Your Guide to Moissanite Faceting Types
Your ring should be as unique as your love story. One of the most defining elements of your moissanite gemstone is how it’s faceted — the precise way it’s cut to enhance its fire, brilliance, and overall character.
At TMC Fine Jewellers, we believe your dream ring should reflect your personal style, down to the finest detail. Whether you’re drawn to the classic sparkle of a brilliant cut or the understated elegance of an emerald cut, understanding faceting types will help you make the perfect choice.
What is Faceting?
Faceting refers to how light interacts with your gemstone, determining how it reflects, refracts, and disperses light. Unlike diamonds — typically cut to maximise carat weight — moissanite is precisely faceted to unlock its extraordinary brilliance.
Even two stones in the same shape can look dramatically different, depending on how the facets are arranged. Some styles amplify white light for a bright, clear sparkle, while others enhance the stone’s signature fiery rainbow flashes.
Moissanite Faceting Styles
Brilliant Cut
The icon of sparkle. Brilliant-cut moissanite is designed to maximise light return, creating a dazzling play of brilliance. The carefully proportioned facets allow light to enter, reflect internally, and return in a breathtaking display of fire and sparkle. If you love a bright, timeless radiance, the brilliant cut is for you.
Crushed Ice Cut
A softer, more subtle shimmer. Crushed ice faceting features smaller, randomised facets in the pavilion (bottom) of the stone, diffusing light in multiple directions. This results in a more diamond-like appearance, with delicate, scattered brilliance rather than bold flashes of light.
Old Mine Cut
Perfectly imperfect. Old mine cuts embrace a nostalgic, hand-cut aesthetic reminiscent of vintage heirlooms. Their larger, deeper facets create a unique, soft glow — ideal for those drawn to antique charm with a touch of romance.
Emerald Cut
Refined, understated, and endlessly elegant. The emerald cut features step-cut faceting — sleek, linear facets that run parallel to the edges of the gemstone. This sophisticated cut showcases a soft, glowing clarity rather than a high-intensity sparkle, making it a favourite for those who appreciate classic luxury.
Rose Cut
A truly distinctive choice. The rose cut is inspired by the petals of a blooming flower, featuring a domed top covered in triangular facets. With fewer facets than modern cuts, it softly diffuses light, offering a uniquely romantic, vintage aesthetic.
Old European Cut
A celebration of antique craftsmanship. The old European cut dates back to 1890-1930, featuring a rounded shape and a smaller central table that creates a distinctive play of light. If you love the idea of a timeless heirloom with vintage soul, this cut is a perfect choice.
Crafted for your forever.
At TMC Fine Jewellers, every moissanite is hand-cut to exact proportions, ensuring unparalleled fire, brilliance, and optical precision. We exclusively work with D Colour, VVS1 Clarity moissanite, so no matter which faceting style you choose, your stone will reflect the highest standards of beauty and craftsmanship.
Moissanite is the perfect choice for those seeking an ethical, sustainable alternative to diamonds, without compromising on brilliance or luxury. With our expert craftsmanship and bespoke design process, we bring your vision to life — creating a piece as meaningful and enduring as your love story.
Begin your journey today. Design your dream ring with our Signature Ring Builder or book a consultation for a no-obligation quote with our jewellery experts.
