How Can You Tell Good Quality Moissanite

Moissanite stones are taking the fine jewelry industry by storm, and for a good reason!

This lab-grown is preferred by many jewelry-wearers and soon-to-be engaged couples for their close comparison to diamonds.

Finding the right jewelry piece can be an overwhelming process. Balancing your dream piece with latest trends, purchasing factors, budgets, and more. When shopping for diamonds, there are many factors to consider like the 4 C’s, high budgets, and more. Opting for moissanite wedding sets or other moissanite fine jewelry pieces can solve all your worries.

So, What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is quite literally a gemstone from the stars. Earning its name from Henri Moissan in 1893, naturally-occurring moissanite is extremely rare, so it is commonly lab-created and made of silicon carbide.

According to American Gem Society, “Today — because of its rarity — moissanite is lab grown with minimal environmental impact. Because of its durability, moissanite can be found in a variety of cuts, which give jewelry designers a plethora of options for settings.”

Moissanite is one of the most durable gemstones used in jewelry, second only to diamonds. It is very hard with a 9.25 on the Mohs scale — making it highly scratch resistant. Diamonds are a 10 and known as the toughest mineral in the world.

Why You Should Buy Moissanite Jewelry

Moissanites are commonly chosen over diamonds for their ethical sourcing, almost identical appearance to diamonds, and of course, lower cost! Many people won’t be able to tell the difference between a beautiful diamond ring and a moissanite ring of the same size and cut.

As the GIA themselves have said, “synthetic moissanite is much closer to diamond in overall appearance and heft than any previous diamond imitation.”

How to Find Quality Moissanite

While diamonds are graded and priced on the 4 C’s, moissanite is graded solely on color. This makes your shopping that much easier.

When buying moissanite, you will get three color categories to take your pick from:

● Colorless: (D, E, and F)

● Nearly colorless: (G, H, and I)

● Slightly tinted: (J and K)

Since moissanite is lab-created, jewelers have a lot of control with the beautiful clarity of the stone. For example, at TwoBirch, many of our moissanite jewelry pieces

Cut is also a very significant factor when picking moissanite, as it is important to the sparkle of the gemstone. Moissanites offer different optical properties than diamonds, and the gemstone has to be cut accordingly.

Knowing your Quality: Shop at a Trusted Store

Quality matters just as much at your jewelry store, as the jewelry piece itself!

When shopping for fine jewelry — moissanite or not — it’s important to make sure that you’re working with a quality jewelry store that has many positive reviews. Just check reviews and scores before you shop. For example, TwoBirch is a Certified Google Trusted Store and Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Award Winner.

At TwoBirch, we believe every couple deserves their fine jewelry pieces of their dreams, so we encourage many of our customers to consider quality moissanite jewelry pieces. We’re pleased to offer a stunning selection of quality moissanite engagement rings, moissanite bridal sets, moissanite stud earrings, moissanite pendant necklaces and more — all online. Our shoppers can rest assured when they buy moissanite jewelry at TwoBirch.

If you have any questions when it comes to purchasing your perfect moissanite jewelry piece, our jewelry experts are available. We have a dedicated customer support team waiting to help you with any inquiry, in addition to special finance options and easy returns. It couldn’t be easier and safer to order your moissanite jewelry completely online!