Princess Moissanite Rings Around San Rafael, 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.
Many years later, in a research laboratory, scientists have developed the unique method of making silicon carbide crystals that are so flawless that they can rival any geniune gemstone.

It's also much more affordable than diamonds of comparable shapes and sizes, costing approximately 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is considered one of the best diamond alternative.

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What is the difference between a diamond and a moissanite?

The primary distinction between diamonds and moissanite is how they glitter. 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 brilliance than a diamond.

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

• Are moissanite rings cheap looking?

  Moissanite rings are far from being cheap looking. Because it has comparable properties to a diamond, it will retain its brilliance, color, and clarity for a lifetime and beyond.

• Does moissanite lose its sparkle?

  Moissanite will not lose its glitter with time. It is as stable as a diamond. Therefore it is impossible for a princess moissanite ring to lose or change the color over time.

• Do moissanite rings last for ever?

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

• Do moissanite rings get scratched easily?

  The MOH scale ranges from a 0 to a 10, with a 10 being the hardest mineral. Moissanite is measured at a 9.5 (in comparison, diamonds have a hardness of 10). This means that moissanite is very durable and extremely resistant to scratching and abrasion.