What is a Moissanite?
If you’re dabbling into the world of Moissanite and want to know exactly what it is – keep reading. The trend of moissanite rings boomed as couples were looking to make a more economical decision for their engagement ring, but didn’t necessarily want to compromise on the look, so instead, are opting for lab-grown gemstones like moissanite or lab-grown diamonds.
The benefits of man-made stones are that they don’t act unpredictably - they can be cut to any shape or size, unlike mined diamonds which come only in the sizes they are mined in, and these can only be cut to particular shapes depending on the mined mined shape of the diamond. At Cullen Jewellery, we have moissanite stones in almost every shape - even the most intricate like a romantic heart cut, and the classic emerald cut.
Who Should Choose A Moissanite Engagement Ring?
Moissanite engagement rings require TLC like mined and lab-grown diamonds. Over time, some gemstones can become dull and cloudy by general dirt and grime. Things our hands interact with in daily life like cleaning products, hand washes and creams can leave a film on the stone which over time builds up. A comparable stone to moissanite is white sapphire, though the latter can age and turn yellow over time Thanks to moissanite being a hard stone, and being a carbon silicate, it repels dirt and shines brightly making it a great option for those who have active lifestyles, though it’s a good idea to clean your ring regularly for maximum sparkle.
Moissanite engagement rings require TLC like mined and lab-grown diamonds. Over time, some gemstones can become dull and cloudy by general dirt and grime. Things our hands interact with in daily life like cleaning products, hand washes and creams can leave a film on the stone which over time builds up. A comparable stone to moissanite is white sapphire, though the latter can age and turn yellow over time Thanks to moissanite being a hard stone, and being a carbon silicate, it repels dirt and shines brightly making it a great option for those who have active lifestyles, though it’s a good idea to clean your ring regularly for maximum sparkle.
Moissanite Rings at Cullen Jewellery
We’ve designed our moissanite engagement ring collection to suit every personal style. From the classic oval cut Bethany, to a show-stopping marquise cut Stephanie - we have something to suit every lifestyle and aesthetic.
Moissanite rings are wildly more affordable than mined diamonds, particularly if you’re looking for a high-carat weight.
At Cullen Jewellery, all of our moissanite stones have a clarity grade of VVSI-2 - which are “eye clean” stones, meaning as long as you take care of them, your stone will shine as bright, or brighter, as a diamond. It’s important to go with a jeweller you trust if you’re looking into buying a moissanite engagement ring as there are different grades available on the market.
Choosing which type of stone to place in your engagement ring is arguably the most important, and difficult part. Each specialist or jeweller will likely be subconsciously trying to steer you in the direction of whichever stone they deal with, so it’s advisable to go to a jeweller who deals in one or more types of gemstone - so you can get an understanding of all your options. If you’d like to discuss all your options, you can book a consultation with our team here.
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