Square Moissanite Rings Around Portsmouth Heights, VA

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 developed the novel way to create silicon carbide crystals with such purity that they can match any earthly gemstone.

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

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How do moissanite and diamonds compare?

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

• Does moissanite lose its shine?

  Moissanite will not lose its sparkle over time. It is as permanent as a diamond. That is why it is impossible for a square moissanite ring to lose or fade the color with time.

• Do moissanite rings last forever?

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

• 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 suitable for everyday use, it does not break nor scratch, and will maintain his shine over time.