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Carat Equivalent Explained: Choosing the Perfect Moissanite Size At TMC Fine Jewellers, we know designing your forever ring is a deeply personal journey, one guided by love, intention, and often the dream of a particular carat size. When it comes to Moissanite, understanding carat weight can look a little different to that of a diamond. We’re here to walk you through what moissanite carats truly represent and how to choose the perfect size for your Moissanite engagement ring. While carat is often thought of as a visual indicator of size, it’s actually a measure of weight. A carat (abbreviated to...

Does Moissanite Scratch Easily? As a newly popular engagement ring option in Australia, the quality and longevity of Moissanite rings is often queried. We’re often asked: does Moissanite scratch easily? Moissanite is a high-quality, genuine gemstone and will never scratch easily. 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 wedding band. Moissanite is also a much better option than other diamond alternatives such as cubic zirconia or crystal. While these stones can look similar, they don’t possess the quality required...

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...