Marquise Moissanite Rings Around Deerfield Beach, FL

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral classified as silicon carbide, discovered in 1893 in a meteor crater in Arizona by Dr. Henry Moissan.
Many years later, in a research laboratory, scientists perfected the innovative process to make silicon carbide crystals with such purity that they rival any earthly gemstone.

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

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How do moissanite and diamonds compare?

The most visible difference between diamonds and moissanite is how they shine. 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 shine 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. Because it has comparable properties 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 over time. It is as permanent as a diamond. That is why it is impossible for a marquise moissanite ring to fade or alter the color as time passes.

• Do moissanite rings last permanently?

  Moissanite is a gorgeous gemstone that is almost as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, just like diamonds, will last for ever.

• Are moissanite rings easily chipped?

  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 shine over time.