What can damage a moissanite?

Moissanite tends to get dull from the oil from soaps, cosmetics, skin, and your activities throughout the day. Grease and oil can have much of an impact on them but nothing a quick cleaning can't fix!

Can anything scratch moissanite?

Basically, nothing will scratch moissanite other than other moissanite or a diamond.

Does hand sanitizer damage moissanite?

While hand sanitizers are not necessarily harmful to your moissanite gemstone, build up of hand sanitizer solution may have your stone looking dull, like it has less sparkle than normal. A formula of mild soap and water or our MOISSY FOAM CLEANER will get your piece sparkly again!

Does alcohol damage moissanite?

Alcohol can be a secure and efficient cleaning agent for moissanite. In fact, for the majority of precious stones like diamonds, alcohol is an ideal choice to clean. Moissanite is the second most hard known gemstone following diamond. Therefore, it is able to be treated with alcohol, without causing harm.

Can you get moissanite wet?

Though moissanite wont have any effect but if the setting is made in Silver, we won't recommend to use it while shower or swimming as it will get tarnish. If the setting is made in 10k, 14k, 18k or platinum there won't be any effect of water.

What are the downsides of Moissanite?

Why is my moissanite 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.

Can chemicals damage moissanite?

Once clean, rinse off any soap residue and dry with a lint-free cloth for a freshly sparkling moissanite ring. Avoid cleaning your ring with harsh chemicals, as this can cause corrosion to your rings delicate setting.

How easy is it to break moissanite?

No. Moissanite is one of the toughest known gemstones which makes it perfect for an engagement ring, a piece of jewelry that is usually worn every day. Studies in high pressure research have shown that moissanite is highly resistant to breaking and chipping.

What happens to moissanite over time?

Moissanite is one the toughest and most stable gemstones known to man. This means that in addition to being highly scratch / damage-resistant, it is unlikely to change its appearance in any significant or noticeable way over the years (with normal wear and care, of course).

Can I wear moissanite in the shower?

Yes, you can wear your moissanite engagement ring in the shower. On its own, water will not harm your moissanite stone. However, repeated exposure to soap, shampoo and conditioner can create a build-up of oils on the surface of your ring.

Can you use dish soap on moissanite?

Soft toothbrush, dish soap and hot to warm water, that's it!

These cleaners are extremely effective in removing the dirt and the film that can accumulate on your jewelry.

How long will moissanite last?

Will Moissanite last forever? Yes it will. Moissanite is a beautiful gemstone that is very hard – a 9.25 on the hardness scale! So, just like a Diamond is forever, so too, is Moissanite.

Does moissanite degrade over time?

Its fire dispersion is over 4x greater than any other popular gemstone. On the MOHs hardness scale, moissanite comes in second only to a diamond, measuring at 9.25. In addition, moissanite's durability is excellent, meaning it will survive daily wear and tear.

Will moissanite lose its sparkle?

Moissanite will not lose its sparkle as time passes. The clarity and color of the stone won't change through the years. Dirt and grime are the only common elements that may inhibit a ring's sparkle until it is cleaned. Damaging the surface of moissanite can inhibit sparkle, as it would for any gemstone.

Will moissanite lose its shine?

Some gemstones are not easy to take care of and eventually lose their shine, but that is not the case with moissanite. You can wear it all the time and it won't change its appearance at all.

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.

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.

Does moissanite set off diamond detector?

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

Can the average person tell moissanite?

It is very difficult to tell apart a diamond & moissanite, making moissanite a common diamond alternative. It's one of the most common gemstones for engagement rings after diamonds.

Can glass scratch a moissanite?

The Mohs scale is a scientific measurement of mineral hardness. Glass is rated a 5.5, and diamonds, the hardest mineral, are a 10. So, genuine diamonds will scratch a mirror. On the other hand, so will quartz (7), moissanite (9.25), and cubic zirconia (8).

Can moissanite shatter?

Moissanite doesn't have a cleavage plane, while diamond does. (This is an internal plane along which a diamond crystal can easily split). This gives a durability advantage to moissanite. However, this doesn't help establish how hard a moissanite needs to be knocked until it chips or shatters.

Can a jeweler tell moissanite?

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.

What is the best thing to clean a moissanite ring with?

Prepare a small bowl of warm soapy water. Use any mild liquid detergent that does not contain "soap" for it creates another type of "film" on the surface of the Moissanite. We do not recommend the use of any abrasive cleaners for any type of jewelry. Brush pieces gently with a toothbrush and rinse well.

Can moissanite discolour?

Moissanite is grown from a natural mineral called silicon carbide, so it will never become cloudy, discolour or change its appearance. A Moissanite will maintain its brilliance, colour and clarity for a lifetime and beyond so it will never need to be replaced.

Is moissanite fragile?

While no gemstone is indestructible, some gemstones are slightly harder and more durable for daily wear. On the Mohs Scale of Hardness, Moissanite is rated as a 9.5 out of 10, which is higher than any gemstone used in jewelry besides Diamond itself. Diamonds are the hardest known mineral, scoring a 10.