Things to learn all about Moissanite and MoissaniteCo

When buying wedding jewellery in the 21st century, you come across several gemstones. However, the most common and preferred that you will come across would be moissanite. Moissanite is the shiniest and gorgeous gemstone that will steal your heart away in a second.

Sometimes, you might even like it more than a diamond. With a refractive index double that of diamond, moissanite shines way more. You will also learn that moissanite, with its good looks and excellent durability, costs less than diamond!

Who would want to miss this? However, keeping the temptation aside, before investing in a gemstone like a moissanite, there are a few questions you should ask yourself, or well, the shopkeeper.

Read below to know more.

Is my new moissanite ring sustainable?

With climate change, increase in pollution, and soil damage, it is time to start thinking of our mother earth, especially when buying gemstones. Most moissanite stones are lab-made which means no mining or damage to the earth.

However, there could be some parts made of moissanite and partially made of gemstones extracted from mining. You should also know about the side stones of your ring. Make sure the other stones used in your ring have not caused any further damage to the earth.

By keeping all the stones in the ring moissanite, you will be choosing an entirely sustainable ring.

What to know about the resale value of moissanite?

As moissanite is not extracted from the mines and is not natural, it is not considered the best form of investment, especially if you are looking for a good resale price. Moissanite, which has a tint of yellow or green, does not have any resale value.

Moissanite is sold all around the world as a cheap alternative for diamonds. Since moissanite stones which do not resemble diamonds at all, are not considered valuable. However, colourless and shiny moissanite stones have started being in demand at resale websites and stores.

Is moissanite durable and will last for a long time?

Moissanite has a hardness level of 9.2, while the hardness level of a diamond is 10. Moissanite is harder than most gemstones available in the market. This makes it a wonderful stone for daily use. Many brides go for this stone for their engagement rings as they would be able to keep it on for daily use.

Can moissanite be passed on as diamond?

It would be best if you did not try to pass your moissanite ring off as a diamond. As they both may look similar to you, professionals dealing with these two stones daily would be able to figure out the difference quite easily.

They both have several distinct features which will give you away in less than a minute. It is always better to do so after you learn all about Moissanite gems properly.

Final Words

Moissanite is a wonderful choice for engagement rings or gifts as well. Since it costs much less than a diamond, you bring in profit by purchasing moissanite. However, before you do that, make sure to learn all about Moissanite gems as much as possible.

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