What Is Moissanite?

What Is Moissanite? Moissanite was first discovered while looking at rock samples from a meteor crater in 1893. The man who discovered it was a French chemist named Henri Moissan.

Moissanite was promptly named after Moissan himself. At first, he thought the stones were diamonds due to their similarity. After some testing, he found that the crystals were silicon carbide. This beautiful discovery from a meteorite is why people say moissanite was born from the stars. However, it turns out moissanite isn't just out among the cosmos; it is also found inside certain rocks on Earth. Discoveries showed that it very, very rarely occurs naturally, more rarely than diamonds.

In fact, it was questioned as late as 1986 whether it actually occurred in nature or not. Not only is it amazing to own a gem that most likely came from outer space, but it originated outside our solar system. Recent studies of moissanite have shown anomalous isotopic ratios of carbon and silicon; 99% of these grains originate around asymptotic giant branch stars (cool luminous stars late in their life). Because of this, when many see moissanite, they know the essence and beauty of a dying star far away, captured in a stone. The love for moissanite jewelry started in 1998 when it was regarded as the best diamond alternative. People loved the fact that it was affordable, ethically mined, and just as beautiful as traditional diamonds. Some say it's even more brilliant than conventional diamonds. It is because moissanite scores higher on the refractive index, meaning more of the "sparkle effect." Moissanite is also a 9.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, with a diamond being a 10.

So, in the end, you have to ask yourself, would you instead buy from a monopoly that way overcharges you because they think they can get away with it? Or would you instead buy a gem born from the stars that are incredibly hard/durable, has a more brilliant effect in the light, is ethically mined, and is at a price that isn't ripping you off? Our store is on a mission to bring people affordable moissanite rings and jewelry to help you, ourselves, and the world.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the differences in terms of durability between Moissanite and Diamond?

Moissanite and diamond are among the hardest gemstones available, making them highly resilient against scratching and wear-and-tear damage. Diamond rates 10 on Mohs' scale of hardness, while moissanite comes close behind with 9.25 on Earth. Both stones provide superior scratch protection that's great for daily wear.

2. Which gemstone shines brighter: Moissanite or Diamonds?

Moissanite and diamond both possess high refractive index values that contribute to their brilliance; however, moissanite stands out by having even higher refractive index values, creating even greater sparkle! Furthermore, its fiery rainbow flash makes moissanite easily distinguishable from diamonds.

3. Are Moissanite and Diamond available as colorless varieties?

Moissanite and diamond can both be found in their purest state—colorless—though depending on their quality, they may exhibit slight cloudiness, yellowish tones, or gray hues. Diamonds tend to reach greater clarity levels, while moissanite still provides visually appealing alternatives in both appearance and clarity levels.

4. What ethical considerations must I keep in mind when purchasing Moissanite and Diamond jewelry?

Moissanite is produced through laboratory processes that do not involve mining and eliminate ethical concerns related to so-called "blood diamonds." Natural diamonds often involve lengthy mining operations with inherent ethical implications; in contrast, moissanite offers an eco-friendly alternative that is responsibly sourced.

5. What are the costs and price differences between moissanite and diamond?

Moissanite jewelry tends to be less costly than its diamond equivalents of comparable size and quality, though some companies may mark up prices accordingly. Our store provides Moissanite pieces at competitive rates without excessive markups.

6. Should I invest in Moissanite or Diamond jewelry?

Moissanite or diamonds? That depends entirely on personal choice and values; diamonds appeal more strongly to traditional values with higher pricing structures, while moissanite offers better ethical, brilliant, and cost-conscious solutions.

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