Journal — Gemstone Education

Why Moissanite is More Popular Than Ever While diamonds are traditionally the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, more and more couples are looking for alternatives that offer greater affordability and ethicality.  Sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are common alternatives, popular with members of the royal family and celebrities wanting a colourful ring, but even these beautiful stones lack the durability and timeless simplicity that diamonds offer. Enter: Moissanites. Second only to diamonds on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, moissanite offers an uncanny visual resemblance to diamond, with its colourless presentation and stunning sparkle. In recent years, moissanite has gained significant...

Moissanite Diamond - What You Need To Know As moissanite rapidly grows in popularity, many are mistaken in thinking moissanite is just a variation of diamond, often referring to the stone as ‘moissanite diamond’ because of the uncanny visual similarities. In reality, moissanite is actually a real gemstone, with its own unique characteristics and benefits. From the chemical composition of the stones - a moissanite stone is silicon carbide (SiC) and a diamond is carbon (C) – to the appearance, these two stones are quite different and ‘moissanite diamonds’ don’t exist. Moissanite was discovered in 1893 by scientist, Dr Henri...

Moissanite Ring Terms Explained   Shopping for a ring is an exciting time, but it can be an overwhelming process – particularly if you’ve never purchased an engagement ring or wedding band before. You’ll read plenty of terms you’ve maybe never seen before, and some are similar but different: carats vs karats, halo vs hidden halo… In this blog, we’ll explain some of these terms so you can gain a deeper understanding to ensure you purchase the perfect forever ring. Carats:While most people think of carats as an indicator of the visual size of a stone, the term carat (commonly...

Will Moissanite Last? Choosing your forever ring is a big decision. If you’re here, you’re probably aware of Moissanite. Moissanite engagement and wedding rings continue to grow in popularity, however the quality and longevity of these stones is often queried. So, in this blog post we deep dive on the question: Will moissanite last? Moissanite is a high-quality, genuine gemstone and will not scratch, or change in appearance with cloudiness or colour. Moissanite is comprised of the chemical compound silicon carbide (SiC), which is extremely durable, impermeable, and the perfect stone to last a lifetime as your engagement ring or...