The Pros and Cons of Moissanite
Β Β Β Β When looking for engagement ring options or wedding bands, you may have considered going with a diamond alternative, such as moissanite, rather than a traditional stone. But what are some pros and cons of choosing moissanite over its more common alternative? Check them out below.
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Pros
-Moissanite is an Ethical Choice Compared to Diamonds
Β Β Β Β Β To begin with, moissanite has an amazing story behind its discoveryβit was originally discovered in a meteor crater, it literally came from the stars. It doesnβt get much cooler than that. Itβs created now in a lab, which is absolutely a pro as you can be positive itβs created in an ethical and sustainable way. If the ethics of the diamond industry are a concern for you, choosing a moissanite ring might be the perfect way to get that diamond look you love, but with an ethical eco-conscious background.
-Moissanite Sparkles More than Diamonds
Β Β Β Β Β Moissanite is incredibly bright it has double the refraction of diamonds and if youβre thinking of one of the new designer cubic zirconia thereβs just no comparison to moissanite in beauty and sparkle. Moissanite doesnβt attract the grease and debris that a diamond does either. So, if youβre looking to get a ring with a lot of sparkle, moissanite is a better choice than diamonds
-Moissanite Is Almost as Hard as Diamonds
Β Β Β Β Β Although not technically as hard and scratch resistant as a diamond, moissanite comes very close. At a 9.25 to 9.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, moissanite is second only to diamonds and is quite difficult to harm or scratch. Therefore moissanite is a much better choice than other semi-precious stones which will scratch over time, If youβre comparing Moissanite to diamonds and want to go with the one thatβs more scratch-resistant, both stones are comparable in this arena and would come out pretty close in that competition.
-Moissanite Is Costs Much Less Than Diamonds
Β Β Β Β Β Perhaps considered one of the biggest pros of all, itβs no surprise that when it comes to price, moissanite is going to win hands down. Itβs significantly less costly than its other precious counterparts, and because it is so aesthetically like diamonds, itβs an especially great options for couples who love the diamond look, but donβt love the diamond price tag.
Cons
-Some People Might Ask Why You Bought a βfakeβ Diamond
Β Β Β Β Β Whenever we do anything in life that bucks tradition there will be people who criticize us for it. Whether it be from the βdiamonds symbolize foreverβ standpoint or if they assume what youβve got is a βfake diamondβ rather than a βReal Moissaniteβ When it comes down to it just as your choice of spouse is yours alone to make so is your choice of engagement ring. Itβs really no oneβs business but your own. If you want to shout from the rooftops about your gorgeous sparkly moissanite or you want its beauty to speak for itself, thatβs your business.
-Sometimes the Color of Moissanite Is Not as Clear White as Diamonds
Β Β Β Β Β Depending on the brand and type, moissanite can appear to have a yellow or greenish tone, especially the ones created a few years ago. If youβre looking to purchase moissanite but would like it to have as close to diamond aesthetics as possible, really make sure you look for one that is as colorless as you can find. The good news is that once the patent on moissanite expired it opened the market up and allowed for competition. Because of this a new formula for creating moissanite has replaced the old. This new formula provides for true colorless moissanite, nearly colorless G-H and colorless E-F.
-Some Jewelers Wonβt Work on Moissanite
Β Β Β Β Β Β A big concern when purchasing moissanite jewelry is that many jewelers refuse to work on it. This however isnβt an issue when you purchase your Moissanite fine jewelry from DovEggs because DovEggs includes maintenance in the warranty of every piece they sell.
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So, when it comes down to it choosing an engagement ring is a very personal choice If youβre considering moissanite I hope this list of pros and cons will make that choice easier for you.