Are Russian Brilliants as hard as a real diamond?
Many people don’t realize that if you are overly rough with a natural diamond you can damage it. That being said, a natural diamond set in a ring or other jewelry will not show the signs of normal daily wear over time such as minor abrasions or scratches. Anything that’s not a diamond, whether it’s a sapphire, ruby, emerald, blue topaz, amethyst, or any semi-precious or simulated diamond material, will be susceptible to some scratching, chipping or minor abrasions over time as a result of daily wear. It all depends on your lifestyle and what you do with your hands throughout the day.
