I spent $2,400 on diamond stud earrings three years ago. After buying Fitiny moissanite studs at $265, I compared them under natural light, LED, and candlelight for two weeks. The moissanite studs won every test.
**The reasons I switched:** - Fire index is higher in moissanite than diamond - Lab origin means provenance is certain and conflict-free - Price difference covers a round-trip flight to Japan - The resale myth: fine jewelry rarely appreciates anyway
