What is the name of a fake diamond?

Trained gemologists with appropriate equipment are able to distinguish natural and synthetic diamonds from all diamond simulants, primarily by visual inspection. The most common diamond simulants are high-leaded glass (i.e., rhinestones) and cubic zirconia (CZ), both artificial materials. read more

Fake diamonds are also known as diamond simulants, simulated diamonds, faux diamonds, and diamond imitations. Cubic Zirconia Cubic zirconia is a synthetic substance and is one of the most popular diamond substitutes. read more

But this is not the case with fake diamonds. Better words are imitation or synthetic, since many of the so-called fake diamonds are made from other stones or gems or are man made. These are still high quality and appear much like real diamonds. read more

Moissanite is/ was the name of the fake diamond at JC Pennys. The fake diamond outshines most real diamonds . read more