Moissanite vs. Diamond: Engagement Ring Wars
In today’s edition of Engagement Ring Wars, we put Diamonds up against Moissanite. We had a chance to sit down and talk to Alexander Sparks Inc. about Moissanite engagement rings. Alexander Sparks has been selling original and custom hand-made custom-designed jewelry since 2006 and was able to give us the low down on just how well Moissanite engagement rings stacks up against Diamond engagement rings.
What is A Moissanite?
Moissanite, which is also known by its chemical name, silicon carbide (SiC), is a naturally occurring mineral found in rare quantities on the earth. It was first discovered in 1893 by French scientist Henri Moissan. He originally thought that he had discovered diamonds, but after evaluation, it was determined that the crystals were comprised of silicon carbide. The fact that Moissanite is so rare prohibits its use for jewelry. Charles & Colvard developed a way to synthesize Moissanite in a lab and create one of the world’s most brilliant gemstones. Moissanite’s resistance to heat and durability makes it easy to work with for jewelers. Moissanite is a unique and beautiful blend of art and science. Alexander Sparks offers only the finest moissanites that are made by Charles and Colvard Company (the only manufacturer of moissanite) Forever One Colorless Moissanite. Moissanite rings are sold with a lifetime warranty and will last just as well as a diamond engagement ring.
Advantage of Moissanite
Since moissanites are synthetic, they are both socially and environmentally responsible. The diamond industry is somewhat controversial due to decades by the danger of blood diamonds or “conflict diamonds.” Diamonds have been the source of many civil wars for at least the last 70 years. By purchasing a moissanite instead of a diamond, you don’t have to worry about this. A reputable diamond dealer will know the origins of the diamond and how it arrived on the diamond market. If a diamond dealer can’t show you the history or even an appraisal certificate, then you probably shouldn’t purchase your diamond from them.
How to Select a Moissanite Engagement Ring
Diamonds are usually rated on the 4 C’s (Cut, Clarity, Color, Carat). While moissanites are graded exclusively on their color. Premium moissanites are almost colorless and can be compared to a G or H in color on the 4 C’s scale. Ultra-Premium moissanites are colorless, falling within the D-F range on the 4 C’s scale. All Moissanite, no matter the quality, have similar cut and clarity.
Some customers purchase moissanite by whether or not they pair well with diamond accents. Moissanites paired with diamond accents are fashionable and beautiful alternatives to diamond rings.
The Origins of Moissanite
Moissanite gemstones are created in controlled environments. As such, they do not require mining to produce. As such, the origin of Moissanite is easily traceable. Moissanites have a reduced carbon footprint and a lower environmental impression when compared with natural gemstones. Overall, Moissanite is an increasingly popular choice for engagement rings, which are available for a fraction of the price of diamonds. Moissanite is very similar to a diamond in appearance that even experts have trouble distinguishing them. Check out the wide selection of engagement rings available from Alexander Sparks
