Moissanite Engagement Ring

Moissanite engagement ring is brighter and shinier than a diamond. Sure diamonds are forever a woman’s best friends. But when it comes to style and shine, engagement rings moissanite make the best neighbors.

A Perfect Ring for your Engagement

A moissanite engagement ring makes a shinier, classy, elegant and an affordable alternative to diamond rings. What adds to these advantages is the fact that you can’t tell the difference between diamond rings and moissanite engagement rings. Moissanite rings are supremely appealing and the new fashion.

Moissanite engagement ring would be perfect if you are looking for an out of this world ring when proposing marriage and it will be wonderful if you could find natural moissanite that is.

History of Moissanite Engagement Ring

Unfortunately, Moissanite was discovered in a meteor in 1893 by Henri Moissan and with practically no supply of this silicon carbide mineral on Earth, scientists worked to create a synthetic version in the lab.

While you may not be able to get your hands on a moissanite engagement ring made with the unearthly material, the manufactured variety is available and is being touted as a less expensive substitute to diamonds, yet better than cubic zirconia. It is less expensive than diamonds; some say it is also more durable, and more brilliant than cubic zirconia.

Though, rather than being colorless, under brilliant daylight it can be slightly green or gray. Be sure to examine it under a variety of lighting conditions before deciding to purchase a moissanite engagement ring.

Some people also improperly refer to moissanite as being a fake diamond, lending the idea that it is a cheap substitute for a real diamond. However, it is a mineral that bears a strong resemblance to diamonds.

Characteristics of Moissanite

• Gemstone hardness is measured on a Mohs scale with diamonds measuring a hardness of 10. Moissanite measures 9.25 with Cubic zirconia measuring around 9 on the scale.
• Brilliance and clarity may also be a reason to choose a moissanite engagement ring. Most agree that machine manufactured and cut cubic zirconia seems to have a haze and less brilliance, but that hand-cut cubic zirconia is suitable for a diamond substitute but do not have the brilliance of true diamonds or a moissanite engagement ring.
• Durability is vital, particularly in a moissanite engagement ring because it is worn every day and, as such, is subject to a lot of abuse.

There is one company currently trying to produce “fake” diamonds but so far it has been successful recreating only yellow ones which are still more costly than moissanite. Other simulated diamonds may be made from paste or other items such as glass and quartz and haven’t gained in popularity due to being a poor substitute.

However should not be a decision made without the input of both parties involved while going for a moissanite engagement ring. First, discuss all the options available and then visit a jewelry store offering the alternatives and make the decision together.

If price is no object in your engagement ring, Look at a moissanite engagement ring and compare it to a diamond ring, the discussion may be settled.