Emerald Moissanite Rings Near Pearl, MS

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral known 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 developed the novel process to create silicon carbide crystals that are so pure that they rival any earthly gemstone.

It's also way more affordable than diamonds of comparable 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 does moissanite compare to diamonds?

The biggest difference between diamonds and moissanite is how they glitter. 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 give you more brilliance than a diamond.

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

• Are moissanite rings cheap looking?

  Moissanite rings are not at all bad taste. Because it has similar characteristics to a diamond, it will preserve 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 stable as a diamond. As a consequence it is impossible for an emerald moissanite ring to fade or fade the color over time.

• Do moissanite rings last forever?

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

• Do moissanite rings get scratched 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 suitable for everyday use, it does not break nor scratch, and will maintain his sparkle over time.