Oval Moissanite Engagement Rings Around Horizon City, TX

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral classified 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 unique process to make silicon carbide crystals that are so pure that they match any geniune gemstone.

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

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How does moissanite compare to diamonds?

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

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

• Are moissanite rings tacky?

  Moissanite rings are certainly 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 glitter?

  Moissanite will not lose its sparkle with time. It is as strong as a diamond. As a consequence it is impossible for an oval moissanite engagement ring to lose or change the color over time.

• Do moissanite rings last lifetime?

  Moissanite is a beautiful gemstone that is virtually as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, like diamonds, is eternal.

• 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 extremely durable and resistant to scratching and abrasion.