Is a moissanite diamond a real diamond?

Moissanite is a diamond simulant made of silicon carbide. A diamond simulant is a stone that has a similar appearance to a diamond, but is not a real diamond. Moissanite was originally discovered in a meteor crater in 1893 by scientist Henri Moissan.

What’s wrong with moissanite?

The trouble with moissanite is that the larger they get, the more pronounced the ‘rainbow effect’ they tend to exhibit. This refers to flashes of color that emanates from the stone when viewed under natural lighting and occurs due to moissanite’s high refractive index (2.65 as opposed to diamonds’ 2.42).

How much is a 1 carat moissanite worth?

Is moissanite as pretty as a diamond?

No, Moissanite is its own gemstone. Practically, Moissanite has much more colored sparkle (“fire”) than a Diamond, it is a 9.25 on the hardness scale (Diamond is a 10), and Moissanite is carbon silicate (whereas Diamond is pure carbon). This means your Moissanite will repel dirt and oil better than a diamond!

Do you regret moissanite?

Absolutely no regrets with moissanite.

Is a moissanite engagement ring tacky?

Moissanite engagement rings are an alternative to the traditional, more popular diamond engagement rings, but are they a tacky alternative? Moissanite engagement rings aren’t tacky by any means – they’re absolutely identical to diamonds, almost as durable, and less expensive overall.

Why you should not buy moissanite?

Because moissanites are produced artificially, they’re generally not sold unless they have a high clarity grade. This means that it’s rare to find moissanites with obvious inclusions and blemishes. Lab-Created.

Do moissanite rings look fake?

Most moissanite rings do not look fake. In fact, many people can’t tell the difference between a moissanite stone and a diamond stone. If you took the ring to a professional, they would easily tell the difference between the moissanite and a diamond, but it is not because the moissanite stone looks fake.