Oval Moissanite Engagement Rings Near Trophy Club, TX

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.
Several years later, in a research laboratory, scientists have created the innovative process to create silicon carbide crystals that are so perfect that they can rival any geniune gemstone.

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

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What is the difference between a diamond and a moissanite?

The major difference between diamonds and moissanite is how they glitter. Moissanite has a greater 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 cheap looking?

  Moissanite rings are certainly not tacky. 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 sparkle?

  Moissanite will not lose its glitter over time. It is as permanent as a diamond. For that reason 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 beautiful gemstone that is nearly 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 very durable and extremely resistant to scratching and abrasion.