Moissanite
Moissanite is the name of a type of mineral synthesized in a laboratory from silicon carbide. Its natural occurrence is extremely rare and can only be found in the upper mantle and meteorites. Discoveries have shown that moissanite naturally appears in inclusions in diamonds, xenoliths, kimberlites, and lamproites.
Discovered over 120 years ago, moissanite gemstones are not just silicon carbide. Nowadays, due to its rarity, moissanite is grown in a laboratory with minimal environmental impact. Because of its durability, moissanite can be found in various cuts, offering jewelry designers a wide range of choices for moissanite engagement rings and other jewelry styles.
Durability
On the Mohs scale, moissanite gemstones have a hardness of 9.25, making them suitable for everyday jewelry wear.
Brilliance
Moissanite exhibits a different kind of brilliance compared to diamonds because of their different faceting styles. Moissanite has a refractive index ranging from 2.65 to 2.69, higher than that of natural diamonds. Some people appreciate the fiery rainbow flashes emitted by moissanite, while others feel that its high brilliance can create a "disco ball" effect, especially in sunlight. The larger the moissanite, the more noticeable the difference.
Color
Although moissanite is labeled as "colorless," they can still exhibit yellow or gray hues under certain lighting conditions. Again, the larger the moissanite, the more noticeable the color.
If you're looking for jewelry, either for yourself or to gift to loved ones, jewelry featuring moissanite gemstones is an excellent choice. You can often purchase them at significant cost savings comp