Cushion Moissanite Rings Near North Haven, CT

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral identified as silicon carbide, found in 1893 in a meteor crater in Arizona by Dr. Henry Moissan.
Many years later, in a research laboratory, scientists have created the unique process to make silicon carbide crystals with such purity that they match any natural gemstone.

It's also considerably more affordable than diamonds of equivalent shapes and sizes, costing only 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is viewed as the leading of diamond alternative.

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What is the difference between a diamond and a moissanite?

The most visible difference between diamonds and moissanite is how they glitter. Moissanite has a greater refractive index than diamond. Moissanite has a refractive index of 2.65 versus 2.42 for diamonds. This means it will bring you more shine than a diamond.

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

• Are moissanite rings tacky?

  Moissanite rings are certainly not bad taste. Moissanite ranks 9.50 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (when diamond ranks 10), which means a moissanite ring is incredibly durable and ideal for daily wear.

• Does moissanite lose its glitter?

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

• Do moissanite rings last permanently?

  Moissanite is a wonderful gemstone that is almost 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 sparkle over time.