What Is Moissanite?
Faceting
Faceting refers to how the gemstone has been cut and determines the internal appearance of the stone itself. Unlike diamonds, which are cut to maximise carat weight, moissanite gemstones are cut and faceted to maximise the divine fire and brilliance we all adore. Depending on the chosen cut, two stones in the same shape can appear quite differently, as the contrast between white light and the dispersed coloured light within the gemstone also differs.
Brilliant Cut Faceting
The brilliant cut is optimised to refract the most light, and therefore sparkle the most. Light will go down into the centre of the stone, reflect off of the clear and precise facets, and come back out through the stone.
Available For: Round, Oval, Pear, Radiant, Marquise, Elongated Cushion, Cushion.
Crushed Ice Faceting
A crushed ice moissanite stone has a multitude of small, randomised facets within the pavilion of the stone. Typically, the light will reflect multiple times inside the stone, sometimes exiting instead of reflecting back up.
Available For: Oval, Radiant, Pear, Marquise, Elongated Cushion, Cushion.
Old Mine Faceting
Old mine cut moissanites have a beautiful, unique appearance that dates back to an era when diamonds were cut and polished by hand. Their deep, large facets produce a unique fire, giving the cultured gemstone a softer look than modern brilliant gemstone cuts.
Available For: Oval, Elongated Cushion, Cushion.
Old European Faceting
The old european cut is a round gemstone cut. Primarily cut between 1890-1930, this faceting type has a softer look than modern brilliant gemstone cuts and is easily recognizable by the small circle at the centre of the diamond's table.
Available For: Round.
Rose Cut Faceting
Rose cut gemstones boast a domed table covered in distinctive triangular facets. The fewer facets of a rose cut diamond result in the subtle beauty of a soft diffused light - a divine choice for those dreaming of something truly unique.
Available For: Oval, Pear.
Step Cut Faceting
Step cut faceting is distinctive to the Emerald and Asscher cut gemstones wherein the gemstone is produced with flat steps or 'rows' of four-sided facets parallel to the girdle. Striking and regal, the emerald cut is reminiscent of the 1920's era.
Available For: Emerald, Asscher.
