A More Thoughtful
Approach to Water

No. Lab-created moissanite still requires manufacturing, and manufacturing uses resources. The key distinction is that the gemstone itself does not need to be extracted through a traditional gemstone mining operation.

Water use can vary considerably depending on location, extraction method, production system, recycling practices and what an environmental study includes. We therefore avoid presenting a broad industry estimate as though it were a measured STDIAM product-specific figure.

Mining and mineral processing can involve surface water, groundwater and process water for washing, processing, dust management and other site activities. The relationship with local water systems varies by geography, geology and the way each operation is managed.

No two mining operations are exactly alike. Ore type, climate, geography, processing methods, water recycling systems and reporting boundaries can all influence the amount of water associated with an operation. This is why environmental figures are most useful when their methodology and context are clearly explained.

Yes. STDIAM moissanite is created in a laboratory rather than extracted as a gemstone from the earth. Creating and setting jewelry still involves energy, materials and manufacturing resources, however, so we do not describe lab-created jewelry as impact-free.

Look for context behind the numbers. Water use can depend on geography, extraction methods, production systems and exactly what a study measures. Broad industry estimates should not automatically be treated as product-specific or brand-specific environmental data.