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What Is Moissanite? Exploring the Unique Beauty of Custom Rings​

Moissanite, a sparkling white gemstone, has captured the hearts of jewelry enthusiasts seeking an alternative to white diamonds. Beyond its fascinating history originating from a meteor strike, moissanite is a natural mineral known as silicon carbide. While it is rarely found in nature today, technological advancements have made it possible to grow moissanite in a lab. For those looking to create custom-designed jewelry, moissanite offers an affordable option that rivals the beauty of traditional diamonds. With its increasing popularity, https://zumvu.com/diamondtrends/ has been showcasing stunning custom rings featuring this unique gemstone at their New York City showroom.



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Understanding the Origins of Moissanite​

The credit for the discovery of moissanite goes to chemist Henri Moissan, who first identified the mineral at the site of a meteor strike in Arizona in 1893. It wasn't until the 1990s that scientists found a way to produce silicon carbide crystals, the very same crystals that Moissan initially believed to be diamonds. Charles & Colvard, a North Carolina-based company, filed a patent and began growing moissanite in a lab.

Sarah Brown, DIAMONDTRENDS Sales + Custom Design Specialist, appreciates the unique story behind moissanite. She notes, "Henri Moissan was a Nobel Prize winner! Some people even refer to moissanite as 'space rocks.' I also love how moissanite complements other colored gemstones and enhances their brilliance, as seen in our Custom Oval Moissanite with Blue Green Sapphires Cluster Ring."

Moissanite possesses a captivating rainbow-like display at larger sizes, while white diamonds offer a truer white or silver sparkle. In terms of hardness, moissanite ranks at 9.5 on the Mohs scale, making it nearly as durable as diamonds (which score 10). This durability ensures that moissanite is suitable for everyday wear, and it is available in small melee sizes as well.

Enhancing the Beauty of Moissanite with Metal Choices​

Moissanite pairs beautifully with various metals, including yellow gold, platinum, and white gold. Ivy Lieberman, sales manager at DIAMONDTRENDS's New York City showroom, shares her favorite metal choice for moissanite: yellow gold. She also acknowledges that some individuals appreciate how white gold can lend an "icy vibe" to the stone.

5 Captivating Custom Rings with Moissanite​

Moissanite offers a distinctive allure as a lab-grown gemstone. At Diamond trends blog, clients have discovered the perfect custom ring design featuring moissanite, resulting in exquisite pieces with personal significance. For instance, two scientists who happened to be clients selected moissanite for their Custom Moissanite Linear Cluster Ring, creating a heartfelt connection to their shared profession. Additionally, moissanite and diamonds can be combined in a custom ring, as exemplified by the asymmetrical Custom 2ct Oval Moissanite Cluster Ring with Diamonds.

Ivy shares the story of a client who fell in love with the Eaves Cluster Diamond Ring but desired a larger version. To accommodate her budget, the client opted for a carat-plus moissanite, reducing the cost from approximately $9,000 to $4,000. This adjustment allowed her to increase the size of her side stones, which included morganite, a princess-cut diamond, and a champagne diamond.

Sarah recently worked on a custom design for a client seeking a statement ring. The client's preferences extended beyond a 2-carat diamond; she desired a unique stone with character. Sarah introduced her to a moissanite she had on hand for another client, and the client was captivated by the stone's rainbow-like flashes. The resulting cluster ring incorporated white diamonds, champagne diamonds, morganites, and a peridot, set in yellow gold. The peridot held a special significance as the birthstone of her husband-to-be.

In another instance, a DIAMONDTRENDS client already owned the Avens Diamond Ring with a white diamond when she discovered the Custom Moissanite Cluster Ring. This inspired her to create a second custom-designed ring with three moissanite stones gracefully curving around the center diamond in her solitaire Avens ring.

Moissanite: A Custom Ring Within Reach​

Anna Bario, DIAMONDTRENDS Principal + Lead Designer, emphasizes that moissanite offers a significantly more affordable option compared to both lab-grown and natural diamonds. When clients desire beauty, affordability, and colorlessness, moissanite is an excellent choice. Its price point is approximately half that of white diamonds, making it an attractive option for those seeking larger stones while remaining mindful of their budget.

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Is Moissanite a Sustainable Jewelry Choice?​

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While selecting moissanite for a ring allows one to avoid the environmental impact of new mining, it's worth noting that lab-grown gemstones still require a significant amount of energy for production. Although a custom moissanite ring may not completely eliminate your carbon footprint, one advantage is that the absence of large-scale moissanite mining preserves potential benefits for artisanal miners.

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Ivy describes moissanite as having intense fire, offering a unique sparkle that differs from the traditional white brilliance of diamonds. She explains, "Moissanite adds a fun element to any ring." Sarah enjoys educating clients about moissanite, witnessing their fascination grow as they delve into the stone's history and the modern lab-grown production process. She firmly believes that moissanite should not be considered an imitation, as it is a naturally occurring mineral, albeit a rare one. To explore moissanite further and discover DIAMONDTRENDS's expertise in custom designing with this exceptional stone, schedule an appointment today. Whether collaborating remotely or visiting one of their showrooms in Philadelphia or New York City, the DIAMONDTRENDS team is eager to bring your vision to life.