Is Moissanite a real gem?
Yes! We get this question often. I think though, when most people ask us this, they mean “Does it come from the ground?” Moissanite doesn’t come from the ground, it actually comes from space and was first discovered in 1912 when a meteorite crashed to the earth. Fortunately there aren’t many meteorites crashing to earth, making Moissanite extremely rare so it is lab created.
Is Moissanite a real diamond?
Moissanite looks like a diamond but with 10% more sparkle. Moissanite is comprised of silicon carbide and diamond is carbon.
Are all moissanite gems created equal?
No. Just as with diamonds, not all are of the best quality. The clarity and color (or actual lack of color) indicate a better stone when purchasing a moissanite – just like diamond. We only offer the industry leading Charles & Colvard and NEO brands. We believe their moissanite gems to be of the highest quality consistently. Charles & Colvard held the Moissanite patent for 20 years and in this time they perfected moissanite to the colorless and near colorless status that is available today. These 2 brands will never discolor as some other brands do. The stone you purchase today will stay exactly the same clarity and color for the lifetime of that gem – eternal.
Does Moissanite look like a diamond?
Yes, it would be hard to find someone including a jeweler that can tell them apart without a jeweler’s loop. Even with a jeweler’s loop, they would need a well trained eye that is well versed in Moissanite.
Does Moissanite have a green or yellow hue?
The earliest generations of moissanite did have a yellow or even a green hue to them and some brands still do. In our jewelry we only use Charles and Colvard and NEO colorless and near colorless, which DO NOT look green or yellow. We should note thought, that if you see Charles and Colvard at your local Department store and it looks warm (yellow) it is because the colorless and near colorless gems are and will only ever be available to authorized jewelers and not the big box stores.
Is Moissanite as durable as a Diamond?
All gemstones are measured on the MOHS scale of mineral hardness.
You can see by the graph that Moissanite has a 9.25 rating making it nearly as hard as a diamond. The MOHs scale is a quantitative and comparative tool to measure gems by. Moissanite can definitely withstand the demands of everyday life. Moissanite is the 2nd hardest white gem used in jewelry making and the 2nd hardest gem period.
Is Moissanite a real gem?
Yes! We get this question often. I think though, when most people ask us this, they mean “Does it come from the ground?” Moissanite doesn’t come from the ground, it actually comes from space and was first discovered in 1912 when a meteorite crashed to the earth. Fortunately there aren’t many meteorites crashing to earth, making Moissanite extremely rare so it is lab created.
Is Moissanite a real diamond?
Moissanite looks like a diamond but with 10% more sparkle. Moissanite is comprised of silicon carbide and diamond is carbon.
Are all moissanite gems created equal?
No. Just as with diamonds, not all are of the best quality. The clarity and color (or actual lack of color) indicate a better stone when purchasing a moissanite – just like diamond. We only offer the industry leading Charles & Colvard and NEO brands. We believe their moissanite gems to be of the highest quality consistently. Charles & Colvard held the Moissanite patent for 20 years and in this time they perfected moissanite to the colorless and near colorless status that is available today. These 2 brands will never discolor as some other brands do. The stone you purchase today will stay exactly the same clarity and color for the lifetime of that gem – eternal.
Does Moissanite look like a diamond?
Yes, it would be hard to find someone including a jeweler that can tell them apart without a jeweler’s loop. Even with a jeweler’s loop, they would need a well trained eye that is well versed in Moissanite.
Does Moissanite have a green or yellow hue?
The earliest generations of moissanite did have a yellow or even a green hue to them and some brands still do. In our jewelry we only use Charles and Colvard and NEO colorless and near colorless, which DO NOT look green or yellow. We should note thought, that if you see Charles and Colvard at your local Department store and it looks warm (yellow) it is because the colorless and near colorless gems are and will only ever be available to authorized jewelers and not the big box stores.
Is Moissanite as durable as a Diamond?
All gemstones are measured on the MOHS scale of mineral hardness.
