New Arrivals at Moissanite Wedding Bands
Looking to make your wedding ceremony even more memorable? Whether you want to surprise your fiancé with a gift he or she will love or you want to make an already special day that much more special, moissanite wedding bands are the perfect way to go. These rings are elegant, classy, and affordable, making them some of the most popular options out there for brides-to-be who have been looking to upgrade their engagement rings. Here’s what you need to know about new arrivals at moissanite wedding bands.
Moissanite vs. Diamond
There are some differences between moissanite and diamond. The biggest, by far, is cost. While natural diamonds can go for thousands of dollars per carat, moissanite is significantly less expensive. They also look similar to diamonds but come in a wider range of colours—they even emit rainbow-like prismatic flashes in direct sunlight. If you’re not looking to break the bank on your engagement ring, but still want something that sparkles, there’s no need to settle for anything less than spectacular: consider getting moissanite wedding bands instead! To read more about our rings and see photos from actual customers who’ve purchased from us, take a look through our gallery page!
Properties of Moissanite
moissanite wedding bands is composed of silicon carbide (SiC) which has a chemical composition of SiC. Its physical properties have been altered through heating and metallurgic process to give it a refractive index, hardness, and lustre similar to diamond. What makes moissanite such an attractive choice for jewellery is its relatively low cost compared to diamonds; its availability in a wide range of sizes, shapes, cuts and colours; as well as its durability that approaches that of the diamond. For example, moissanite’s Mohs hardness ranges from 9.25 to 9.5 which is comparable to that of quartz, sapphire and ruby while being significantly higher than zirconia or any other artificial diamond simulant on the market today.
The Appeal of Moissanite over Diamonds
One of our top-selling bridal sets is made up of two moissanite wedding bands. First introduced in 1998, moissanite has quickly become one of our favourite gems to work with. We recommend it over diamonds to most of our customers looking for a brilliant and durable gem that can still be afforded. Moissanite Earrings are incredibly tough with a 9.25 hardness on the Mohs scale – more than twice as hard as a diamond! They also come in every colour under the rainbow – including blues, greens, yellows and reds – because they’re created in laboratories instead of natural mines or unearthed from underground.
What to Consider When Buying Moissanite?
Different diamonds are graded based on their characteristics, but with a moissanite, you don’t need to worry about grading. The only characteristics that matter when buying moissanite are size and cut. Size refers to diameter; cut refers to how sparkly your stone is and how closely it resembles a diamond in its appearance. When shopping for moissanite wedding bands, keep these factors in mind—especially sparkle! And remember size matters! If your spouse-to-be has large fingers, you may want to consider going with an 8mm band instead of a 6mm or 4mm band—it will make a difference in how her ring looks on her finger. Additionally, some people say there’s more fire in larger stones than there is in smaller ones. Finally, if you’re having a hard time picturing what size band would be right for your hand/wedding style, choose one slightly larger than average—you can always have it sized down later on if needed! It’s easier (and cheaper) to resize a smaller moissanite ring than it is to resize a bigger one.
Where to Buy the Best Quality Lab Grown Moissanites?
Choose a reputable jewellery store to purchase your lab grown moissanite. Lab grown moissanite is just as beautiful and brilliant as mined moissanite wedding bands,but they’re much more cost-effective and ethical. They’re often sold at up to 80% off their mined counterparts. The best place to find these gorgeous gems is online or in a trusted jewellery shop that sells them loose (as opposed to mounted on rings). Make sure you know what you want ahead of time so you can compare prices between different vendors. You should also make sure that any lab grown moissanite is ethically sourced; many experts will agree that Russia mines some of the world’s most responsibly-mined moissians.
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