What is Moissanite?

Originally, Moissanite was discovered from a fallen meteor from outside space by French scientist, Henri Moissan whose name the gemstone was named after. Moissanite is almost colorless and made from silicon carbide compound.

The Satéur™ above is difficult to distinguish from diamond with the naked eyes. More than 100,000 happy customers bear testament to this fact. Meanwhile diamond and Moissanite also look alike but they are actually very different even physically if you are observant enough.

For starters, Moissanite reflects light more and has more fire. Looking at it, you’d notice a rainbow-like brilliance to its sparkle. Diamond and Satéur™ reflects less light though.

Next, Moissanite is made from Silicon Carbide while diamond is made from carbon. In fact, the Moissanite in the market today is made in the laboratory because finding natural moissanite is difficult because it comes from meteors. Meteors don’t always fall to earth clearly.

Moissanite – Price

For diamond, price is determined by the 4C of classification- cut, color, clarity and carat. These factors determine how much a diamond is going to cost because generally, diamonds are natural occurring and therefore have more value.

On the other hand, Moissanite ring price is determined by size and carat. But beware, large moissanite gemstones are not always the best because the distinction from diamond is clearer when the stone is bigger.

Moissanite – Color

Moissanite is almost-colorless and from a distance or low lighting can look like diamond. However, while diamond is graded on a GIA color scale ranging from D to Z, Moissanites are graded by their color. When viewed under some lights, green and yellow tones have been seen in Moissanites.

As mentioned before, this distinction is more noticeable in larger stones compared so small Moissanite stones. On the other hand, diamond shines brilliantly white with no green or yellow tints even on large stones.

If you’re looking for moissanite rings online, be on the look-out for this color distinction before making a final decision on a stone of your choice. Pick smaller moissanites stones because they’re more closely similar to a diamond than large ones.

Moissanite – Brilliance

A lot of jewelry enthusiasts see moissanite brilliance as being a bit too much. This depends on preference. If you love your ring to be flashier without costing you so much, then go for a moissanite ring for sale. If you prefer diamond rings, be ready to spend more on a stone that has more value and traditional, natural beauty.

Moissanite – Clarity

When clarity is mentioned with regards to a gemstone like Moissanite or even diamond, it concerns the presence or absence of flaws or inclusions on it. Though not often visible, natural moissanite as rare as they are, on most occasions have less than 100% clarity. These small inclusions or blemishes can be clearly seen when observed under a viewing instrument.

Moissanite ring price is based on the clarity of the stone on it. The seller or manufacturer of the stone is the party that grades the moissanite stone unlike in diamond where an independent party like the GIA or AGS grades the stone. It is important to note that lab-made moissanite are actually 100% clear because of the simple fact that they’re made in the laboratory.

Moissanite – Cut

Moissaite rings for sale are available in different cuts. Whatever your choices are, you’d find princess, round, oval, cushion, pear, bezel, marquise and archisse cuts for your moissanite ring. However, the most common choice when choosing a moissanite ring is the Round cut, and the reasons for this isn’t far-fetched.

Moissanite as a diamond alternative looks best as a round brilliant cut. This design offers the highest brilliance and fire when exposed to adequate lighting. In addition to this, the color imperfection in moissanite is easy to hide when the cut is round.

Whichever cut you settle for when picking a moissanite ring online, ensure that you choose one that shields non-white color but enhances the brilliance of the stone.

Moissanite – Hardness

On the Mosh scale of hardness, Moissanite is rated 9.25 compared to diamond that has a rating of 10. In other words, Moissanite is hard but not as hard as diamond. Moissanite ring price isn’t affected by its hardness even though it’s not as hard as diamond. Hardness of a gemstone makes it durable, scratch-free and wear-resistant.

Can Moissanites Serve Same Purpose as Diamonds?

Moissanites are not diamonds as you can clearly tell at this point. However, Moissanite can serve in place of a diamond if you want something different or simply can’t afford the high cost of diamond. At the end of the day, it all depends on an individual’s preferences and budget.

In terms of brilliance and fire, diamond sparkles by bending and refracting light upwards from the lower to upper sides of its surface. Moissanite bends light differently because they have a higher refractive index, therefore they refract less white light and their dazzle isn’t as much.

If you’re looking to buy a gemstone that can deliver the same brilliance you need without the price tag, the Satéur™ stone rings

are your best bet. Below is an elegant Satéur™ Attelee ring that can match any expensive diamond and way better than a Moissanite.

If you’re planning to get an engagement ring, buying a Moissanite ring online isn’t a bad idea as long as you’ll be buying from a reputable jewelry brand. Moissanites are not diamonds in any way but they can serve as the perfect engagement ring!

To have your pick of the best diamond alternative rings, we recommend the Satéur™ Tri-pierre Ring™ and other stunning quality engagement rings from the Satéur™ brand.