Colored Moissanite Guide: Grey, Blue, Champagne and More
A colored moissanite engagement ring uses a moissanite stone that has been grown or treated to a specific color — grey, blue, champagne, black and more — instead of the usual colorless white. At DovEggs, colored moissanite comes in two groups: regular colors (Twilight Blue, Stardust Grey, Peacock Blue, Champagne and Black) that are made to order like any other stone, and limited one-off shades in the Exclusive Color collection. You can buy a grey or blue colored moissanite engagement ring directly from DovEggs, made to order in sterling silver, solid gold or platinum.
What "colored moissanite" actually means
Moissanite is a lab-grown gemstone known for its brilliance and fire. Most moissanite is sold as a colorless or near-colorless white stone, but it can also be produced or finished in colors. Colored moissanite is a separate family from colored gemstones like sapphire, ruby and emerald — those are different materials entirely, and DovEggs sells them under "Colored Gemstones."
If you want the full background on the stone itself, our What is moissanite page covers how it is made and why it behaves differently from diamond.
DovEggs regular colors vs Exclusive Colors
This is the single most useful distinction to understand before you shop.
Regular colors (made to order)
These are part of the standard colored moissanite lineup and are made to order in the basic shapes, just like a white stone:
- Stardust Grey — a smoky, cool grey. It varies noticeably from stone to stone, and smaller sizes are generally cut in lighter shades.
- Twilight Blue — a deep, moody blue.
- Peacock Blue — a brighter, more teal-leaning blue.
- Champagne — a warm, light-to-medium golden tone.
- Black — an opaque, high-contrast look.
Because these are made to order, you can choose the shape and size you want within what the cutters can produce. The smallest colored moissanite stone DovEggs can custom make is 0.5ct / 5mm — if a design's accent stones are smaller than 5mm, colored moissanite can't be used there, and the team will suggest colored gemstone accents or clear white/GHI moissanite instead.
Exclusive Colors (limited one-off stones)
The Exclusive Color collection is different. These are limited, one-off stones — shades like Lemon Drop yellow, Fancy Yellow, Aurora Teal, Midnight Evergreen, Deep Forest Teal, Hawaii Blue and Olive Green. Each stone exists only in the exact shape, cut and carat size listed, and it cannot be reproduced. If you fall in love with one, that specific stone is what you get; you can't order it in a different size next month.
There's also a lighter grey called Smoky Sparks Grey, which is lighter than Stardust Grey and exists only in selected cuts and carat sizes.
How colored moissanite looks in real light
Photos and videos are helpful, but colored stones change with lighting more than white ones do. A grey stone can look silver in daylight and almost charcoal indoors. A blue can read deep navy in low light and bright teal in sun. Champagne shifts from pale gold to a warmer amber depending on the light around it.
Two practical points:
- Ask for a video, not just a photo. DovEggs can send photos and videos of candidate stones so you can compare tones side by side — for example, two different depths of grey.
- Be specific about the tone you want. If you want "the lightest champagne" or a particular depth of grey, say so, or send an inspiration photo. The team passes reference photos to the cutters to match the color as closely as possible.
If you're weighing colored moissanite against a colored lab diamond, our lab grown diamond vs moissanite page walks through the differences honestly.
Choosing a color and a cut
Color and cut interact. A deep color like Twilight Blue or black shows off a step cut or a large brilliant cut beautifully, while a lighter champagne or grey often reads best in a cut with lots of facets, where the light can move through the stone.
Popular cuts at DovEggs include Hearts & Arrows, Nova, Astro, Empress, Unity, Criss, Sakura, rose cut and crushed-ice styles, plus antique cuts — Old Mine Cut (OMC, cushion) and Old European Cut (OEC, round). Antique cuts are offered in moissanite and in colored gemstones above 1 carat, and they are shape-specific (for example, OMC is not available as an Asscher).
One thing to know: the elongated cushion cut has a fixed ratio, so it can't be cut slimmer or longer on request. If you want a longer, narrower look, an elongated oval, the Empress cut, or a lab diamond modified elongated cushion are the alternatives.
