Cushion Moissanite Rings Around Cherry Hill, NJ

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral called 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 with such purity that they rival any natural gemstone.

It's also considerably more affordable than diamonds of identical shapes and sizes, costing just 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is considered the best diamond alternative.

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How does a diamond differ from a moissanite?

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

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

• Are moissanite rings tacky looking?

  Moissanite rings are certainly not tacky. Because it has similar characteristics to a diamond, it will retain its brilliance, color, and clarity for a lifetime and beyond.

• Does moissanite lose its glitter?

  Moissanite will not lose its shine with time. It is as permanent as a diamond. Hence it is impossible for a cushion moissanite ring to lose or change the color as time passes.

• Do moissanite rings last lifetime?

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

• Are moissanite rings scratch 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 suitable for everyday use, it does not break nor scratch, and will maintain his brightness over time.