Brilliant, affordable, durable and sustainable, with more fire and brilliance than a diamond, Moissanite is one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world.
Environmentally friendly, because Moissanite is lab grown, not mined..
More Affordable
Moissanite is less expensive per carat than many other gemstones.
Durability
Moissanite is a 9.25-9.5 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, so it is suitable for everyday wear.
Perfect
Simulates a perfect diamond and even cuts glass.
Colorless
D color (completely colorless).
Flawless
IF clarity (Internally flawless).
What is Moissanite?
Moissanite is a near-colorless gemstone that’s composed of silicon carbide. First discovered in 1893 by a French scientist named Henri Moissan, who later won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, moissanite was originally found in the crater left behind by a fallen meteor.
Although they look similar at first glance, moissanite is very different from a diamond. Diamonds are made of carbon, whereas moissanites are made of pure silicon carbide — an extremely rare, naturally-occurring mineral.
The natural moissanite discovered by Moissan in 1893 is exceptionally rare, making it practically impossible to use natural moissanite for jewelry. Natural moissanite is incredibly rare, so moissanite available today is laboratory-created.
An affordable, durable, and eco-conscious alternative to a mined diamond
Because they are grown in controlled environments using advanced technology, moissanites require absolutely no mining to produce. Compared with natural gemstones, Moissanites have a smaller carbon footprint and result in less environmental impact. Fine jewelry made with moissanites is a responsible choice.
Moissanite gemstones are colorless (graded D, E, or F), of high clarity (VS1 or better), and are manufactured to an Excellent Cut. Moissanite is less susceptible to cracking and chipping than a diamond as it has greater tensile strength and is less brittle than diamond.
Selecting a Moissanite
A diamond’s price and value is dependent on its 4 C’s (Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat). These elements work together to form the beauty and brilliance of the stone.
The cut and clarity grade is similar across different qualities of moissanites. Moissanite is also available in colors equivalent to “Near Colorless” G to I range and “Colorless” D through F range. At MSBLUE, we offer Premium and Super Premium moissanites. All Moissanites and Moissanite engagement rings of MSBLUE Jewelry, which are the highest quality stones available on the market today. They are guaranteed to be DEF in color and VS2 clarity or better.
Moissanite is graded on the 4Cs just like diamonds are!
Our moissanites are colorless and all graded D-F. Diamonds are graded on a color scale of D-Z with D being colorless and Z being very yellow. There are three grades of moissanite available today: colorless (D-E-F range), near-colorless (G-H-I range) and with faint hues of color (J-K range).
All of our moissanites are manufactured to have an excellent cut. Cut grade refers to how a stone’s facets interact with light, and diamonds are graded on a scale that ranges from ideal and excellent cuts to good and poor cuts.
Our moissanites are all graded VS1 (very slightly included) or better. A stone’s clarity is the measurement of inclusions and visual blemishes in the stone. Clarity measurements range from Flawless to Included. VS1 stones are not visible to the naked eye and do not affect the clarity of the stone.
Our moissanites are available in a variety of carat weights and are much more affordable than a mined diamond. They generally cost about $100 per carat. When budget is not a concern, you are free to choose large carats based on style. Amazing, isn’t it?
More About Moissanite
- The most effective way to tell moissanite apart from a diamond is to use a loupe to look through the top, or the crown, of the jewel at an angle. You will see two slightly blurred lines that indicates a double refraction, an inherent quality of moissanite. Double refraction is easier to see in some shapes than others.
- Yes. Just like diamonds, moissanite is graded for color, clarity, cut, polish and symmetry. Our moissanites are considered top gem quality as they are colorless (D-E-F), high clarity (VS1 or better) and have excellent cut, polish and symmetry.
- Moissanite will not lose its sparkle as time passes. The clarity and color of the stone won’t change through the years. Dirt and grime are the only common elements that may inhibit a ring’s sparkle until it is cleaned. Damaging the surface of moissanite can inhibit sparkle, as it would for any gemstone.
- Moissanite is one of the toughest known gemstones which makes it perfect for an engagement ring, a piece of jewelry that is usually worn every day. Studies in high pressure research have shown that moissanite stone is highly resistant to breaking and chipping.
- No. A moissanite will retain its beauty and sparkle for a lifetime.
- Moissanite is the only gemstone that passes as a diamond on a handheld point test. If you want a stone that resembles a diamond without a high price, moissanite is a great option.
- Natural moissanite originally comes from space—created by a meteorite that fell to Earth. This makes it one of the rarest natural minerals found in nature. This scarcity makes moissanite an especially precious stone, even though it can now be made in a laboratory.
- You may clean your moissanite gemstones and jewelry just as you would clean diamond fine jewelry such as using an ultrasonic or steamer. We suggest cleaning your jewelry with a soft bristle toothbrush and non-abrasive, mild soap. Simply brush your jewelry until clean like you brush your teeth and then air dry. For jewelry with substantial residue build up, repeat the cleaning process two to three times.
