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How is Moissanite Made? While you might have heard that ‘diamonds are made under pressure’, the process behind producing an ethical, lab created Moissanite is much lesser known. Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by scientist, Dr Henri Moissan. He was examining rock samples from a meteor crater and at first, he mistakenly identified the gemstones as diamonds. It wasn’t until 1904 that Dr Moissan realised the rock samples were not diamonds, they were in fact silicon carbide (SiC) which we now know as Moissanite.  Today, naturally occurring Moissanite is exceptionally rare, and therefore all Moissanite on the market is...

Does Moissanite Have Inclusions? When shopping for a diamond ring, lots of terms are mentioned: clarity, inclusions, colour, carat… but people often ask us: does Moissanite have inclusions too? Moissanites do in fact have inclusions and clarity gradings. In this blog post, we’re going to go into more detail about Moissanite clarity and inclusions, and why it’s so important to choose a high quality gemstone.  Clarity grade refers to the number of imperfections that a stone has. These are referred to as inclusions. Ranging from F (Flawless) through to I (Included), the best looking diamonds and Moissanites are ones with...

Does Moissanite Look Fake? With a price point much lower than diamonds, Moissanite is quickly becoming an incredibly popular and highly ethical alternative to the traditional engagement stone. However, due to their very similar visual appearance, people often ask: is Moissanite a fake diamond? While Moissanite is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a “fake diamond alternative”, Moissanite is its own unique, high-quality gemstone. Despite more often being lab-created rather than naturally occurring, Moissanite is not fake – it is comprised of the chemical compound silicon carbide (SiC) and is the perfect choice for those wanting an ethical gemstone with a timeless...

Does Moissanite Go Cloudy? As a newly popular engagement ring option in Australia, the quality and longevity of moissanite rings is often queried. A common question we’re asked is; will moissanite will go cloudy? Moissanite is a high-quality, genuine gemstone and will never go cloudy, discoloured or dull. Some other stones, like cubic zirconia, are inclined to discolour over time due to their chemical makeup and instability in certain environments. These stones can also be porous, absorbing cosmetics and dirt, quickly becoming irreversibly dull. Rest assured, your moissanite is comprised of the chemical compound silicon carbide (SiC), which is extremely durable, impermeable, and the perfect gemstone to last...