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    FAQs About Moissanite

    Nerd VoicesBy Nerd VoicesMarch 4, 20224 Mins Read
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    1. What Does 1 Carat Moissanite Cost?

    Moissanite is a gemstone believed to have originated from the stars. A scientist called Henri Moissan who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was the one who initially discovered it back in 1893. The crystals were silicon carbide. 1 carat of Moissanite costs about 1500 INR. Moissanite is a hard stone, which means that it can be cut into shapes that other softer gemstones cannot. It is resistant to both scratches and breakage.

    2. Are the Moissanites You Sell Certified?

    Moissaniteco.com sells certified Moissanite. We have Moissanites that have been analyzed and graded by a third-party gemological laboratory.

    3. Does Moissanite Cost More Than Diamond?

    Moissanite is considerably cheaper than diamond. Simply put, you can purchase a bigger stone for less. It is also considerably less valuable, but both Moissanite and diamond have very related properties. Moissanite is also eco-friendlier, if you prefer an affordable alternative to diamond.

    While it is similar to diamond and a distinct gem, crystallized silicon carbide (Moissanite) has characteristics that distinguish it from diamond. Its unique faceted pattern creates a rainbow effect. The rainbow effect intensifies with the increase in stone size, which provides moissanite engagement rings a brilliance and fire that could be adored by many buyers.

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    4. Is Moissanite a Lab-Grown Diamond?

    Natural Moissanite is mined from the Earth and has geological origin. Lab-grown Moissanite, on the other hand, isn’t a diamond but rather a unique gemstone whose brilliance and fire are considered superior to that of diamond. Moissanite is of both types, manmade and artificial.  Lab-grown Moissanite has a man-made origin.

    Lab-grown Moissanite is essentially silicon carbide formed as a single crystal. It can be found either as colorless or with limited green and yellow tints. Scientists made it using the patented thermal growing procedure that’s hard to replicate and is actually only done by just one company in the world.

    Lab-grown Moissanite is the preferred option for many people since it is more durable, inexpensive, and more sparkly compared to a natural diamond. The product is a unique lab-grown gemstone with properties you typically expect in fine jewelry.

    The properties of Moissanite exhibit more fire and brilliance than any other gemstone. Due to this reason, it can be difficult for the naked eye to distinguish between a Moissanite and diamond. You will require either a microscope or powerful loupe to do so, and it might still be hard for the untrained eye to tell them apart.

    5. Is It Worth it to Buy Moissanite?

    Moissanite is more brilliant than diamond. Brilliance refers to the ability of a stone to reflect white light; it is a good measure of how much jewelry will sparkle. Moissanite’s brilliance is higher than that of diamonds due to its refractive index.

    Moissanite has exceptional brilliance and durability. The durable nature and visual impact make it a valuable alternative to both lab-grown and natural diamonds. Don’t confuse Moissanite with either man-made or natural diamonds since it is made from silicon carbide, which is a different element.

    People also compare Moissanite with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds in terms of brilliance, hardness, and fire. The size of the gemstone will always affect its overall value; it is also true for natural and man-made diamonds. 

    You can easily pass off your moissanite ring as a diamond ring, even though the two stones are different. While a professional can differentiate between a diamond and Moissanite, you can easily pass off this type of stone as a diamond in the ring.

    6. How Is Moissanite Made?

    Scientists that create Moissanite in the lab invest decades researching and developing an innovative process for creating brilliant and unique gems. The creation process is lengthy, complicated, and expensive, which translates to limited output for each gem. It takes about 2 to 3 months to create a single gem.

    Natural Moissanite is incredibly rare, so the man-made variety is the only readily available option. After years of trial and error, the particles that Moissan found were synthesized successfully to create what’s now one of the most scintillating gemstones in the world. Our jewelry is made with utmost concern for craftsmanship and quality.

    7. Is Moissanite a Real Stone?

    Moissanite is a naturally-occurring gemstone with several crystalline polymorphs. SiC is the chemical for this stone and is a rare mineral discovered by Henri Moissan, a French chemist. Moissanites are natural and rarer than diamonds, which is why you will only find lab-grown Moissanite in all jewelry.

    In terms of hardness, Moissanite has a rating of 9.2 on the Mohs scale, while diamond has a rating of 10 and sapphire a rating of 10. Simply put, Moissanite is heavily hard and scratch resistant.

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