Radiant Moissanite Engagement Rings In Danbury, CT

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral known 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 perfected the novel way to make silicon carbide crystals that are so flawless that they can compete any geniune gemstone.

It's also significantly less expensive than diamonds of similar shapes and sizes, costing only 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is considered the best 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 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 bring you more shine 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 bad taste. Moissanite ranks 9.50 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (when diamond ranks 10), which means a moissanite ring is highly durable and perfect for daily wear.

• Does moissanite lose its glitter?

  Moissanite will not lose its glitter as time passes. It is as strong as a diamond. That is why it is impossible for a radiant moissanite engagement ring to lose or alter the color as time passes.

• Do moissanite rings last permanently?

  Moissanite is a stunning gemstone that is nearly as hard as a diamond. Moissanite, like diamonds, is eternal.

• Are moissanite rings chipped 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 suitable for everyday use, it does not break nor scratch, and will maintain his brilliance over time.