What is Moissanite?

CLARITY, CUT AND BRILLIANCE OF MMOISSANITE

The most obvious difference between moissanite and diamonds is their brilliance. Moissanite, which has similar cuts and shapes to diamonds has a high dispersion value, which creates a colorful rainbow-like effect when rotated. Diamonds reflect white light without the rainbow effect. Moissanite has inclusions like diamonds do.

COLOR OF MOISSANITE

When it comes to color, Moissanite used to have a yellowish or greenish tint, but manufacturers have improved the creation process, resulting in high-quality, colorless Moissanite. It is graded on a scale similar to diamonds.

CARAT WEIGHT OF MOISSANITE

For diamonds, carat weight refers to how heavy the stone is. However, moissanite is less dense than diamond which makes the two stones difficult to compare by weight. Due to the density difference, a moissanite’s “carat weight” is denoted by the stone’s size in millimeters. For example, a one-carat diamond is comparable to a 6.5mm moissanite.

Did you know that moissanite has a distinctive sparkle that can be enhanced through cutting? Depending on how it's cut, it can resemble a diamond or showcase its dazzling rainbow fire. Opting for a brilliant cut can bring out the most sparkle, just like with diamonds. However, since moissanite is naturally quite shiny, a brilliant cut can accentuate its unique fire and make it less diamond-like in appearance.

Moissanite is a versatile gemstone that can be used in both modern and classic ring designs. Their wide range of colors make them a great match with your preferred metal color. The result is a stunning and unique engagement ring.

Moissanite is incredibly durable and rank 9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, just below diamonds. Because of this, moissanite is perfect for daily wear and can last a lifetime. Cubic zirconia is an 8.5, which isn't quite as good.

The most sparkling of the two is moissanite. Despite being labeled 'colourless', moissanite always has a hint of gray or yellow, which makes it easier to distinguish. When moissanite sparkles, it resembles a disco ball. On the other hand, cubic zirconia is purposely designed to be completely colorless.

Most people cannot tell the difference between moissanite and diamonds. Moissanite is naturally quite shiny, but a brilliant cut can accentuate its unique fire and make it less diamond-like in appearance.