You can see by the graph that Moissanite has a 9.25 rating making it nearly as hard as a diamond. The MOHs scale is a quantitative and comparative tool to measure gems by. Moissanite can definitely withstand the demands of everyday life. Moissanite is the 2nd hardest white gem used in jewelry making and the 2nd hardest gem period.
Are you rings solid gold or are they gold plated?
We get this question once in a while due to the lower cost of the setting and overall ring. They are all solid gold just like you would get from any jewelry store. Either 14kt, 18kt, platinum or palladium. It is our goal to offer much better prices on engagement rings than the “traditional” engagement ring – so not only the much more budget friendly Moissanite but also a reduced rate on the setting.
Are your sidestones diamond or Moissanite?
Our rings are completely 100% Ethical so do not contain diamonds – anything that is mined cannot be Ethical.
Can I get diamond sidestones?
Not in our rings but here’s something worth mentioning: when purchasing a ring with melee (small sidestones) the diamonds are typically of a lower quality – they won’t normally take a near colorless or colorless diamond that is rarer, therefore more expensive and cut it up to make small melee. Whereas with Moissanite, it is lab grown and is a higher quality stone every time.
Can I special order a ring?
Yes, absolutely! There is an extra fee though for the CAD rendering (to see what your ring would look like in a computer generated, real life format) and if you were to go forward with the design there is a fee for the mold. You then have a unique ring, like no other!
Does a custom ring take a long time to produce?
Once the design is approved the actual process of making of the ring generally takes 7-10 business days.
Is a custom ring refundable?
No.
What if I just want a small change to a ring you already offer, is this custom?
Yes. A CAD rendering still needs to be done and a new ring mold must be made.
Fun Fact: Most people can figure out the savings of a Moissanite engagement ring by comparing with a diamond engagement ring. However, most people think it’s probably 1/2 to 1/3 the price of a diamond ring – it is actually 1/40th + depending on the size and shape of the stone. The average price of a diamond engagement ring in North America is $5000 and the average center stone size is 1ct. This means the cut, clarity, and color are far below ideal. The ideal is near flawless (flawless to the naked eye), colorless or near colorless (color grade D,E,F for colorless and G,H,I for near colorless). This means the average engagements ring’s diamond is a J color or lower which gives it a yellow or brownish hue (you may not notice the warmth unless held next to a near colorless or colorless gem and then it’s obvious). The average diamond will also have visible inclusions (flaws). Each diamond is cut based on these inclusions (in part) so can have a less than ideal cut as well in an effort to cut around poor areas in the rough. The Moissanite we carry has a D,E,F color grade (Colorless) or G,H,I (Near Colorless). Since Moissanite is lab grown, it is free from inclusions caused by debris in the ground and the cut is ideal every time! So to sum up, if you were to purchase a 1 carat round diamond, colorless with a comparable cut and clarity to the Charles & Colvard or NEO brand Moissanite, you would be shelling out approximately $23,000 compared to the $460 C & C Colorless or the $450 NEO Colorless (at the time of article – prices subject to change without notice).
This always brings about the next question: Why do people buy diamonds then? Many reasons I guess… For some, it’s just not real if it’s not a diamond. Others don’t even think about, it’s just what you do, isn’t it? And for many, they haven’t even heard of Moissanite yet but Moissanite is becoming more and more popular – even more popular that most people could imagine. There are a lot of people out there sporting Moissanite and passing them off as diamonds. I bet everyone has admired someone’s ring that they were told was a diamond or just assumed it was and no harm in that! It really is undistinguishable from a diamond. More often than not, we get an order from someone who saw a friends Moissanite ring, thought it was a diamond and was stunned that it wasn’t and was even more surprised at the savings.
This brings us to the next top question:
How do I know which Moissanite to get? Colorless or Near Colorless?
Well, there is no hard and fast rule but some of the things that I like to keep in mind are: skin tone – is she fair, pale? If so, you may want to go with Near Colorless which has a slight bit of warmth – not noticeable unless you hold it up to the coolness of the Colorless. The coolness of the Colorless gem can make pale skin look too pale. You may also want to go with the Near Colorless if you are choosing a yellow or rose gold which are warm colored metals. Another consideration, if choosing a warm gold color, the gold will reflect on the gem giving it a warmer hue anyway so you can save yourself a little extra money by going with the warmer Near Colorless.
