Oval Moissanite Engagement Rings Around League 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 novel process that creates silicon carbide crystals with such purity that they can rival any earthly gemstone.

It's also significantly less expensive 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 a diamond differ from a moissanite?

The main 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 looking?

  Moissanite rings are by no means cheap looking. Moissanite ranks 9.50 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (when diamond ranks 10), which means a moissanite ring is incredibly durable and ideal for daily wear.

• Does moissanite lose its shine?

  Moissanite will not lose its shine as time passes. It is as permanent as a diamond. For that reason it is impossible for an oval moissanite engagement ring to fade or fade the color as time passes.

• Do moissanite rings last forever?

  Moissanite is a stunning gemstone that is almost as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, just like diamonds, will last forever.

• Are moissanite rings chipped easily?

  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 brightness over time.