Moissanite VS Diamond

The superior fire and brilliance of moissanite



What makes Moissanite sparkle? What characteristics of Moissanite give it such exceptional brilliance?
The Refractive Index (RI) of a gemstone is the most important physical property affecting its potential brilliance (sparkle).
With and RI of 2.65 – 2.69, Moissanite displays more brilliance than diamond(RI 2.42) or any other popular gemstone such as ruby (RI 1.77), sapphire (RI 1.77), and emerald (RI 1.58).

Will the brilliance ever fade?
No. Charles & Colvard provides a Limited Warranty that every Charles & Colvard created Moissanite jewel will maintain its brilliance and fire for the lifetime of the owner.

How is Moissanite graded for clarity?
Using a 10x loupe, each individual jewel is examined for inclusions that may affect the optical performance of the jewel. Only Moissanite graded as “eye-clean” is available for sale.

Is Moissanite available in different colors?
Yes. Most Moissanite sold today is near-colorless. However, a limited quantity of green Moissanite (light, medium, and dark) is also available.

Can the color of Moissanite change?
No. There are no known situations in which the color of Moissanite has been permanently changed. As temporary color change will occur when Moissanite is exposed to heat (torch) during jewelry repair techniques. However, with proper bench techniques, there is no resulting damage and Moissanite returns to its normal color after the jewel cools to room temperature.

Are Moissanite jewels hand cut or mass produced?
Every Charles & Colvard created Moissanite jewel is precisely calibrated and hand cut by a master technician to create maximum brilliance and to spark the ultimate fire.

What shapes are available?
While Standard Round Brilliant continues to be the most popular cut for Moissanite, fancy cuts such as Castle, Cushion, Heart, Marquise, Octagon, Oval, Pear, Princess, Radiant, Square Brilliant, Triangle, and Trillion are also available in limited quantities.

A gemstone’s fire is caused by dispersion – the property by which light is spread out according to its wavelengths (colors) as it passes through an object. Moissanite’s dispersion is 0.104 and can be calculated scientifically.

Will a Moissanite jewel ever lose its fire?
No. Charles & Colvard provides a Limited Warranty that every jewel will maintain its fire and brilliance for the lifetime of the owner.

Can Moissanite break easily?
No. Based on measurable scientific studies in high pressure research, Moissanite is extremely resistant to breaking and chipping. In fact, Moissanite is one of the toughest jewels known and can stand the test of time.

Is Moissanite heat tolerant?
Yes. Moissanite has heat resistance properties superior to many other jewels. Tests prove that at 1100C, higher than the equivalent intensity of a house fire, Moissanite remains intact and as brilliant as the day it was created. High heat tolerance makes Moissanite less likely to experience heat damage during jewelry repair.

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