What is Moissanite
Moissanite is an incredibly rare mineral discovered within a meteors crater by French scientist Dr. Henri Moissan in 1893. Over time, the particles have been synthesized to produce one of the most scintillating gemstones.
Why Choose Moissanite
Moissanite was initially mistaken for a diamond because of its similarities. However, further research would show that Moissanite has measurably more luster, brilliance, and fire. Not to mention, value!
Benefits of Moissanite
Value
Timeless
Sustainable
Advantages of Moissanite
PRICE
A Diamond is graded based on the 4C’s: Clarity, Carat, Cut, and Color. However, the value of Moissanite is solely in its size and color, making it about 20% the cost of a diamond the same size and quality.
SHAPE
You can cut Moissanite into any shape, such as Round, Oval, Emerald, Pear, Heart, Cushion, Asscher, Princess, Radiant, Octagon, Marquise, Lozenge, Baguette, Tapered Baguette, Trilliant, and more.
DURABILITY
Moissanite gemstones are a 9.25 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, so they are suitable for daily wear and can stand up to scratching, chipping, breaking, and abrasion, similar to diamonds, which grade as 10.
BRILLIANCE
Moissanite has an incredible brilliance and faceting pattern that shimmers and sparkles in every light. Its refractive index of 2.65 – 2.69 is higher than a natural diamond which lends to its brighter shine.
