GEMSTONE 101

Moissanite

Not a diamond. Not an imitation.

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9.25
Mohs hardness — second only to diamond
2.65
Refractive index — above diamond's 2.42
2.4×
The fire (dispersion) of a diamond

Why moissanite

Why choose moissanite?

Moissanite has a beauty all its own. Made of silicon carbide, it’s a gemstone with a different composition and character from diamond. First discovered in a meteorite crater in 1893, the moissanite used in jewelry today is lab-created and durable enough for everyday wear.

What we love most is its lively sparkle. Moissanite has more fire than diamond, creating colorful rainbow flashes as it catches the light. For some, that extra shimmer is exactly the appeal; others find themselves drawn to a diamond’s balance of white sparkle and color. Its accessible price is another reason to love it, leaving more room in your budget for the design details that make your ring feel personal.

Curious how they compare? We’ll show you both side by side in our showroom, so you can see what catches your eye.

The 101, side by side

How the three compare

The honest breakdown our advisors walk you through in person.

Hardness (Mohs)
9.25 — second only to diamond
Brilliance (RI)
2.65 — higher than diamond
Fire (dispersion)
0.104 — ~2.4× a diamond
Origin
Lab-created, traceable
Price
Most affordable

Lab and mined diamonds are physically identical — the differences that matter are price and origin.

Same shapes as diamonds

Shapes and styles

01
The classics

Round and cushion are the timeless shapes moissanite is best known for.

02
The trends

Ovals and marquise which are the shapes leading today's engagement styles.

03
The match

We'll help you find the center stone that fits your setting and style.

Backed by Charles & Colvard

We're an authorized Charles & Colvard retailer, and every moissanite is backed by their Limited Lifetime Warranty against changes in fire, brilliance, or color.

See our Lifetime Warranty →

Ready when you are

See them in person.

Moissanite's extra fire is easiest to judge with your own eyes. Our advisors will set it next to lab and natural diamonds so you can decide which look is yours.

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