How Is Moissanite Made?
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Diamonds are made under pressure,” but the process behind creating ethical, lab-grown Moissanite is far less well known.
Moissanites are recognised as the 'gemstone from the stars', named after French chemist, Henri Moissan who discovered the stone in a meteorite crater in 1893 and mistook it for a diamond. Naturally occurring Moissanite is incredibly rare. Scientists have since innovated and developed a process to create Silicon Carbide (SiC) crystals which can be cut into the worlds most brilliant gemstone.
Today, naturally occurring Moissanite is exceptionally rare, which is why all Moissanite available today is lab-grown under carefully controlled conditions. Through a sophisticated process of heat and pressure, silicon and carbon are combined to form Moissanite crystals. Each stone is then meticulously cut to its ideal shape and faceting style, maximising its brilliance and fire.
At TMC Fine Jewellers, we have proudly pioneered the jewellery industry with our own Signature Range of Moissanites: The Moissanite Company Moissanite. Our moissanite is grown and cut to the exacting standards set by TMC Fine Jewellers to create the most diamond-like alternative, in terms of quality and appearance.
All The Moissanite Company Moissanite gemstones we produce and utilise are D colour and VVS1 clarity, equivalent to the GIA's standard of a colourless diamond. We also work with a variety of coloured moissanites and our Signature Champagne moissanite. We are proud to offer Australia's highest quality moissanite.
Choosing lab-created Moissanite comes with incredible benefits. Not only does it allow for exceptional colour and clarity control, ensuring every stone meets the highest quality standards, but it’s also the more ethical choice — conflict-free and with minimal impact on our planet. Creating these precious gemstones in a laboratory allows for sustainable and controlled conditions — a more ethical option compared to mined diamonds.
Moissanite, with its distinctive brilliance and undeniable allure, is a thoughtful, modern alternative — one that embodies elegance without compromise. It gives you the freedom to dream without sacrifice, embracing them with trust and admiration.
Every piece we create carries the promise of a better choice — for you and for the future. Begin your journey today — design your dream ring with our Signature Ring Builder or secure a one-on-one, no-obligation consultation with one of our jewellery experts.