I tend to recommend the Colorless if someone is choosing the white gold, platinum or palladium settings as these metals are cool toned. However, either gem is suitable but if looking for a very cool, bright white, I would definitely go with the Colorless.
If you have any further questions we haven’t answered here, we are always happy to help. You can either email us at info@laraci.com or call us toll free 1-844-452-7224 10AM – 6PM PST
Also, please check out our Moissanite Education page
https://www.laraci.com/moissanite-education.php
Our Moissanite Video page
https://www.laraci.com/moissanit
Is Moissanite a real gem?
Yes! We get this question often. I think though, when most people ask us this, they mean “Does it come from the ground?” Moissanite doesn’t come from the ground, it actually comes from space and was first discovered in 1912 when a meteorite crashed to the earth. Fortunately there aren’t many meteorites crashing to earth, making Moissanite extremely rare so it is lab created.
Is Moissanite a real diamond?
Moissanite looks like a diamond but with 10% more sparkle. Moissanite is comprised of silicon carbide and diamond is carbon.
Are all moissanite gems created equal?
No. Just as with diamonds, not all are of the best quality. The clarity and color (or actual lack of color) indicate a better stone when purchasing a moissanite – just like diamond. We only offer the industry leading Charles & Colvard and NEO brands. We believe their moissanite gems to be of the highest quality consistently. Charles & Colvard held the Moissanite patent for 20 years and in this time they perfected moissanite to the colorless and near colorless status that is available today. These 2 brands will never discolor as some other brands do. The stone you purchase today will stay exactly the same clarity and color for the lifetime of that gem – eternal.
Does Moissanite look like a diamond?
Yes, it would be hard to find someone including a jeweler that can tell them apart without a jeweler’s loop. Even with a jeweler’s loop, they would need a well trained eye that is well versed in Moissanite.
Does Moissanite have a green or yellow hue?
The earliest generations of moissanite did have a yellow or even a green hue to them and some brands still do. In our jewelry we only use Charles and Colvard and NEO colorless and near colorless, which DO NOT look green or yellow. We should note thought, that if you see Charles and Colvard at your local Department store and it looks warm (yellow) it is because the colorless and near colorless gems are and will only ever be available to authorized jewelers and not the big box stores.
Is Moissanite as durable as a Diamond?
All gemstones are measured on the MOHS scale of mineral hardness.
You can see by the graph that Moissanite has a 9.25 rating making it nearly as hard as a diamond. The MOHs scale is a quantitative and comparative tool to measure gems by. Moissanite can definitely withstand the demands of everyday life. Moissanite is the 2nd hardest white gem used in jewelry making and the 2nd hardest gem period.
Are you rings solid gold or are they gold plated?
We get this question once in a while due to the lower cost of the setting and overall ring. They are all solid gold just like you would get from any jewelry store. Either 14kt, 18kt, platinum or palladium. It is our goal to offer much better prices on engagement rings than the “traditional” engagement ring – so not only the much more budget friendly Moissanite but also a reduced rate on the setting.
Are your sidestones diamond or Moissanite?
Our rings are completely 100% Ethical so do not contain diamonds – anything that is mined cannot be Ethical.
Can I get diamond sidestones?
Not in our rings but here’s something worth mentioning: when purchasing a ring with melee (small sidestones) the diamonds are typically of a lower quality – they won’t normally take a near colorless or colorless diamond that is rarer, therefore more expensive and cut it up to make small melee. Whereas with Moissanite, it is lab grown and is a higher quality stone every time.
Can I special order a ring?
Yes, absolutely! There is an extra fee though for the CAD rendering (to see what your ring would look like in a computer generated, real life format) and if you were to go forward with the design there is a fee for the mold. You then have a unique ring, like no other!
