Journal — Gemstone Education

Choosing your gemstone: Moissanite or Cultured Diamond? Are you ready to embark on the journey of selecting the perfect engagement ring? The team at the Moissanite company are here to help you become confident in making such an important and everlasting decision! In this article, we'll be taking a closer look at two popular gemstone options: moissanite and cultured diamonds. By understanding the unique properties of each, you'll be able to make an informed decision that fits your budget, style, and values. So let's dive in and discover the perfect gemstone for your forever ring! Moissanite - The Ethical Diamond...

Why choose laboratory grown diamonds? When it comes to purchasing a diamond, you may have heard the terms “lab grown” and “cultured” diamond. But what exactly is a lab grown diamond and why should you consider choosing one over a traditionally mined diamond? If you're in the market for a diamond, you may have heard about laboratory grown diamonds. But what are they, and why should you consider them? In this blog post, we'll break down the benefits of choosing a lab grown diamond, and why it's a great choice for those who want a real diamond, deriving from ethical...

Moissanite is adored for its beautiful colourless appearance, delivering a classic and timeless look. However, similarly to diamonds, moissanite is available in a variety of colours and tones, with one of our most loved being champagne. Moissanite is its own unique gemstone, just as sapphires and emeralds are distinct gemstones in their own right. It boasts remarkable durability and an uncanny visual resemblance to a diamond, making it the perfect alternative for fine jewellery. Champagne moissanite is a lab-grown gemstone composed of silicon carbide (SiC), celebrated for its exceptional brilliance, durability, and ethical origins, just like its colourless counterpart. It...

Gemstones & their meanings While moissanite will always be our favourite gemstone, there are so many beautiful jewels in the world that would be remiss for us not to discuss. Plus, as jewellery design styles develop and modernise, there are many divine new ways to include other gemstones in your moissanite engagement ring or wedding band. The Moissanite Company only utilises laboratory created gemstones. Let’s begin with highlighting some of the most popular gemstones and their meanings. Sapphire:The birthstone for September, sapphires come in a few different colours, but the most common and well known is a royal blue gemstone, and many believe...