What Is A Moissanite Diamond Ring

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What is a moissanite diamond ring. Although it s made to seem like diamonds moissanite varies from diamond in both composition and in appearance. Is moissanite a diamond. It has nearly double the fire and brilliance of a diamond which is what makes them beautiful but it also makes them easy to tell apart from a diamond side by side. While it may look like a diamond a moissanite and a diamond are very different in almost every aspect.

As such the moissanite sold today is produced by laboratories. Lab created diamonds are physically optically and chemically indistinguishable from natural diamonds while moissanite is composed of silicon carbide and compositionally and visually quite different from a real diamond. Moissanite scores 9 25 on the mohs scale of hardness. Complimentary diamond necklace with purchase over 1 000.

Many people often ask this question from jewelers requesting for a moissanite diamond for their jewelry. Moissanite is not a diamond. Thanks for your interest. The natural moissanite discovered by moissan in 1893 is exceptionally rare making it practically impossible to use natural moissanite for jewelry.

One of my favorite options is moissanite moissanite originally discovered in 1893 in a meteor crater is a very rare gem. A moissanite of similar appearance and size can cost up to 90 less than a diamond with a 1 carat moissanite only setting you back about 400. Our jewelry specialists would be happy to explain the differences in more detail at 800 691 0952. Moissanite jewelry is not limited to specific styles so when considering moissanite vs.

Moissanite has properties very close to diamonds. Moissanite is a beautiful stone in it s own right but most people want a diamond engagement ring and moissanite does not look much like a diamond. That makes it the hardest gemstone used in jewelry next to diamonds which is a 10. Whether you want modern designs traditional or vintage looks charles colvard created moissanite comes in all of the same cuts settings and configurations in which diamonds.

Diamonds you will still have a huge array of luxury designs to choose from. Is moissanite as good as a diamond. Sparkle wise moissanite has an even higher refractive index than diamonds so it s even sparklier than a diamond. Check out our article that compares moissanite and diamond side.

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