Pear Moissanite Rings Around Milpitas, CA

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral known as silicon carbide, found in 1893 in a meteor crater in Arizona by Dr. Henry Moissan.
Several years later, in a research laboratory, scientists perfected the innovative process to make silicon carbide crystals that are so perfect that they match any earthly gemstone.

It's also considerably less expensive than diamonds of identical shapes and sizes, costing approximately 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is recognized as the leading of diamond alternative.

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How does moissanite compare to diamonds?

The major difference between diamonds and moissanite is how they shine. Moissanite has a greater 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 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 ideal for daily wear.

• Does moissanite lose its shine?

  Moissanite will not lose its glitter with time. It is as stable as a diamond. As a consequence it is impossible for a pear moissanite ring to fade or fade the color with time.

• Do moissanite rings last for ever?

  Moissanite is a wonderful 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.