Square Moissanite Rings Around Pierre, SD

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a natural mineral identified 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 unique method to produce silicon carbide crystals that are so perfect that they can compete any natural gemstone.

It's also significantly less expensive than diamonds of equivalent shapes and sizes, costing only 10% of the price. This is why moissanite is considered one of the best diamond alternative.

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How does a diamond differ from a moissanite?

The major 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 vs 2.42 for diamonds. This means it will bring you more brightness than a diamond.

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

• Are moissanite rings bad taste?

  Moissanite rings are certainly not tacky. Moissanite ranks 9.50 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (when diamond ranks 10), which means a moissanite ring is extremely durable and perfect for daily wear.

• Does moissanite lose its sparkle?

  Moissanite will not lose its shine with time. It is as stable as a diamond. For that reason it is impossible for a square moissanite ring to fade or fade the color as time passes.

• 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.