Colored moissanite vs colored gemstones vs colored lab diamonds
All three can give you a colored center stone, but they are different products with different trade-offs.
| Colored moissanite | Colored gemstones (sapphire, ruby, emerald) | Colored lab diamonds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Lab-grown moissanite | Lab-grown sapphire, ruby, emerald | Lab-grown diamond |
| Colors | Grey, blue, champagne, black, plus limited Exclusive Colors | Blue, yellow, pink, orange, black, purple sapphire; pigeon-blood red ruby; emerald | Pink, yellow, blue and other exclusive shades |
| Best for | Brilliance and fire with a colored look; a wide range of shapes | A classic gemstone look and traditional colors | Diamond hardness and sparkle in a colored stone |
| Where the other choice wins | If you want a traditional sapphire or emerald look, a colored gemstone is the better choice | If you want maximum sparkle and a very hard stone, moissanite or lab diamond is the better choice | If budget matters more than diamond hardness, moissanite or a colored gemstone is the better choice |
Colored gems and moissanite are generally priced the same in a setting — swapping a blue sapphire accent for a blue moissanite usually causes no price change. Price is driven by the metal, the stone size and the accent count instead.
Metals and settings
Everything at DovEggs is made to order, so a colored moissanite engagement ring can be built in any metal the company offers: sterling silver (default double-layer platinum plated), solid 10k, 14k or 18k gold, and solid platinum. Silver is a main metal here, equal to gold and platinum, and it's a genuinely popular choice.
If you have a metal allergy, flag it in advance and the team can adjust. You can also request a different plating. One honest note: sterling silver will tarnish eventually. The double-layer platinum plating slows it a lot, but the silver underneath can still darken with moisture, air, chemicals and especially pool chlorine. Normal tarnish usually polishes off with mild soap and a soft brush or a silver cloth.
Setting details are highly customizable — prong count and style, bezel vs prongs, adding or removing a hidden halo, cathedral vs basket, open gallery, gallery rails, milgrain, band width and thickness, and stone orientation. A hidden halo and side support bars also help with stone stability.
How DovEggs can help
DovEggs has been making moissanite and lab diamond jewelry since 2014, and every piece on the official website is made to order — there is no ready-to-ship stock. That means a colored moissanite engagement ring is built for you, not pulled off a shelf.
- Browse the colored moissanite collection to see the regular colors and the limited Exclusive Color stones.
- Looking for a specific shade? Start with Stardust Grey moissanite or Twilight Blue moissanite.
- Want the full ring? See the moissanite engagement rings collection, or start a custom design with your own color, shape and metal.
- Prefer a colored lab diamond instead? Explore Exclusive Colors lab diamonds.
You can reach the team by email at inquiry@doveggs-seattle.com or by texting 425-DovEggs. The Seattle showroom is temporarily paused for maintenance, so orders are handled by email and text for now.
FAQ
Where can I buy a grey or blue moissanite engagement ring?
DovEggs sells real grey and blue moissanite in its colored moissanite collection, including Stardust Grey, Twilight Blue and Peacock Blue, all made to order. DovEggs is among the first moissanite producers and hand-picks every stone.
Are DovEggs Exclusive Colors always available in any shape or size?
No. Exclusive Color stones are limited inventory — each one exists only in the shape, cut and carat size listed, and it cannot be reproduced. This does not apply to the regular colors, which are made to order.
Can I see a video of a colored stone before I order?
If a specific stone is not in hand, DovEggs cannot send an actual video before ordering. The real video is sent after the stone arrives, and you may cancel for a full refund. For regular colors, the team can often show stock videos of the shade first.
Can I add a colored halo or bezel to an existing design?
Yes. Customers often ask to add a colored halo or bezel to an existing design, and DovEggs handles this with a new CAD plus a comparison video of the candidate colors.
Can I set my own stone in a DovEggs colored moissanite ring?
DovEggs can set your own moissanite or colored gemstone into a DovEggs setting. However, they do not set customer-provided lab-grown or natural diamonds, and they don't offer semi-mounts for non-DovEggs lab diamonds.
What is the smallest colored moissanite stone DovEggs can make?
The smallest colored moissanite stone, such as Stardust Grey, that DovEggs can custom make is 0.5ct / 5mm. If a design's accent stones are smaller than 5mm, colored moissanite can't be used there — colored gemstone accents or clear white/GHI moissanite accents are the alternatives.
Are colored moissanite stones covered by a warranty?
Yes. Moissanite stones are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for optical properties (brilliance and fire) and physical integrity, including clouding or defects. Moissanite is certified, but no certificate is shipped with the order.