Does a custom ring take a long time to produce?
Once the design is approved the actual process of making of the ring generally takes 7-10 business days.
Is a custom ring refundable?
No.
What if I just want a small change to a ring you already offer, is this custom?
Yes. A CAD rendering still needs to be done and a new ring mold must be made.
Fun Fact: Most people can figure out the savings of a Moissanite engagement ring by comparing with a diamond engagement ring. However, most people think it’s probably 1/2 to 1/3 the price of a diamond ring – it is actually 1/40th + depending on the size and shape of the stone. The average price of a diamond engagement ring in North America is $5000 and the average center stone size is 1ct. This means the cut, clarity, and color are far below ideal. The ideal is near flawless (flawless to the naked eye), colorless or near colorless (color grade D,E,F for colorless and G,H,I for near colorless). This means the average engagements ring’s diamond is a J color or lower which gives it a yellow or brownish hue (you may not notice the warmth unless held next to a near colorless or colorless gem and then it’s obvious). The average diamond will also have visible inclusions (flaws). Each diamond is cut based on these inclusions (in part) so can have a less than ideal cut as well in an effort to cut around poor areas in the rough. The Moissanite we carry has a D,E,F color grade (Colorless) or G,H,I (Near Colorless). Since Moissanite is lab grown, it is free from inclusions caused by debris in the ground and the cut is ideal every time! So to sum up, if you were to purchase a 1 carat round diamond, colorless with a comparable cut and clarity to the Charles & Colvard or NEO brand Moissanite, you would be shelling out approximately $23,000 compared to the $460 C & C Colorless or the $450 NEO Colorless (at the time of article – prices subject to change without notice).
This always brings about the next question: Why do people buy diamonds then? Many reasons I guess… For some, it’s just not real if it’s not a diamond. Others don’t even think about, it’s just what you do, isn’t it? And for many, they haven’t even heard of Moissanite yet but Moissanite is becoming more and more popular – even more popular that most people could imagine. There are a lot of people out there sporting Moissanite and passing them off as diamonds. I bet everyone has admired someone’s ring that they were told was a diamond or just assumed it was and no harm in that! It really is undistinguishable from a diamond. More often than not, we get an order from someone who saw a friends Moissanite ring, thought it was a diamond and was stunned that it wasn’t and was even more surprised at the savings.
This brings us to the next top question:
How do I know which Moissanite to get? Colorless or Near Colorless?
Well, there is no hard and fast rule but some of the things that I like to keep in mind are: skin tone – is she fair, pale? If so, you may want to go with Near Colorless which has a slight bit of warmth – not noticeable unless you hold it up to the coolness of the Colorless. The coolness of the Colorless gem can make pale skin look too pale. You may also want to go with the Near Colorless if you are choosing a yellow or rose gold which are warm colored metals. Another consideration, if choosing a warm gold color, the gold will reflect on the gem giving it a warmer hue anyway so you can save yourself a little extra money by going with the warmer Near Colorless.
I tend to recommend the Colorless if someone is choosing the white gold, platinum or palladium settings as these metals are cool toned. However, either gem is suitable but if looking for a very cool, bright white, I would definitely go with the Colorless.
If you have any further questions we haven’t answered here, we are always happy to help. You can either email us at info@laraci.com or call us toll free 1-844-452-7224 10AM – 6PM PST
Also, please check out our Moissanite Education page
https://www.laraci.com/moissanite-education.php
Our Moissanite Video page
https://www.laraci.com/moissani
Are you rings solid gold or are they gold plated?
We get this question once in a while due to the lower cost of the setting and overall ring. They are all solid gold just like you would get from any jewelry store. Either 14kt, 18kt, platinum or palladium. It is our goal to offer much better prices on engagement rings than the “traditional” engagement ring – so not only the much more budget friendly Moissanite but also a reduced rate on the setting.
Are your sidestones diamond or Moissanite?
Our rings are completely 100% Ethical so do not contain diamonds – anything that is mined cannot be Ethical.
Can I get diamond sidestones?
