Moissanite will never lose its sparkle; just like you, you shining diamond. It just has to be grown and cut properly. At Keyzar, we cut our own moissanite in-house to make sure it's clear and brilliant - and it never goes cloudy or loses its brilliance.
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Because of its superior hardness and great refractive index, Moissanite stands the test of time. Unlike a CZ (a less beautiful diamond simulant), you never have to worry about Moissanite becoming dull, losing its brilliance, or getting foggy. It will be beautiful and bright forever!
In general, the colour, clarity and sparkle of a moissanite will never change over time. Some gems will cloud overtime, robbing the jewellery of its sparkle.
Moissanite does not get cloudy. The stone might get murky from daily wear but it's nothing that won't wash away with a good cleaning.
The only thing that can effect the look of your Moissanite is oils and dirt that can build up on the surface. Often this can block light from shining through the stone making them look cloudy.
1. Highly included and low clarity moissanite are unavailable for those that prefer lower quality gemstones. 2. Moissanite sparkles more than diamond which may be a downside for those that do not prefer it.
Life happens, and daily wear means your moissanite can be exposed to buildup from oils; cosmetics; chemicals. This kind of buildup can dull your moissanite's sparkle temporarily. A film can form on the surface and block its shine, but don't panic - you can get it off quickly and easily!
If your ring does require a deeper clean choose a commercial jewellery cleaner, non-toxic and non-abrasive, specifically formulated for moissanite. Ammonia is safe to use and can be effective in cleaning moissanite rings in a solution of 1 part ammonia to 1-2 parts water.
Moissanite is a lot more eco-friendly and affordable to make, which means they are less expensive to buy. In most other ways, moissanite is just like a diamond. It's transparent, hard, sparkly, and it will last you a lifetime, which is all we need to hear.
With a 9.25-9.5 ranking on the Mohs hardness scale, moissanite is one of the most durable substances on earth and is highly scratch resistant – making it perfect for daily wear.
When lab created Moissanites became available on the market around 1980, jewelers had mutual interests to not mass release this gemstone into the market. Jewelers were aware of Moissanites but had all refused to sell or educate consumers on this gem since it would interfere with sales on highly profitable Diamonds.
No one wants jewelry that will change color from exposure to elements. Everyone wants a ring that will never lose its color over time. Cheap rings lose their color, but a great high-quality Moissanite will never lose its color. Moissanite has very high degree of durability.
Moissanite is cheaper than diamonds because it is created in a lab. Rather than going through countless hands and endless red tape, it is created on-demand in the exact quantity, quality, and location that the company requests. This is a tremendous cost-savings for jewellery shops and brands.
Therefore, if you like the look of Diamond engagement rings, you will love the Moissanite engagement rings and not find them tacky in the slightest. Another reason why you won't find Moissanite rings tacky is because they are customizable and come in a wide array of shapes and sizes!
So although moissanite will not appreciate in value, neither will diamonds, and you can expect to receive around 50% of what you paid for either stone if you were to ever resell.
#2 Take Your Ring to a Professional
But to truly preserve your gem for posterity, it's a good idea to take it to a professional jewelry cleaner at least once a year. Professional jewelry cleaners are masters of meticulous moissanite cleaning.
Most people cannot tell the difference between moissanite and diamonds. The GIA has even stated that moissanite is “much closer to diamond in overall appearance and heft than any previous diamond imitation.” One way to tell apart moissanite from diamond is to examine the stone's brilliance and fire.
Yes, some diamond simulants can pass a diamond tester.
For example, moissanite, a man made gem, may pass as a diamond on a standard tester pen. This is because moissanite also has very high thermal conductivity! Other diamond simulants, such as CZ, will not pass the tester.
Moissanite is especially susceptible to clouding over time when it is not stored correctly. The gemstone's surface can become cloudy if it is exposed to sunlight or extreme heat. Moissanite should also be kept from direct contact with water, as this can cause the gemstone to lose its shine over time.
To prevent damage to your Moissanite jewelry, it is advisable to avoid wearing them while playing sports or engaging in any form of rough work, including working out in a gym. Despite being the most durable natural crystal structure, Moissanites can still chip when subjected to a hard blow along its grain.
Moissanite is one of the hardest, toughest and more durable substances on earth. It is as atomically stable as a diamond, and in some ways even moreso (i.e. it can withstand greater heat than diamond). Therefore its impossible for it cloud, dull or fade with time.
Brilliance. The most obvious difference between moissanite and diamonds is their brilliance, with moissanite possessing more brilliance than a diamond. “It has more fire and brilliance than any other gemstone, meaning it has more sparkle,” reveals O'Connell.
Moissanite does undergo a minor temporary color change when exposed to extreme heat (for example, from a jeweler's torch during jewelry repair techniques) but with proper bench techniques there is no resulting damage, and moissanite returns to its normal color after the gem cools to room temperature, and its brilliance ...