Moissanite is a gemstone that was first discovered in 1893 by the French scientist Henri Moissan. Moissanite is engineered to give the illusion of similarity to diamonds as it disperses light very well and is actually more brilliant, but it is visually and compositionally different from a real diamond. Moissanite in nature is extremely rare, so much so that all moissanite on the market is lab-created.
What is Moissanite?
Moissanite is a form of silicon carbide that is relatively rare in nature. This material has hardness graded 9.5 on the Mohs Scale. Moissanite can have needle-like inclusions that can be seen under 10x magnification. They are not visible to the naked eye and do not affect the clarity of the stone.
The Growing Popularity of Moissanite Engagement Ring-
In the vast world of wedding jewelry, Moissanite engagement rings are quickly becoming hot-favorite along with the
cubic zirconia stones. Moissanite has been marketed as a low-cost option for a diamond engagement ring due to its appearance and diamond-like properties in clarity & hardness. Moissanite is more brilliant and sparkly than a diamond with similar clarity, color, and cut. In addition, moissanite has the so-called “double refraction” property. With a nearly flawless clarity and crystal clear color, Moissanite often causes buyers to do a double-take, especially when rings showcasing a Moissanite centerpiece are a fraction of the price of diamond engagement rings.
Final Thoughts-
Synthetic Moissanite has a variable coloration: grey, green, yellow, brown and therefore, it is often not easy to determine the gradation of color with master stones used for diamonds. If you the sparkle of a diamond but want a more affordable gem, Moissanite is a fantastic choice. This lab-created gemstone graces engagement rings, wedding bands and bridal sets of all metals and styles.
