Moissanite Guide

Moissanite is a gemstone that occurs naturally in trace amounts but is primarily lab-created. It is composed of silicon carbide and exhibits exceptional brilliance and fire.

Moissanite possesses similar optical properties to diamonds, such as brilliance and sparkle, but it has different chemical and physical characteristics. It is an affordable alternative to diamonds.

Moissanite occurs naturally in very small quantities, but the majority available in the market is lab-created.

Moissanite is known for its exceptional hardness, rating 9.25 on the Mohs scale. It is highly resistant to scratching and suitable for everyday wear.

At Princess Bride Diamonds, we exclusively carry colorless moissanite.

While moissanite does possess a high level of sparkle, it exhibits a slightly different type of sparkle compared to diamonds due to its unique optical properties. Moissanite has a property called birefringence, which can create a subtle doubling of facets and a different play of light compared to diamonds. This birefringence can give moissanite a distinctive sparkle that some people find equally captivating or even prefer over the sparkle of diamonds. Overall, the sparkle of moissanite is still highly impressive and can create a dazzling and eye-catching appearance.

Moissanites typically have a clarity grade of VVS (Very Very Slightly Included) or better. This means that moissanites are generally very clear and free from visible inclusions or flaws when examined under magnification. The majority of moissanites available in the market have excellent clarity, contributing to their exceptional sparkle and brilliance.