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Princess Moissanite Rings In Portland, OR

Are you thinking of buying a princess moissanite ring? Venazia has the biggest range of engagement rings in Oregon to choose from.

Princess Moissanite Rings Portland, OR

Venazia is the most trusted online brand in the jewelry industry for fine princess moissanite rings. All our designs are handcrafted in the US by the finest and most qualified jewelers.

Most of our princess moissanite rings are available either at our Portland showroom or ready for next day delivery from our US main office.

Venazia has a team of professionals ready for a one-on-one free consultation to help you with your decision based on your criteria.

Here is a helpful guide that will walk you trough the numerous steps you need to take to pick the best possible princess moissanite ring.

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Is Moissanite a Good Alternative for An Engagement Ring?

If you are wondering if moissanite is the right choice for an engagement ring in Portland, OR, then you can be certain that a princess moissanite ring is surely the perfect choice.
Know the reasons why so many people are deciding on moissanite over diamonds for an engagement ring in 2023.

  • What is Moissanite?

    Moissanite is a natural mineral identified 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 unique way to create silicon carbide crystals that are so flawless that they match any natural gemstone.

    It's also significantly less expensive than diamonds of similar shapes and sizes, costing just 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is known as the best diamond alternative.

    Click here to get more information about moissanite.

     

  • How does moissanite compare to diamonds?

    The primary distinction 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.

     

    Characteristics Diamond Moissanite
    Brilliance Refraction Index (RI) 2.42 2.65-2.69
    Fire Dispersion 0.044 0.104
    Hardness Mohs Scales 10 9.5
    Toughness Good to Excellent Excellent
  • Are moissanite rings tacky looking?

    Moissanite rings are far from bad taste. Because it has properties similar to a diamond, it will maintain its brilliance, color, and clarity for a lifetime and beyond.

  • 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 a princess moissanite ring to fade or change the color with time.

  • Do moissanite rings last permanently?

    Moissanite is a gorgeous gemstone that is virtually as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, just like diamonds, will last lifetime.

  • 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.

7 Majors Pros and Cons About Princess Moissanite Ring

Pros

  • You will receive an impressive sparkle with moissanite. Moissanite has an even higher refractive index than diamond (2.65 vs 2.42 for diamonds). This means it will give you more brightness than diamonds.
  • Moissanite Is Comparable to Diamonds in Hardness. Moissanite is the hardest stone after diamonds (9.5 vs 10 for diamonds). This indicates moissanite is suitable for daily wear, does not break or scratch easily, and will maintain his sparkle.
  • Moissanite is a fraction of the price of diamonds at comparable color, cut, and clarity. Because it is so similar to diamonds, moissanite is the perfect diamond alternative without the diamond price tag.
  • Moissanite is an ethical choice compared to most diamonds. One of the most common reasons for consumers to choose moissanite over diamonds nowadays is to help in the fight against child labor and unethical diamond mining, as described by the International Labour Organization here.

Cons

  • Moissanite does not offer the same heirloom quality. When you own diamond jewelry, you are passing down something valuable as a heritage.
  • People may make comments thinking your princess moissanite ring is diamond Moissanite and Diamond show no visible distinction to the naked eye that people could make comments about the price and the size of your princess moissanite ring and you may feel uncomfortable about it.
  • Some old-fashion jewelers who may not feel comfortable working on your princess moissanite ring If at some point you need to have your princess moissanite ring adjusted or cleaned, you may bump into an old-school jeweler that would turn you down because your piece is not a diamond. This is happening less and less though, since nowadays more and more jewelers are use to work with moissanite.

Custom Design Your Princess Moissanite Rings Near Portland, OR

If you can't find the exact engagement ring that you are looking for or you have an idea in mind, then custom design your princess moissanite ring is the way to go.
In virtually no time, our specialists in Portland, OR will walk you through each stage of making your one-of-a-kind princess moissanite ring.

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Tips To Customize Your Princess Moissanite Ring

The process of creating an engagement ring custom design in Portland, OR is considerably easier than you might imagine. Please call us to discuss your design; we'll tell you what we'll need to make your project a reality.

Gather information and details about the custom engagement ring design:

  • Make a rough drawing of your design.
  • Look for sketches elements on the internet.
  • Look for images that catch your eye and help to explain your desired style.
  • Post your design here, we will review and we get back to you with our feedback.

The more specific you can be with your ideas, the more likely you are to get exactly the design you want.

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4 Steps To Customize Your Princess Moissanite Ring in Portland, OR

  1. Reception of your design.

    Our designers will examine your design and will provide you an estimate.

  2. Creation of your desired princess moissanite ring.

    Our designers will personalize a 3D digital model and will prepare a full-color illustration, which is a picture created using computer-aided design, or CAD.

  3. Approval

    Once you receive the CAD illustration of your custom princess moissanite ring, you will be able to give inputs and shift directions if it’s not what you expected or wanted.

  4. Creation of your engagement ring.

    Once approved, we will personalize a wax version of your princess moissanite ring using 3D printers,

      Our jewelers will prepare your princess moissanite ring in no time.

Ask our team of professionals to help you

Which Style and Setting to Pick for A Princess Moissanite Ring?

There is a distinction to be made between styles and settings when choosing an engagement ring.

The 3 Major Styles Of Engagement Rings

  • Solitaire ring

  • The most classic and traditional engagement ring. Featuring one center stone on a simple band to maximize the sparkle, brilliance, and fire of your ring.
    Our jewelry store in Portland, OR offer the most extensive collection of solitaire engagement rings.

  • Halo ring

  • The center stone is surrounded by small gemstones. It accentuate the sparkle and give an effect of a larger center stone.
    We offer the largest panel of halo engagement rings in Portland, OR.

  • Three Stone ring

  • Symbolize your past, present, and future together. The center stone, usually larger, is set higher than the side gemstones to give more depth to the engagement ring.
    Talk to our professional in Portland about three stone engagement rings.

The Different Settings Of Engagement Rings

The way gemstones are placed into a metal band is referred to as "setting".The ring setting is meant to amplify the beauty of an engagement ring.

  • Prong Setting

  • The prong setting features slim metal arms that securely cradle the diamond at the girdle.

  • Pave Setting

  • In the pavé setting, the surface appears to be paved with diamonds set closely together.

  • Channel Setting

  • The channel setting features diamonds set within two parallel walls of metal inside the band.

    To better assist you in selecting your princess moissanite ring, we have included a list of setting terminology and descriptions in our FAQs Read more…

Ask our team of professionals to help you and give you all the information you need.

Get A Free Consultation With One Of Our Expert In Portland, OR

Do not hesitate to contact us and get a live assistance from a jewelry expert or customer service.

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Call us now and get an instant, engagement free, personalized consultation with one of our professionals to help you make the best decision based on your own wishes.

You can also schedule a free virtual video consultation, in order to get a better rendering of the different engagement rings available.

Princess Moissanite Rings Near Portland, OR