Not in our rings but here’s something worth mentioning: when purchasing a ring with melee (small sidestones) the diamonds are typically of a lower quality – they won’t normally take a near colorless or colorless diamond that is rarer, therefore more expensive and cut it up to make small melee. Whereas with Moissanite, it is lab grown and is a higher quality stone every time.
Can I special order a ring?
Yes, absolutely! There is an extra fee though for the CAD rendering (to see what your ring would look like in a computer generated, real life format) and if you were to go forward with the design there is a fee for the mold. You then have a unique ring, like no other!
Does a custom ring take a long time to produce?
Once the design is approved the actual process of making of the ring generally takes 7-10 business days.
Is a custom ring refundable?
No.
What if I just want a small change to a ring you already offer, is this custom?
Yes. A CAD rendering still needs to be done and a new ring mold must be made.
Fun Fact: Most people can figure out the savings of a Moissanite engagement ring by comparing with a diamond engagement ring. However, most people think it’s probably 1/2 to 1/3 the price of a diamond ring – it is actually 1/40th + depending on the size and shape of the stone. The average price of a diamond engagement ring in North America is $5000 and the average center stone size is 1ct. This means the cut, clarity, and color are far below ideal. The ideal is near flawless (flawless to the naked eye), colorless or near colorless (color grade D,E,F for colorless and G,H,I for near colorless). This means the average engagements ring’s diamond is a J color or lower which gives it a yellow or brownish hue (you may not notice the warmth unless held next to a near colorless or colorless gem and then it’s obvious). The average diamond will also have visible inclusions (flaws). Each diamond is cut based on these inclusions (in part) so can have a less than ideal cut as well in an effort to cut around poor areas in the rough. The Moissanite we carry has a D,E,F color grade (Colorless) or G,H,I (Near Colorless). Since Moissanite is lab grown, it is free from inclusions caused by debris in the ground and the cut is ideal every time! So to sum up, if you were to purchase a 1 carat round diamond, colorless with a comparable cut and clarity to the Charles & Colvard or NEO brand Moissanite, you would be shelling out approximately $23,000 compared to the $460 C & C Colorless or the $450 NEO Colorless (at the time of article – prices subject to change without notice).
This always brings about the next question: Why do people buy diamonds then? Many reasons I guess… For some, it’s just not real if it’s not a diamond. Others don’t even think about, it’s just what you do, isn’t it? And for many, they haven’t even heard of Moissanite yet but Moissanite is becoming more and more popular – even more popular that most people could imagine. There are a lot of people out there sporting Moissanite and passing them off as diamonds. I bet everyone has admired someone’s ring that they were told was a diamond or just assumed it was and no harm in that! It really is undistinguishable from a diamond. More often than not, we get an order from someone who saw a friends Moissanite ring, thought it was a diamond and was stunned that it wasn’t and was even more surprised at the savings.
This brings us to the next top question:
How do I know which Moissanite to get? Colorless or Near Colorless?
Well, there is no hard and fast rule but some of the things that I like to keep in mind are: skin tone – is she fair, pale? If so, you may want to go with Near Colorless which has a slight bit of warmth – not noticeable unless you hold it up to the coolness of the Colorless. The coolness of the Colorless gem can make pale skin look too pale. You may also want to go with the Near Colorless if you are choosing a yellow or rose gold which are warm colored metals. Another consideration, if choosing a warm gold color, the gold will reflect on the gem giving it a warmer hue anyway so you can save yourself a little extra money by going with the warmer Near Colorless.
I tend to recommend the Colorless if someone is choosing the white gold, platinum or palladium settings as these metals are cool toned. However, either gem is suitable but if looking for a very cool, bright white, I would definitely go with the Colorless.
If you have any further questions we haven’t answered here, we are always happy to help. You can either email us at info@laraci.com or call us toll free 1-844-452-7224 10AM – 6PM PST
Also, please check out our Moissanite Education page
https://www.laraci.com/moissanite-education.php
Our Moissanite Video page
https://www.laraci.com/moissanite.php