Oval Moissanite Engagement Rings Around Enterprise, NV

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral known 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 method for producing silicon carbide crystals that are so pure that they compete any earthly gemstone.

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

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What is the difference between a diamond and a moissanite?

The major visible 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 compared to 2.42 for diamonds. This means it will bring you more brilliance than a diamond.

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

• Are moissanite rings bad taste?

  Moissanite rings are far from tacky. 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 sparkle as time passes. It is as stable as a diamond. Therefore it is impossible for an oval moissanite engagement ring to lose or change the color as time passes.

• Do moissanite rings last permanently?

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

• Are moissanite rings scratch 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 extremely durable and resistant to scratching and abrasion.