A big moment is happening for moissanite. With more and more fashion-conscious brides opting for this stunning clear white gemstone, it has been making wonders in the world of engagement rings. However, because moissanite was only found a century ago, a lot of people have never heard of it. Want to learn more about the 2018 hot stone? Here are some fascinating facts about the oval moissanite engagement ring available at AGI Design.
More Brilliant Than Diamonds
White diamonds and moissanite have a similar appearance; however, there are notable visual variances. The enhanced brilliance of moissanite is one difference that many would view as advantageous. Diamonds can reflect and refract more light than moissanite due to their faceting pattern, giving them more fire and sparkle (the rainbow light produced by gemstones).
Incredibly Durable
The remarkable durability of moissanite, which makes it ideal for everyday use, is one of the things that make it such a terrific option for an engagement ring. It has a Mohs hardness rating of 9.25, making it tougher than almost all gemstones (the one exception: diamonds, which is slightly higher at a 10).
Additionally, because of its great heat resistance, it is less likely to be harmed during jewellery repair (or a house fire, for that matter).
Pocket-friendly
Engagement rings made of moissanite in Canada are approximately 90% less expensive than those made of diamonds. Therefore, moissanite diamond engagement rings should be your first choice if you want to save money without compromising the regality and authenticity of the gemstone. Since moissanite stones are now primarily created in laboratories, cutting off the cost of mining also lowers the price of moissanite. Even though moissanite gemstones are less expensive than diamonds, they are not a poor substitute for real diamonds. Engagement rings made of moissanite are distinctive, seductive, strong, genuine, and dazzling.
Many designs and cuts available
Stones made of moissanite in Toronto are priced according to size. The carat weight of the diamond increases with the size of the stone. The availability of numerous styles and shapes of moissanite engagement rings for you. There are many other forms available, including triangle, crisis, octagon, old European, round, cushion, princess, oval, radiant, pear, heart, trillion, and many more.
Is Moissanite a Diamond Alternative?
Moissanite should not be compared to diamonds by both specialists and laypeople. The two gemstones are completely distinct from one another in terms of their composition, brightness, and colour.
Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth, they are naturally occurring, and they are extremely valuable. The majority of the time, silicon carbide is used to make moissanite in laboratories. In addition, they differ greatly from diamonds in terms of hue and light refraction.
Although the diamond and moissanite may appear relatively similar up close, especially to the untrained eye, they are unmistakably different.
Now, does this imply that moissanite or other custom jewelry in Canada is superior to or inferior to a diamond? In the end, no one can definitively respond to that subjective question. Moissanite and a diamond are quite different stones with very different properties; neither is better or worse than the other.
