FAQ2024-10-04T08:59:26-07:00

Below are some of the most common questions people like you have about Matt Meis jewelry. If you don’t find your answer, please contact us.

Will the color ever fade?2024-07-24T10:16:55-07:00

Russian Brilliants are guaranteed never to fade or discolor internally. Some other simulants have internal microscopic pinpoint inclusions that implode when exposed to sunlight, leaving the stone looking cloudy and discolored. Our stones are completely stable in sunlight so you’ll never have this problem. Guaranteed.

Will Russian Brilliants cut glass?2024-07-24T10:17:23-07:00

Don’t be fooled by this old sales pitch. Almost all gemstones common in fine jewelry will cut glass. Why? Diamond is a 10 on the mohs hardness scale. Glass has a mohs hardness of only 6.5. Since most gemstones used in jewelry (i.e., sapphire, ruby, topaz, quartz, citrine, amethyst) have a hardness above 6.5 they will all cut glass. And yes, almost all simulated diamonds including Russian Brilliants will cut glass.

Will other people believe your Russian Brilliants is a mined diamond?2024-07-24T10:17:45-07:00

We have heard many stories from our customers about showing their rings to another jeweler who was impressed with the quality of their “diamond”, and we work with many expert jewelers who recommend Russian Brilliants to their customers.

What forms of payment do you accept?2024-07-24T10:14:40-07:00

We accept all major credit cards for both online purchases and phone orders. For your convenience we also accept PayPal. You may also pay by check or bank wire transfer if you prefer.

Does Matt Meis offer other fine jewelry services?2024-07-24T10:14:23-07:00

We offer stone setting, sizing, repair, cleaning and polishing services for any of your fine jewelry. We also offer watch repair. All expertly done and at competitive prices.

Do you guarantee your simulated diamonds?2024-07-24T10:17:59-07:00

Our simulated diamond comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Visit our Warrantee page for more details

Can we visit your store?2024-07-24T10:15:12-07:00
We are an online company and do not have a traditional retail store or showroom. Please call our Customer Service Department and we’ll be happy to assist you with your fine jewelry needs.
LOCAL: (858) 564-9480
TOLL FREE: (800) 322-0995
Are Russian Brilliants Really a Diamond?2024-07-24T10:15:42-07:00

Russian Brilliants® is a laboratory-grown stone that is classified as a diamond simulant. A simulated diamond simulates or imitates the appearance of a mined diamond, but does not duplicate the characteristic chemical and physical properties of the natural gemstone. While Russian Brilliants® simulated diamonds do an excellent job of duplicating the appearance of a mined diamond, they are not the same thing as a mined diamond.

Are Russian Brilliants as hard as a mined diamond?2024-07-24T10:16:37-07:00

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. Russian Brilliants simulated diamonds come with a lifetime warranty that covers damage of any kind, for any reason.