Asscher Moissanite Rings Around La Habra, CA

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral identified as silicon carbide, discovered in 1893 in a meteor crater in Arizona by Dr. Henry Moissan.
Several years later, in a research laboratory, scientists developed the novel method to produce silicon carbide crystals that are so pure that they rival any geniune gemstone.

It's also significantly less expensive than diamonds of comparable shapes and sizes, costing only 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is recognized as the leading of diamond alternative.

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How do moissanite and diamonds compare?

The main difference between diamonds and moissanite is how they sparkle. Moissanite has a greater refractive index than diamond. Moissanite has a refractive index of 2.65 over 2.42 for diamonds. This means it will give you more brilliance than a diamond.

You will find below a characteristic comparison table between diamonds and moissanite.

• Are moissanite rings tacky?

  Moissanite rings are far from being tacky looking. Moissanite ranks 9.50 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (when diamond ranks 10), which means a moissanite ring is highly durable and ideal for daily wear.

• Does moissanite lose its sparkle?

  Moissanite will not lose its sparkle with time. It is as strong as a diamond. Therefore it is impossible for an asscher moissanite ring to fade or fade the color over time.

• Do moissanite rings last permanently?

  Moissanite is a gorgeous gemstone that is nearly as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, like diamonds, is eternal.

• Are moissanite rings chipped easily?

  The MOH scale has a range from 0 to 10, with 10 being the hardest mineral. Moissanite has a hardness of 9.5, while diamonds have a hardness of 10. This means that moissanite is extremely durable and resistant to scratching and abrasion.