What is the highest quality moissanite?

Forever One Moissanite is widely recognized as the most premium brand of Moissanite in the market. Created by Charles & Colvard, a US-based company, it stands as the original creator of Moissanite gems, with a wealth of experience in creating and faceting Moissanite gems that is unparalleled.

What is the best moissanite quality?

“There are different grades of moissanite on the market and some are better than others,” says O'Connell. “For the best quality, you want to purchase a colorless stone. You should also look for flawless or very slightly included moissanite gems to get the most fire and brilliance.”

What is a super premium moissanite?

Premium moissanites are nearly colorless and can be compared to a G or H in color on the 4 C's scale, and Super Premium moissanites are colorless, falling within the D-F range. A common thought when considering a moissanite is whether or not the gemstone will pair well with natural diamond accents.

Is Forever One the best moissanite?

C&C Forever One DEF colorless Moissanite is the best quality Moissanite on the market today. It is clear and brilliant and truly colorless.

Which moissanite is closest to a diamond?

If you're buying Moissanite it will most likely be listed as colorless. This is the equivalent of a DEF color diamond. Some Moissanite brands like Charles and Colvard sell a near-colorless Moissanite that is the equivalent of a GHI color diamond.

Moissanite Buyer's Guide

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.

What cut of moissanite sparkles the most?

The traditional cone shaped cut with a rounded top contains 58 facets, which allows for maximum light reflection making it the best cut for brilliance, fire and sparkle.

Are there grades of moissanite?

Moissanite jewels have their own grading system. Similar to the four c's of diamonds, moissanite is graded by cut, clarity, color and carat.

What grade is forever one moissanite?

They have a “000” grade according to the cut scale developed by the American Gemological Society. This cut grade is the highest possible in diamonds, and so our AGS0 Moissanites are cut better than 99% of diamonds in the marketplace.

What is the best carat size for moissanite?

As a guide, typically 1.0ct & 1.5ct are most popular for brilliant round cut moissanite engagement ring.

Why are some moissanite so cheap?

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 is Colvard moissanite?

Charles & Colvard Created Moissanite

More brilliant than diamond, moissanite is a rare, naturally occurring mineral also known as silicon carbide, which was first discovered by the Nobel Prize-winning chemist Dr. Henri Moissan at the site of a massive meteorite strike in Arizona.

Can a normal person tell the difference between moissanite and diamond?

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.”

Who sells the highest quality moissanite?

Forever One Moissanite is considered the most premium brand of Moissanite available. Forever One Moissanites are created by Charles & Colvard, a USA based company. It is the original creator of Moissanite gems, and has more experience with creating and faceting Moissanite gems than any company on earth.

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.

Does moissanite get cloudy?

We've got good news for you: moissanite does not get cloudy! However, chemical buildup and dirt can start to dull its shine; same as with diamonds and other precious stones. If you keep your moissanite clean, it'll be crystal clear forever.

What is the difference between forever brilliant and forever one moissanite?

The main differences between the three are color grade and price. While Forever One is colorless on the GIA color scale, Forever Brilliant moissanite is in the near-colorless G-H-I range, and Forever Classic moissanite is in the J-K range.

Does GIA grade moissanite?

The standard GIA diamond color grading scale was never designed to rate moissanite. Unlike diamonds, which range from colorless to brownish to fancy yellow, moissanite colors can carry undertones across the board from green to yellow to gray.

What is the difference between forever classic moissanite and forever one?

Forever One™ is considered colorless by GIA standards, and is graded in the D-E-F range. Forever Brilliant® moissanite is in the near-colorless G-H-I range, while Forever Classic™ exhibits faint body color J-K range. Forever One™ is sold at the highest price point of the three stones.

What does VVS mean in moissanite?

And while they're complicated to see with the naked eye (even under 10x magnification), they're still there. These are the most beautiful diamonds around. VVS stands for "very, very small inclusions." That means they have fewer imperfections than other diamonds (which makes them more expensive).

What color moissanite is best?

The most valuable Moissanite stones are colorless (grade D-E-F) and their value decreases as the color becomes stronger.

What size moissanite is equivalent to 1 carat diamond?

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

Are some moissanites better than others?

Some are excellently cut and some are poorly cut. Some are perfectly colorless while some are really yellowish. It is the same for Moissanite. Not all Moissanite are the same!

Which moissanite cut has the least fire?

Harro moissanites show slightly less fire than Charles and Colvard. Keep in mind people love Charles and Colvard because of how much fire they show. Diamonds do show fire but not quite as much as Charles and Colvard which is why some of our clients prefer Harro.

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.