Key Facts of Moissanite

Many ladies cannot resist the charm of diamonds, but due to their high prices, diamonds are generally only used for engagement rings and a few other jewelry items. For daily wear jewelry, many people seek similar alternatives to diamonds, and in recent years, nothing has been hotter than Moissanite. Here, we introduce you to this fascinating gemstone.

1. Origin & Trend of Moissanite

2. Characteristics of Moissanite

3. Moissanite V.S. Diamonds

1. Origin & Trend of Moissanite

In 1893, French scientist Henri Moissan discovered a new mineral while examining a meteorite crater in Arizona. Initially, he mistook it for diamond due to its brightness and hardness. After examination, it was revealed it was composed of carbon and silicon. He was excited about the discovery and dedicated the rest of his career to studying this mineral, which was later named "Moissanite" after the scientist.

In the 1990s, Charles & Colvard developed a method for large-scale production of gem-grade moissanite and obtained a 20-year patent in 1995. During this period, only one company could offer moissanite jewelry, and its scarcity made it expensive. After the patent expiry in 2015, many jewelry manufacturers began producing moissanite, and the increase in supply lowers its price. Since then, more people have begun to explore and purchase moissanite.

2. Characteristics of Moissanite

• Appearance: Indistinguishable from diamonds to the naked eye (the most authoritative diamond organization GIA has rated moissanite as the best diamond simulant).
  

• Brilliance: Refractive index of up to 2.69, which is higher than diamonds' 2.42, making it the most sparkling gemstone in the world.
  

• Fire: Exceptionally high level of dispersion, giving it more enchanting fire than diamonds and other gemstones.

• Clarity: Often of an extremely high level of clarity with minimal inclusions, appearing bright white and flawless.

• Hardness: Harder than rubies, making it highly durable and resistant to scratches. Suitable for everyday wear.

• Attractive pricing: Priced as low as 2% of diamonds.

• Sustainability: Natural moissanite only exists in few meteorites and is too small to be used in jewelry applications. Therefore, almost all moissanite on the market is lab-grown, which is much more environmentally friendly and safer than large-scale mining of diamonds.

3. Moissanite V.S. Diamonds

Are diamonds always better than moissanite? Not exactly! The following are the comparison of main characteristics and prices between moissanite and diamonds.

Which to buy? Moissanite or Diamond?

• If you are looking for the ultimate sparkle, great bargains, and care about environmental conservation:
  Moissanite is a perfect fit for you! Moissanite's refractive index is the top 1 among all gemstones, and it has a unique and stunning rainbow-colored dispersion, which sparkles incredibly in the sunlight.
  

• If you value rarity, traditional significance, and have a sufficient budget:
  Natural diamonds are more likely to meet your needs! Diamonds are formed under extremely high temperatures and pressures deep underground over hundreds of millions of years, making them very precious.

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