WHY PICK MOISSANITE? MOISSANITE VS DIAMOND

• What Is Moissanite
• Can Moissanite Pass A Diamond Tester Pen
• Moissanite VS Diamond

‘A diamond is forever.’ I'm sure we've all heard this phrase before. Natural diamonds are favored by people for their market and collection value and have become the gemstone of choice for engagement or marriage. However, due to the high price, it is still prohibitive for most people. However, there are now several substitutes in the market that are similar to natural diamonds. People can have the look of natural diamonds without spending a lot of money. That is - MOISSANITE.

 

What Is Moissanite

Background:
The mineral moissanite was discovered by Henri Moissan while examining rock samples from a meteor crater located in Canyon Diablo, Arizona, in 1893. At first, he mistook the crystals for diamonds, but in 1904, he identified them as silicon carbide. The mineral, silicon carbide, was later named after Moissan.

Characteristics：
① Appearance: Moissanite, like natural diamonds, exudes extraordinary brilliance, especially the colored light of larger sizes (6.5mm or more in diameter, i.e., 1 carat) is very dazzling and striking when illuminated by sunlight.
② Hardness and Durability: According to the Mohs Mineral Hardness Scale (with a diamond as the upper limit, i.e. 10), moissanite has a hardness of 9.25. It is harder than ruby.
③ Refractive index and fire: Tested under professional instruments, moissanite's fire is 2.5 times that of diamond. Diamond fire is 0.044, Moissanite is 0.104; In refractive index, diamond is 2.417, Moissanite is 2.65, Moissanite fire and refractive index are more than diamond.

Moissanite applications:
In 1998, Charles & Colvard (formerly C3 Inc.) received a patent to manufacture and sell laboratory-synthesized silicon carbide gemstones, becoming the first company to do so. Since then, moissanite has been introduced to the jewelry market as an alternative to diamonds.

Standard:
The grading of moissanite is based on the 4C grading standards of diamonds, which are based on color, clarity, cut and weight characteristics.
The larger the carat, the higher the value of the moissanite. Next is the purity standard, purity is divided into six levels, respectively, FL, IF, VVS, VS, SI, I, currently on the market, it is more common to see the SI-VVS level, the highest level is the FL, the same is also the best.

Can Moissanite Pass A Diamond Tester Pen

The answer is, yes. The tip of the diamond tester pen is a piece of thermally conductive metal, and when in contact with a diamond, the rate of heat loss creates an electronic signal that determines thermal conductivity. Moissanite is as thermally conductive as diamonds and can therefore pass through a diamond tester.

Moissanite VS Diamond

Moissanite is as excellent as natural diamonds in terms of appearance, hardness, heat resistance, and many other characteristics. And the price at iCEGIANT is much cheaper than diamonds of the same weight and quality. So hurry up and buy your favorite moissanite jewelry!