Ethically crafted Moissanite-diamond gemstones in your choice of setting style.

Diamond Vs. Moissanite

If you’re exploring alternatives to natural diamonds, lab-created moissanite is a captivating option. Known for its brilliant sparkle and fire, moissanite offers a stunning and durable choice for engagement rings and fine jewelry. Here’s an in-depth look at how moissanite compares to diamonds.

Moissanite is a remarkable gemstone, offering dazzling brilliance and exceptional durability at a more affordable price than natural diamonds. Composed of crystalline silicon carbide, moissanite was discovered by Henri Moissan in the late 19th century. Due to its rarity in nature, moissanite is primarily lab-created.

Moissanite displays a mesmerizing rainbow flash when exposed to natural light, making it a striking alternative to traditional diamonds. Its unique optical properties ensure that moissanite maintains its brilliance and sparkle, making it an excellent choice for engagement rings, earrings, and pendants. Its enduring shine makes moissanite a perfect candidate for heirloom-quality jewelry.

Key Differences Between Moissanite and Diamonds

While both moissanite and natural diamonds are cherished for their beauty and durability, they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Here’s a comparison of these two popular gemstones:

Durability

• The Mohs Scale of Hardness measures a gemstone's resistance to scratching. Natural diamonds are rated 10, the highest score, indicating exceptional hardness. Moissanite scores 9.25, slightly lower but still highly durable. Both gemstones are suitable for daily wear, offering long-lasting performance.

Brilliance

• Moissanite has a unique faceting pattern that produces fiery, rainbow-like flashes. With a refractive index between 2.65 and 2.69, moissanite’s brilliance exceeds that of natural diamonds. However, diamonds reflect light through complex interactions of brilliance, scintillation, and dispersion, which creates their distinctive sparkle and fire.
  

Color

• Natural diamonds are graded on an international scale from D (colorless) to Z (faint yellow or brown). Moissanite, while not graded on the same scale, can range from colorless to near-colorless or show subtle hues of gray or yellow. Larger moissanite stones may exhibit more noticeable color variations.  We offer moissanite in near-colorless to colorless ranges for optimal visual appeal.
  

Price

• The cost of diamonds is influenced by the 4Cs: cut, clarity, color, and carat weight. Lab-created moissanite is priced based on size, color, and clarity. Typically, moissanite costs about four to five times less than a natural diamond of comparable size and quality, making it a popular choice for those seeking affordable yet stunning jewelry.
  

Sourcing

• Natural diamonds are formed over billions of years under extreme pressure and temperature conditions deep within the Earth. They are mined and evaluated through the Kimberley Process to ensure ethical sourcing. Moissanite, composed of silicon carbide, is created in lab environments, eliminating the need for mining. This makes moissanite an appealing choice for those looking for sustainable and ethically sourced gemstones. Lab-grown diamonds, another popular lab-created option, offer the same fire and brilliance as natural diamonds.

FAQ
Q: Is Moissanite a Real Diamond?

Moissanite is a real gemstone but not a diamond. It is composed of silicon carbide and has different properties from natural diamonds. However, moissanite is a genuine, high-quality gem with exceptional brilliance and durability.

Q: Is Moissanite a Good Investment?

While moissanite is not typically viewed as an investment in the same way as natural diamonds, it offers great value for those seeking beautiful, durable, and affordable gemstones. Its price advantage allows for larger or higher-quality stones within a given budget.

Q: What Are the Advantages of Choosing Moissanite Over Diamonds?

Choosing moissanite offers several advantages, including lower cost, ethical sourcing, and exceptional brilliance. Moissanite is also highly durable, making it suitable for daily wear. Additionally, lab-created moissanite avoids the environmental and ethical concerns associated with diamond mining.

Specifications

Fully certified Moissanite diamond.

Moissanite-Diamond details:

• Measurements:
  Length: 8.40mm
  Width: 5.84mm
  Depth: 3.60mm
  - Cut: Oval Brilliant
  - Color: D
  - Clarify: VVS2
  - Polish: Excellent
  - Symmetry: Excellent
  - Fluorescence: None
  - IGI Certificate : LG569390006