Material | High-end jewelry, cost-sensitive designs | Industry Standard: Natural gemstones (e.g., quartz) Our Base: Synthetic glass (95% transparency, ISO 13611) Our Advanced: Enhanced synthetic glass (98% transparency▲) | ▲ Advanced offers near-natural clarity. Base/Advanced are 30% cheaper than natural gems. | Perceived lower value than natural stones. |
Color Options | Fashion jewelry, personalized pieces | Industry Standard: Limited natural hues Our Base: 3 colors (yellow, blue, white) Our Advanced: 5+ colors via dyeing▲ (ASTM C150) | ▲ Advanced enables bold, trendy colors. Base offers core palette for versatility. | Advanced dyes may fade with prolonged UV exposure. |
Shape | Intricate designs, raw aesthetics | Industry Standard: Polished cuts Our Base: Uncut, raw shapes Our Advanced: Faceted polish▲ (ISO 5457) | Base suits rustic styles; ▲ Advanced offers premium polished cuts for luxury looks. | Base lacks refined finish; Advanced requires specialized tooling. |
Optical Effects | Statement jewelry, attention-grabbing pieces | Industry Standard: Basic star effects Our Base: Cat’s eye (chatoyancy) Our Advanced: Cat’s eye + color change▲ (ASTM C150) | ▲ Advanced combines two effects for dynamic visuals. Base cat’s eye mimics natural gemstone allure. | Advanced effects may reduce durability. |
Treatments | Durability-focused applications | Industry Standard: Basic polishing Our Base: Polished surface Our Advanced: UV-resistant coating + scratch-proof layer▲ | ▲ Advanced resists fading/scratching (ISO 14644). Base meets standard durability. | Advanced treatments add 20% to production cost. |
Size Range | Custom jewelry, niche markets | Industry Standard: Limited sizes Our Base: 5–20mm (standard) Our Advanced: 3–30mm custom sizes▲ (ISO 9001) | ▲ Advanced caters to bespoke designs. Base suits mass-produced items. | Base may not fit niche size requirements. |