Moissanite is manufactured in a laboratory, which means it is man-made and therefore synthetic.
Moissanite is commonly confused with lab-grown or synthetic diamonds, however they have a completely different chemical composition and are valued independently of one another. Moissanite is a diamond alternative.
While Moissanite has almost identical properties of a diamond, it does not replicate the look of a diamond 100%. Moissanite are very sparkly. They have a higher refractive index than that of a diamond so they sparkle a lot more. This 'fire' is often rainbow coloured rather than colourless. In short, good quality Moissanite have a luster equivalent to a diamond but are more fiery.
At the end of the day, Moissanite presents a viable option for those not wanting to purchase a diamond for budgetary or other reasons.
We offer two qualities of Moissanite.
Our Timeless Moissanite® is our gold standard and considered fine quality. Colour is in the DEF range for white gemstones. Timeless Moissanite® are also available in a variety of colours, all are permanent with the exception of pink, where the colour is added to the stone via vapor disposition.
All Timeless Moissanite® are sold with a lifetime warranty. For Timeless Moissanite® , please refer to our sister website: www.timelessmoissanite.co.za
Our medium grade Moissanite are just as beautiful, they fall into the EF colour range and are sold without certification.
