Moissanite was found in the year 1893 in Arizona, which was the same site where a vast meteorite strike was witnessed. Scientist Mr. Henri Moissan was the first one to take a look at these gemstones and thought they were diamonds. But with further study and research, they found that these sparkly gemstones comprised silicon carbide. This celestial gemstone was named ‘moissanite’ after being discovered by the scientist Mr. Henri Moissan.
If looked at with the naked eye, moissanite gemstones look very similar to diamonds, but the properties of the moissanite gemstones are very distinct from that of a diamond. The shine, durability and colour of the two gems are very different. To the untrained eye, differentiating between diamonds and moissanite can be difficult. The best part: you can consider moissanite for engagement rings, as you can expect the same toughness as that of a diamond at a much lesser cost.
Varieties of Moissanite
1. Forever One Colourless Moissanite
Top quality moissanites are colourless moissanites. These moissanite gemstones are the purest gems that are minimally included within the IF-VS grades. The initial manufacturers of the pure and top quality moissanite were Forever One, an organization based out of North Carolina. Moissanite gemstones are produced in the USA for more than 20 years and are popular for their impeccable brilliance and fire. The moissanite colourless gemstones are classified in grades D-E-F as per the diamond grading colour scale. Forever One colourless moissanite is available in two shapes; heart and round shape. However, new shapes are added to these classic shapes.
The latest trend is combining moissanite with rose gold, which gives a modern yet timeless appeal. Also, the warm hue of rose gold gives the moissanite its reflection and the moissanite reflects the rose-toned yellow hue along with its shine.
Although top-quality moissanites are expensive, they are still more affordable than top-quality diamonds.
2. Forever One Near Colourless Moissanite
G-H-I grade moissanite is near-colourless, which is also a high-quality variety of moissanite with a yellowish hint. However, it looks almost as white as Forever One colourless moissanite variant.
The near-colourless variety of moissanite is more affordable in the G-H-I colour range. And they are also available in round, heart and square shapes and are very well suited for budget shoppers. Most moissanite gemstones available in the market are not colourless; they are nearly colourless.
3. Forever Brilliant Moissanite
Forever Brilliant moissanite is the perfect choice if you are looking for a warm tone in your gemstone. Out of all the varieties of moissanite, Forever Brilliant moissanite is the most affordable one. It falls between I-J grades with a noticeable yellow tint.
4. Fancy Grey Iconic Moissanite
One another variety of moissanite is the Iconic Grey moissanite which has hints of grey lines that appear while the gem is being created in a lab. Due to the grey tint, the Grey Iconic moissanite becomes a beautiful gemstone. If you are not looking for a colourless gemstone, then the Grey Iconic moissanite is a perfect choice. It is also a suitable choice if you wish to flaunt an unconventional centre stone. The Grey Iconic moissanite has a colour range from warm grey to deep grey.
Other varieties of moissanite include Pure Light moissanite, which is majorly colourless gemstone and graded as D, E or F for colour. The other one is True Light moissanite, which has the best quality and shows a very different arrow and heart pattern.
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Benefits of Moissanite Jewellery
There are many moissanite benefits, including the ones mentioned below:
- The moissanite gemstone attracts luxury as it is ruled by the planet Venus, which is responsible for granting a luxurious life. Therefore, the wearer of the moissanite gemstones attracts luxurious life and all the wishes are fulfiled due to the presence of a strong Venus in the birth chart.
- Moissanite gemstone, a part of the semi-precious stones list, is suitable for family and personal life and for people facing issues and challenges in the married life of people. Moissanite gemstones, with their energies, resolve problems like recurring challenges in married life and recurring breakups in relations. The energies of the moissanite gemstone bring prosperity, progress and popularity to the wearer. It helps with stable and peaceful married life. The gemstone enhances social fame and reputation in society as well as helps in achieving success in a fast-paced manner.
- Moissanite gemstones help the wearer to improve creativity and imagination.
- Moissanite gemstone improves financial stability and inflow for the wearer by reducing financial issues and attracting wealth. It aids in attaining successful endeavors, attracting new opportunities and additional money inflows. Furthermore, moissanite gemstone energies help reduce the urge to spend money on unnecessary things or have the money outflow more than the money inflow.
- Moissanite gemstone is a healing stone and brings luck to the wearer by awakening the internal capabilities of the wearer and pushing them towards completing and fulfiling their goals.
- Moissanite gemstone gives strength and composure to the wearer and provides brilliance at each step of life.
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Caring for Moissanite Jewellery
If you want to know how to take care of moissanite bracelets, earrings and rings, follow the steps below.
- You can consider getting your moissanite jewellery cleaned by a professional.
- It is recommended to get the moissanite jewellery professionally cleaned at least once every six months to remove the dirt build-up and maintain its shine.
- Regular clean-up of the moissanite jewellery will enhance the life of the jewellery.
Knowing how to clean moissanite bracelets, moissanite rings and other forms of jewellery, you will be able to maintain your gemstone jewellery for a long time.
Price Range for Moissanite Jewellery
The market research and study show that a colourless and flawless, two-carat diamond costs over $40,000, while the low-quality ones will cost you around $10,000 per carat. On the other hand, a nearly flawless moissanite gemstone will cost you less than $1,000 per carat.
Also Read: Can Moissanites Be Worn Every Day?
Final Thoughts
While diamonds rank 10 on the Mohs scale, moissanite stands close as it scores 9.25 Mohs. Besides, moissanite gemstones have a better shine than diamonds and offer a disco-ball effect. Love moissanites? Shop them away!
FAQ
Angara uses square and classic round moissanite gemstones for rings and earrings.
Being the purest form and of the highest quality, the colorless moissanite is the best type if you are looking for a sparkly rock.
