Can moissanite be appraised?

We are more than happy to provide a free insurance appraisal upon request. To request one upon placing your order simply make the request in the Special Instructions box when going through checkout, and it will be included with your order.
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Does moissanite have any resale value?

The short answer is yes! Many people are mistaken in thinking that a diamond is an investment. Sadly, a used diamond is like a used car, the minute you buy it the value goes down.
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Can a jeweler identify moissanite?

While a JFIRE tester can give an indication of whether a jewel is Moissanite or diamond. It requires you to have access to a JFIRE Tester and have a decent sized jewel to be unset, so this test cannot be performed on a finished piece of jewellery. There is no definite way to differentiate these jewels from one another.
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Can moissanite be certified?

Each stone is certified by a graduate gemologist who themselves have been certified by the world renowned Gemological Institute of America. Each Charles & Colvard gem is looked at by a trained grading specialist using a 10x jewelers loupe.
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Should moissanite come with a certificate?

Do you offer a certificate of authenticity? Yes, All of Our jewelry comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Every certificate includes detailed information about your item including color, cut and clarity. Are Forever Moissanite Jewelry products brand new?
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What are the downsides of Moissanite?



Can moissanite pass diamond tester?

Unlike faux diamonds and other gemstones, moissanite is also an effective conductor of heat. For this reason, when using a diamond tester that detects thermal conductivity, moissanite will pass as a diamond.
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Do moissanite have serial numbers?

How to choose a Moissanite? Unique serial numbers are inscribed into the Moissanite and we offer a Certificate of Authenticity. These beautiful gems will pass a diamond test due to its thermal conductivity.
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Can the average person tell the difference between moissanite and diamond?

To the average person, it's hard to tell the difference between them and diamonds. Like moissanite, they tend to emit more of a rainbow sparkle. CZs are very inexpensive too - you can find a 1-carat CZ for $20. But they're literally cheap fake diamonds, so you and your sweetie must be on the same page about this.
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Does moissanite glow under a blacklight?

MOISSANITE TESTERS AND UV (Ultra Violet light)

To his amazement he found that any UV light worked. Moissanite testers that don't work on some 'difficult' Moissanites work perfectly when the stone is exposed to UV light. If you are buying a Moissanite tester, buy a UV light too, they really are not expensive.
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Is moissanite a waste of money?

If you are considering a moissanite as a diamond alternative do not waste your money. Moissanite is a lab created synthetic mineral sold as a diamond alternative. It is overpriced, often times discolored with a greenish hue, and has absolutely no resale value.
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Why is moissanite so cheap?

Fortunately, Moissanite's lower price point is not reflective of its quality. The lower price point is simply a reflection of supply and demand in the engagement ring industry. While we are seeing a shift toward using other gemstones for engagement rings, over 90% of couples are still choosing Diamonds.
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Is moissanite just as good as a diamond?

However, moissanite doesn't fall far behind. “Moissanite is the second hardest to diamonds on the Mohs hardness scale,” O'Connell says. “Based on rankings from one to 10, diamonds are a 10 and moissanite is a 9.25-9.5.”
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Is moissanite better than cubic zirconia?

Moissanite is known for its high retractive index of 2.69, which is 25% greater than the refractive index of a CZ. The higher the refractive index, the more brilliance the jewel emits. Moissanite's dispersion of light is 58% greater than a CZ. Therefore, Moissanite emits more fire, or flashes of rainbow light, than CZ.
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Are there different grades of moissanite?

There are three grades of moissanite available today: colorless (D-E-F range), near-colorless (G-H-I range) and with faint hues of color (J-K range).
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Which moissanite looks most like a diamond?

In general, a round moissanite has the most diamond-like properties because the ideal cut diamond has very standard proportions, which can be replicated in moissanite.
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Is moissanite cubic zirconia?

The main differences between Moissanite and Cubic Zirconia are: Moissanite is made of silicon carbide, whereas cubic zirconia is made of zirconium dioxide. Moissanite diamonds are generally harder at 9.5 on a 10 point scale, whereas cubic zirconia is 8.5 on the hardness scale.
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How long do moissanite rings last?

However, moissanite is very similar to diamonds in this sense, and we are so confident that your ring will last forever that all of our moissanite comes with a lifetime guarantee. Here is why we know your moissanite will sparkle just as brightly in fifty years.
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Does moissanite sink in water?

True diamonds have high density and should quickly sink to the bottom of the glass. Fake diamonds are not as thick, and therefore, more likely to float in water. This test is not always foolproof. Some materials that make up fake diamonds, such as cubic zirconia and moissanite, can sink if they are heavy enough.
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Do moissanite rings look fake?

Moissanite is often compared to diamonds and therefore is often treated as a “fake” diamond or “diamond look-alike” rather than a gemstone in its own right. As it looks very similar and has some similar properties, the use of moissanite in jewellery is discussed as a choice of moissanite vs diamond.
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Can jewelers tell the difference between diamonds and lab created?

Professional jewelers and gemologists cannot tell the difference between a lab created diamond and a natural one just by looking at it with the naked eye. They will have to use a microscope to look for the tiny differences in its inclusions that indicate how it was formed.
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Is moissanite lab created?

The moissanite we know today was successfully synthesized for production and is now lab-created. Although both lab-grown diamonds and moissanite are man-made, they have a different chemical makeup and very specific features when viewed in person.
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What are the cons of moissanite?

List of the Cons of Moissanite
  • Moissanite might look like a diamond, but looks don't change the composition of it. ...
  • Diamonds offer a unique white sparkle that moissanite cannot replicate. ...
  • Moissanite does not offer the same heirloom quality. ...
  • There might still be a tint to the moissanite after the clarification process.
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What is GRA certified moissanite?

The certification authority can test the following gems for you. MOISSANITE. Moissanite is a synthetic gem that shines better than diamonds. LAB GROWN DIAMOND. und in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth's mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem.
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Do people sell fake moissanite?

There are a lot of fake moissanite on the market, or zircon is used instead of moissanite. After wearing it for a long time, it will become white and black.
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