Moissanite Knocking Diamond Off Its Feet

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You are familiar with diamonds, rubies, emerald, and the likes; but have you heard of moissanite? For the record, this is not a fictional gemstone. We are not talking about the likes of Vibranium. We are discussing an actual precious mineral that flushes other gemstones down the drain and even puts the jewel universal champion, diamonds, to shame in specific areas. Undoubtedly, this precious rock has gained a strong foothold in the jewel market. But what makes it special? And why are couples opting for it in place of diamonds? You are about to find out.

Moissanite – The Gem of the Season

The engagement world has a new favourite – moissanite. This gemstone gives the diamond a run for its money, or in this case, its value. What places it on par with its counterpart. First, you might have heard the popular song “shine bright like a diamond” by the famous Barbadian singer, Rihanna. But before you whip your “live in concert” vibes out, we have a better representative of that song – moissanite. This gemstone’s double-refraction properties produce a radiance that is 2.4 times more than that of the single-refraction diamond. So, on a lighter note – shine bright like moissanite.

Toughness is another area to consider when weighing both diamonds and moissanite. The former is king in this zone – no doubt. But the latter does not pale in comparison to it as well. Moissanites have a Mohs hardness scale rating of 9.5, which is .5 point away from Diamonds (10). As such, you don’t have to worry about scratches, cracks, and chips. Moissanite is durable and will serve you for a lifetime.

Are Moissanites Expensive?

In actuality, the moissanite gemstone cost a fraction of the price of a diamond, provided that they are of the same carat weight or closely similar. With a $400 budget, you could purchase a beautiful moissanite jewel right away. This factor, coupled with their properties, make it an ideal alternative to the diamond. But that’s not all; you don’t have to deal with its ethical background. Moissanites are rare occurring compounds. As a result, there is less traditional mining process; rather, lab scientists grow them in a secluded environment before they move into the jewel market.

You can purchase moissanite engagement rings off the jewellery display case without asking questions about its background. Of course, each gemstone has a unique story that endears you to it. However, diamonds tend to leave several question marks behind. What about lab-grown diamonds? you may ask. They are ethical alternatives to the traditionally mined diamonds. However, they do not come cheap.

Choosing the Perfect Moissanite Gemstone

Moissanites are available in a vast range of colours, cut, carat weights, and clarity. These factors determine their value and, in turn, the price. For a moissanite gemstone to display optimum fire, the jeweller must be precise with its cut. Additionally, the jewel’s colour ranges from colourless to yellow, depending on the colour code. Forever Brilliant® moissanite bears a striking look with the classic diamond, producing more radiance than its counterpart. But if you have a knack for colours, other moissanite colour codes will come in handy.