Princess Moissanite Rings Near Tacoma, WA

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 have perfected the unique way to make silicon carbide crystals that are so pure that they rival any geniune gemstone.

It's also considerably more affordable than diamonds of identical 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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How does a diamond differ from a moissanite?

The main visible difference between diamonds and moissanite is how they glitter. Moissanite has a higher refractive index than diamond. Moissanite has a refractive index of 2.65 over 2.42 for diamonds. This means it will give you more brightness than a diamond.

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

• Are moissanite rings tacky?

  Moissanite rings are not tacky looking. Because it has comparable properties to a diamond, it will maintain its brilliance, color, and clarity for a lifetime and beyond.

• Does moissanite lose its glitter?

  Moissanite will not lose its shine as time passes. It is as permanent as a diamond. Consequently it is impossible for a princess moissanite ring to fade or change the color over time.

• Do moissanite rings last permanently?

  Moissanite is a gorgeous gemstone that is virtually as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, like diamonds, is eternal.

• Are moissanite rings easily chipped?

  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 extremely durable and resistant to scratching and abrasion.