Can you pawn moissanite?

Yes. Pawn shops will purchase nearly anything they're confident they will be able to sell with profit. They're middlemen in they'll sell your Moissanite jewelry to a buyer.

Does moissanite have resale value?

Yes, moissanite engagement rings have a healthy value in the ring resale marketplace. You can always sell your old moissanite ring or replace it with a new one if you feel it has altered in color or quality.

Can pawn shops tell the difference between moissanite and diamond?

No. It's much softer than a diamond, and doubly refractive, meaning looking at it with a jeweler's loupe, the bottom facets appear doubled, appearing to show twice as many as there are. Since we buy diamonds, I spent $125 on Moissanite samples when it first came out to test it, so I would know the difference.

Is moissanite considered a precious stone?

Is moissanite a precious stone? Moissanite is not a precious stone. The only precious stones are diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. There is no scientific reason why some stones are considered precious and others are semiprecious; it is just a categorization.

Why is moissanite so cheap now?

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.

What are the downsides of Moissanite?

What is the downside of moissanite?

They're Way Too Shiny. Moissanite has a crazy amount of sparkle. Its refractive index is higher than a natural diamond's, producing more shine and a special kind of fiery rainbow brilliance. While some people go crazy for these sparkles, others turn up their noses at them.

Can a jeweler identify moissanite?

How can you tell? Using a jeweler's loupe for magnification, moissanite can be identified by the doubling of junction facets. In layman's terms, facets are flat surfaces cut into gemstones in order to best reflect light, and facet junctions are where these surfaces meet.

Can a jeweler tell if moissanite is real?

There is no definite way to differentiate these jewels from one another. They are difficult to differentiate to the naked eye, and even under a jeweller's loupe.

Will moissanite set off a diamond tester?

Moissanite registers as 'diamond' on diamond testers. That is why you need an additional tester (a Moissanite tester) to detect Moissanite.

Does moissanite diamond have value?

“A moissanite gem is approximately one-tenth the cost of a mined diamond of equal size and quality,” O'Connell says. “The value of moissanite is greater with larger carat weights.” If you want a large carat, white gemstone, but you don't have the money for a large diamond, moissanite is the way to go.

How big is 1 carat moissanite?

A 5.5mm width x 5.5mm length square princess cut moissanite is going to be approximately a 1 carat diamond equivalent.

Why is moissanite valuable?

Why Choose Moissanite? From beauty to durability, moissanite easily measures up to diamonds, if not surpassing them. It is also a truly ethical gemstone. You never have to worry about the social responsibility of sourcing or the horrific environmental impacts of mining.

Can you trade in moissanite?

Markman's offers a trade-up program to assist our customers in one day replacing their moissanite with a natural diamond. For two years from the date of purchase, we will accept a trade-in and apply 75% of the purchase price of the moissanite towards a diamond purchase to account for polishing and restocking costs.

Why is moissanite not as popular?

Given the circumstance of this gem's origin, natural Moissanite is not available to be mined and astronomically expensive to source. When the idea of engagement rings became popular around 1910, Diamond had enough natural supply in the mines around the world to meet the demands of the newly adopted proposal culture.

Is moissanite considered cheap?

Moissanite is a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Even a perfect moissanite stone is the fraction of the cost. Diamonds can cost up to tens of thousands of dollars. While they vary in range, moissanites are much lower in price.

Does a 2 carat moissanite look fake?

Yes, moissanite looks very similar to a diamond. It's near-colorless, has a similar refractive index to a diamond and the GIA deems moissanite the closest diamond imitation. Many jewelers consider moissanite a diamond alternative, not an imitation, though you will find plenty of that language on the internet.

Is there a certificate for moissanite?

Our moissanites are similarly certified through GRA (Gemological Research Association), which each moissanite graded for its 4C's similar to diamonds, so you can be confident that your stone is certified one of a kind. Moissanites certificates can be requested with your order.

Does moissanite lose its sparkle?

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.

How do you authenticate moissanite?

Moissanite has telltale fire as well as facet doubling from a side view. So, when trying to tell if someone has a Moissanite ring or a diamond ring, move the ring around and watch its sparkle carefully.

Does moissanite glow under a blacklight?

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.

What is the highest quality fake diamond?

Arguably the best faux diamond in existence, moissanite comprises silicon carbide, which means it is almost of the same hardness as a natural diamond. It also has reasonable colorlessness, although the glow is far more colorful than what you would see in a real diamond.

Why do people buy moissanite?

Today, moissanite is sought after for its resemblance to diamonds as well as its unique sparkle. Beyond their diamond-like appearance, moissanites are known for their fiery brilliance, uncompromised durability and attractive price, making them an increasingly popular choice for engagement rings.

Why does my moissanite look cloudy?

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.

Is lab created moissanite worth anything?

One downside to lab created diamonds and moissanite is that there's not much resell value.