Moissanite has been around since 1893 when it was found in a meteor crater in Arizona by Henry Moissan. The gem is not naturally occurring on earth, but scientists have been able to grow them in labs, creating a similar look to diamonds but with high clarity, refraction, and fire. Many people get caught up […]
Moissanite is often compared to diamonds and therefore is often treated as a “fake” diamond or “diamond look-alike” rather than a gemstone in its own right. As it looks very similar and has some similar properties, the use of moissanite in jewellery is discussed as a choice of moissanite vs diamond. However, moissanite has some […]
The difference between moissanite and diamond is definitely subtle, but it is noticeable if you know what you are looking for. Moissanite is a gemstone in its own right and has its own beauty, but when compared with diamond, it exhibits an extra level of sparkle and fire which diamonds don’t have. For some people, […]
This is one of the most common questions from people considering a moissanite engagement ring. They worry that moissanite will not have the same durability or lifetime sparkle of a diamond ring. However, moissanite is very similar to diamonds in this sense, and we are so confident that your ring will last forever that all […]
