MOISSANITE: THE GEMSTONE BORN FROM THE STARS
Found in 1893 inside of a meteorite in Canyon Diablo, Arizona; Moissanite is referred to as a gemstone from the stars. Composed of silicon carbide, while diamonds are composed of carbon. Today, moissanite is exclusively grown in laboratories using advanced technologies, offering a brilliant alternative to traditional diamonds. One of many unique features in Moissanite is its smaller carbon footprint and lessened environmental impact compared to naturally mined gems.
On the Mohs Hardness scale, Moissanites are at a 9.25—just a slight difference of the diamond’s10.0; but still makes Moissanite suitable for everyday wear.
In terms of brilliance, Moissanites outshines diamonds, offering more than twice the amount of fire. If a moissanite is larger than 1 carat, the difference in fire can be very noticeable as it has a refractive index of 2.64 to 2.69 (compared to 2.41 of a diamond).
The price of Moissanite is based on size, shape, and whether the stone is colorless or near colorless, as well as the cutting of the stone. A well-cut stone gives more brilliance.
Nowadays, moissanite is created in hues of teal, grey, green, yellow, and black. Colors of blue, pink, or red can only be achieved through permanent thin coating, a patented process. Colored moissanites are overall more expensive than their white counterparts as they bring endless possibilities to jewelry designers. At MoissaniteOne, we specialize in providing high quality moissanite and offering our customers sustainable options in color. We provide the lowest prices by while still selling high-quality moissanite, ensuring that luxury is both affordable and responsible.
