Before you purchase a jewellery piece for yourself or your spouse, it is essential to work out your budget. However, no matter what monetary plans you come up with, some pieces will still be way above your financial capacity, especially when they are diamond designs. For this reason, most people opt for moissanite jewels. They can still have the same dream look and size, but with the more affordable moissanite stone. Still great quality and often even more radiant than diamonds. It’s a good way to not bankrupt yourself when getting your future spouse their absolute dream sparkling engagement ring.

Moissanite – How it all Began

It is worth mentioning that the first discovery of moissanite happened in the late 1890s. Henri Moissan, the notable French Chemist, stumbled on this precious mineral in a meteor crash site in Arizona. This event led to the belief that moissanite had an extra-terrestrial origin. However, this story is obviously not true but a nod to how celestial they look. The naturally occurring compound, also known as Silicon Carbide, is also found in several parts of the world in formations. Like diamonds, they are so rare that they only form in meteorites and upper mantle rock.

What Makes Moissanite Special?

Due to moissanite’s rarity, scientists use lab technology to grow this compound into large crystals before cutting them into smaller gemstones. Are they synthetic or fake diamonds? No, they are not. Moissanite is a unique gemstone with fascinating qualities. Here are some facts you should know before purchasing your first moissanite piece. First, this precious mineral has a rating of 9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, second to diamond (10). In other words, the moissanite crystal is one of the toughest materials in the world. You could use it for a lifetime without worrying about wear and tear.

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Another notable factor is its “double refractive” property. Moissanite can bend and duplicate light rays to give a wider spectrum of light. On the other hand, diamonds only disperse “single refractive” light rays. Hence, when you put a moissanite ring and a diamond ring side by side, the former radiates more than the latter. For show-stoppers, affordable moissanite diamond rings are the ideal “shiny” gemstone to select for any event. When exposed to light, a moissanite ring or necklace produces a spellbinding appearance.Selecting a Moissanite Gemstone for Your Ring

When purchasing a moissanite engagement or wedding ring, you have to consider the band and stone setting. Ideally, a rose gold, yellow gold, or white gold ring band will complement your moissanite gemstone. But for how long can it retain its colour? Moissanite is heat-resistant. As a result, you don’t have to worry about its tint fading away over time. With a bowl of warm water and a small toothbrush, you can clean your moissanite ring to restore its sparkling look.

Even if a jeweller handles your moissanite jewel carelessly, he will not be able to damage it, unlike other precious stones such as ruby and emerald. You can perform any activity with your ring on and not have to worry about scratches, chips, or cracks. Moissanite is not just a jewel, it’s a lifetime companion.

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