Moissanite is often compared to diamonds and therefore is often treated as a “fake” diamond or “diamond look-alike” rather than a gemstone in its own right. As it looks similar and has some similar properties, the use of moissanite in jewellery is discussed as a choice of moissanite vs diamond. However, moissanite has some fantastic qualities that make it a great choice for all kinds of jewellery, and just because it has a slightly different sparkle to diamond doesn't make it fake looking.
Moissanite Has Extra Sparkle
The fire and brilliance of moissanite is actually higher than that of diamonds due to its higher refractive index (2.65–2.69) than diamond (2.42). Some people are worried about the glitter of their moissanite rings being different to that of a diamond, but it is definitely not overpowering to the point of looking fake, and we say sparkle as bright as you can! Moissanite is unique in its own right and the slightly more colourful sparkle may speak to you more than the whiter, grey, blue light reflected out of a diamond. When light hits a moissanite engagement ring, it sparkles colours in the surface of the stone and can produce almost a rainbow disco ball effect, which many people fall in love with. Moissanite lovers are attracted by the sparkle and fire of moissanite stones; the colour is quite vibrant and fiery compared to that of a diamond.
Moissanite Can Look Different Under Varied Lighting
Due to that extra fire and brilliance, most of the time a white moissanite stone will look colourless, but in certain lightings and angles, there may be hints of coloured overtones. On a sunny day, moissanite will sparkle with rainbow tones. This is often very subtle, and only the actual ring wearers may report this effect in hue as they see the ring under different types of light. In the end, this is quite an indistinguishable difference that will most likely all but go unnoticed.
Moissanite Can Be Coloured
Moissanite stones can be coloured easily to create unique pieces of jewellery that would otherwise be limited by the natural colour of the gem. The way this is done is a chemical colour coating is applied to the bottom of the stone and shines through the gem, making it appear a certain colour. The colour is durable and will last a lifetime, and won’t fade with time. Here at Cullen, along with our colourless moissanite we offer green, blue, grey, yellow and champagne.
Moissanite is Cost-effective
For people who like quite blingy or intricately designed jewellery, moissanite allows them to achieve the design they want without breaking the bank. A moissanite engagement ring can have a large centre stone or designs such as pavé or halo without driving the cost up significantly. Using multiple stones and delicately shaped gold or platinum to create a particular design or shape will be much better priced than if you decided to use other gems, such as diamond. At the end of the day, isn’t the look of your jewellery more important than how much it costs? It is possible to get the jewellery you imagine when you don’t have to worry about the cost of every single gem. If you want to get matching earrings for your moissanite bracelet, you can go for it and not worry about the cost!
Moissanite is a great choice for jewellery on its own merits, rather than a diamond look-alike. It is an elegant gem that makes a beautiful and sparkly stone for jewellery of all kinds, for a lifetime of wearing and compliments.
