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Will Moissanite Last? Choosing your forever ring is a big decision. If you’re here, you’re probably aware of Moissanite. Moissanite engagement and wedding rings continue to grow in popularity, however the quality and longevity of these stones is often queried. So, in this blog post we deep dive on the question: Will moissanite last? Moissanite is a high-quality, genuine gemstone and will not scratch, or change in appearance with cloudiness or colour. Moissanite is comprised of the chemical compound silicon carbide (SiC), which is extremely durable, impermeable, and the perfect stone to last a lifetime as your engagement ring or...

Carats in Moissanites Explained Carats are an important factor to consider when choosing your forever ring. The more carats, the bigger the stone and the higher the price. And while most people think of carats as an indicator of the visual size of a stone, the term carat (commonly abbreviated to ct) is actually a measurement of weight rather than dimensions. As they are different gemstones, Moissanites and diamonds don’t weigh the same. An oval diamond measuring 9x7mm doesn’t weigh the same as an oval Moissanite measuring 9x7mm. This is why we utilise millimetre dimensions and ‘carat equivalent’ for our...

Does Moissanite Scratch Easily? As a newly popular engagement ring option in Australia, the quality and longevity of Moissanite rings is often queried. We’re often asked: does Moissanite scratch easily? Moissanite is a high-quality, genuine gemstone and will never scratch easily. Moissanite is comprised of the chemical compound silicon carbide (SiC), which is extremely durable, impermeable, and the perfect stone to last a lifetime as your engagement ring or wedding band. Moissanite is also a much better option than other diamond alternatives such as cubic zirconia or crystal. While these stones can look similar, they don’t possess the quality required...

How is Moissanite Made? While you might have heard that ‘diamonds are made under pressure’, the process behind producing an ethical, lab created Moissanite is much lesser known. Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by scientist, Dr Henri Moissan. He was examining rock samples from a meteor crater and at first, he mistakenly identified the gemstones as diamonds. It wasn’t until 1904 that Dr Moissan realised the rock samples were not diamonds, they were in fact silicon carbide (SiC) which we now know as Moissanite.  Today, naturally occurring Moissanite is exceptionally rare, and therefore all Moissanite on the market is...