When we think of Solitaire Engagement Rings we immediately think about diamonds. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring are undeniably the best jewelry one can wear. But diamonds aren’t the only option for beautiful and long lasting gemstones. There are a few other gemstones worthy of your consideration and one great option with similar characteristics but at a much affordable price point is the Moissanite. Moissanite is the now taking it’s place as second most common gemstone for Engagement Rings after diamonds.
What is Moissanite?
Moissanite is naturally occurring gemstone and it is a rare gemstone and mostly found where the meteoroid had hit the earth surface. It is called Moissanite because it was discovered in 1893 by a French scientist named Henri Moissan, who later won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The Moissanite we talk about it is basically lab made stone.
As Moissanite looks like a diamond also shares similar properties / characters diamond and most importantly it is not a substitute for diamond.
Comparison between Diamond and Moissanite
| DIAMOND | MOISSANITE | |
| Hardness | The phrase “diamonds are forever” came about because diamonds are the hardest gemstone on earth and fare 10 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness | Moissanite is the 2nd hardest gemstone following diamond very closely with 9.25 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Moissanite is nearly as hard as diamond so it’s safe to say that moissanite will also accompany you forever. |
| Brilliance | Diamond has more shining power than other gemstones. It has refractive index around 2.42 | Moissanite actually has slightly more brilliance or shine than diamond. It has a 2.6 refractive index, slightly more than a diamond. |
| Price | Diamond solitaires of decent quality are normally starting from few thousands of dollars upwards for a carat. | Moissanite is much less expensive than diamonds. Moissanite starts from more affordable few hundred dollars per carat. |
| Heat resistance | Diamond has very high heat resistance and it is also a reason that diamond is expensive. | Moissanite also has very high heat resistance capability around 2000 Fahrenheit |
| Color | Diamond color is graded on a scale of D-Z, with D being colorless and Z being a light yellow or brown
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Moissanite grading uses a color grading scale that is based upon the GIA diamond color grading scale. There are three grades of moissanite available today: colorless (D-E-F range), near-colorless (G-H-I range) and with faint hues of color (J-K range). |
Which is better: Diamond or Moissanite ?
It’s about your preference. Choose any of the gemstone that you prefer. If you’re a classic lover and want to give it all then stick to diamonds. But if you have a budget and also want a perfect engagement ring then Moissanite is a great option.
We offer both Diamond and Moissanite Engagement Ring. If you’d like Moissanite ones then you can easily order from our website. Our Engagement ring collection gives the prices of Moissanite center stone rings. The side/accent gemstones are always natural diamond.
Diamond solitaires are subject to price depending on details like the size/ color/clarity etc that you choose. If you want to go for a diamond engagement ring then contact us in support@kajalnaina.com to book your private consultation.