Emerald Moissanite Rings In Aurora, IL

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.
Several years later, in a research laboratory, scientists have created the novel process to create silicon carbide crystals with such purity that they can compete any geniune gemstone.

It's also considerably less expensive than diamonds of identical shapes and sizes, costing roughly 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is viewed as the best diamond alternative.

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How do moissanite and diamonds compare?

The biggest 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 over 2.42 for diamonds. This means it will give you more brightness than a diamond.

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

• Are moissanite rings tacky?

  Moissanite rings are not cheap looking. Moissanite ranks 9.50 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (when diamond ranks 10), which means a moissanite ring is highly durable and perfect for daily wear.

• Does moissanite lose its sparkle?

  Moissanite will not lose its shine with time. It is as stable as a diamond. Hence it is impossible for an emerald moissanite ring to fade or change the color over time.

• Do moissanite rings last lifetime?

  Moissanite is a gorgeous gemstone that is nearly as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, just like diamonds, will last lifetime.

• Are moissanite rings chipped easily?

  The MOH scale ranges from a 0 to a 10, with a 10 being the hardest mineral. Moissanite is measured at a 9.5 (in comparison, diamonds have a hardness of 10). This means that moissanite is very durable and extremely resistant to scratching and abrasion.