explain is that our moissanite is laboratory-grown rather than extracted as a gemstone from the earth.

Water can be involved in washing and separating material, controlling dust and supporting site operations. Its relationship with nearby rivers, groundwater and ecosystems depends on local conditions and how the operation manages water withdrawal, reuse and discharge.

Mining methods, geology, climate, water-recycling systems and the type of deposit all affect water requirements. Estimates can also measure different things - for example, total water withdrawn versus water consumed. These differences matter when comparing figures.

Our moissanite is grown in a laboratory, so the gemstone itself is not mined. That does not mean every material in the finished piece has the same origin. Metals and other manufacturing inputs have their own supply chains, which should be considered separately.

Look for a named source, a date and a clear explanation of what the figure covers. A useful comparison should identify the production stages measured and distinguish between water withdrawn, consumed and recycled. Product-specific evidence is more informative than an unexplained claim that applies one figure to every gemstone.