What is Moissanite?
What is a Moissanite?
A gemstone born from the stars.
It is a naturally occurring mineral that looks and tests as a diamond but with 2.4x more sparkle.
Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 in trace amounts carried to Earth by a spectacular meteorite.
Natural moissanite is incredibly rare and most of what is available today is laboratory-created so there is no destructive mining involved and it's 100% conflict free.
Moissanite is a beautiful gemstone, it is not a diamond substitute or imitation.
It's a a dazzling alternative to mined diamonds.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MOISSANITE & DIAMOND
At Elah's we believe diamonds were a girl's best friend.
1. Superior Sparkle
Moissanite exhibits more "fire" than diamonds, meaning it disperses light into more vivid, rainbow-like flashes. Its refractive index ranges from 2.65 to 2.69, compared to diamond's 2.42, making moissanite exceptionally brilliant and eye-catching.
2. Exceptional Durability
With a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, moissanite is nearly as hard as diamond (which scores a 10). This makes it suitable for everyday wear, resisting scratches and maintaining its lustre over time.
3. Ethical and Sustainable
Unlike diamonds, which are often associated with environmental degradation and ethical concerns, moissanite is lab-grown, ensuring a conflict-free origin. Choosing moissanite supports sustainable practices and reduces the demand for harmful mining activities.
4. Cost-Effective Luxury
Moissanite offers significant savings without compromising on beauty. For example, a 3-carat moissanite stone may cost around $2,850, while a comparable diamond can range from $15,000 to $40,000.
5. Consistent Quality
Being lab-created, moissanite stones have consistent quality, often exhibiting fewer inclusions and blemishes compared to natural diamonds. This ensures a high-clarity gemstone that sparkles brilliantly.
A forever gemstone.
Moissanite gems are completely conflict-free as they are grown in a lab. Purchase of a moissanite gem is an ethical and sustainable purchase. They do not require any mining making them easily traceable.
At Gems of Elah, we believe in offering jewellery that aligns with modern values. Moissanite embodies this ethos by providing a gemstone that is not only stunning but also ethically sourced and environmentally friendly.