Moissanite is Durable
It will last through everyday wear and tear without scratching, breaking, or chipping as easily as softer gemstones. This hardness makes it an ideal choice for an engagement ring as you’re going to be wearing your engagement ring everyday.
Also question is, is moissanite a good engagement stone?
Moissanite is an excellent engagement ring option. It’s also fantastic for wedding rings, anniversary bands, and promise rings. It’s a durable stone (9.25-9.5 on Mohs Scale of Hardness) that should continue to look beautiful for generations. It looks very similar to diamond but is far less expensive!
One may also ask, what moissanite looks most like a diamond?
Can I pass off my moissanite as a diamond?
Unlike faux diamonds and other gemstones, moissanite is also an effective conductor of heat. For this reason, when using a diamond tester that detects thermal conductivity, moissanite will pass as a diamond.
Can you shower with moissanite?
Yes, you can wear your moissanite engagement ring in the shower. On its own, water will not harm your moissanite stone. However, repeated exposure to soap, shampoo and conditioner can create a build-up of oils on the surface of your ring. This can give your stone a filmy appearance, dulling its sparkle.
Do moissanite rings get cloudy?
Does Moissanite become cloudy? Natural mineral called silicon carbide is where Moissanite grown from. Therefore, Moissanite will never become cloudy, discolour or change its appearance. A Moissanite will maintain its brilliance, colour and clarity for a lifetime and beyond.
Can you scratch moissanite?
Is moissanite resistant to scratching? Yes. Moissanite is durable, tough and extremely resistant to scratching and abrasion. With a hardness of 9.25-9.50, moissanite is harder than all other gemstones except diamond.
Can the average person tell the difference between moissanite and diamond?
The average person absolutely can’t tell the difference between comparable high quality diamond and moissanite.
Which is better moissanite or cubic zirconia?
Moissanite has a toughness rating of 7.6 PSI while CZ is only 2.4 PSI. This means that moissanite is over 3 times resistant to breaking or chipping than CZ. Winner: Moissanite. It is harder than CZ by 1.25 points and three times tougher.
Why are Moissanites so cheap?
Fortunately, Moissanite’s lower price point is not reflective of its quality. The lower price point is simply a reflection of supply and demand in the engagement ring industry. While we are seeing a shift toward using other gemstones for engagement rings, over 90% of couples are still choosing Diamonds.
Does moissanite reflect rainbow?
You’ll notice that moissanite and diamonds have different brilliance. Diamonds distinct sparkle is a unique combination of how it reflects light, the colors that refract through it, and the scintillation. Moissanite has more colors and fire, making quick flashes of rainbow color when moving the stone around.