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This Thread is dedicated to Information concerning the lovely stone Moissanite. Here you may find pictures, videos, and other interesting facts about this beautiful gem!
All you ladies out there who own, love, or have good things to share about Moissanite, hearken to this post!
This is my gorgeous Moissanite ring
You can also catch a video of it (non-sparkly in low light) if you would like to see the color and clarity of my stone!
There is a plethora of good information on the specific properties of Moissanite in comparison to other popular gemstones at http://www.moissanite.com/index.cfm This site also lists designated places to purchase the stone as they need to be Charles and Colvard registered in order to be authentic.
@ToasterCat - love your ring!! It's so pretty and sparkly :)
@ToasterCat: Thanks for starting this thread! Hopefully it helps other girls out there who are considering moissanite.
One of the sites I looked at a lot when I was researching moissanite was betterthandiamond.com. Their forums are extremely helpful and have LOTS of pictures comparing different types of stones, enhanced. vs. not enhanced, etc. Super helpful!
Here's my ring:
And a short video I took of it the other day in the sunlight. Not the best, but you can see the sparkly!
@whitehydrangea- that is such a lovely vid! I want to go take a sunshine-y one of my ring now too! Thanks for contributing again!
Also, I couldn't believe what good information Betterthandiamond.com had. Even though it is a site advertising Asha simulants, it dispelled many myths and rumors about moissanite, CZ, and synthetic diamonds. Definitely check it out!
Thank you thank you! Here's to hoping that this thread stays on-topic and that every lady on the web with a Moissanite ring finds this thread and uploads pornographic materials of their lovelies.
Back on the previous Moissanite thread, somebody asked about the ring I'm going to have set with Moissanite. I realized my previous e-ring was all wrong in several categories, namely, it wasn't yellow gold and I've always been a yellow gold girl, and the band, well, I just find it boring (but the most glaring problem was that it's a big blue sapphire which doesn't work well with SO many outfits). So I found an antique ring (from the 1870's) nline and I'm having it remade with a few minor tweaks (prongs will be slimmer and white gold, some other minor design changes). The center stone will be the equivalent of one carat and the two side stones .5 carats of lovely lovely Moissanite. I want the gold color to be slightly less sickly looking than in these pics too. I love the design but there's something kinda gross about the shade of the gold. Here are pics:
I think it'll look awesome with Moissanite (I LOVE a colorless stone against deep gold, think it looks so regal), and I cannot wait to get it on my finger!!!
Here are the stats of the stone, taken from a chart at http://www.4facets.com/moissanite.html
Brilliance: 2.65 - 2.69 (diamond=2.42)
Fire: .104 (diamond=.044)
Luster: 20.4%
Hardness: 9.25
Toughness: Excellent
Basically, moissanite=sparkle sparkle sparkle! This is a video that shows a moiss and diamond side by side (I have no idea what's going on with the music, though...). The moiss is the bigger one. I really like that moiss has so much fire. I'm not a big fan of colorless stones in general, but all those rainbow flashes make up for it.
@veganglam: I agree with you about colorless gems in yellow gold. It gives them that something extra. :)
Haha Minutiae, I have watched that video SO MANY TIMES. I'm a little obsessed. I totally agree with you about Moissanite's rainbow sparkliness making up for the boringness of a colorless stone. I totally agree. Since I was a child I always thought diamonds were boring because they're just shiny and white and the vast majority of them don't sparkle like a rainbow anywhere near as close to the way Moissanite does. That's why I opted for a blue sapphire, a gemstone I'd always loved. Well, as soon as I realized that the sapphire stuck out too much/drove me crazy when I wore, say, red-based outfits, I decided I needed a colorless stone, but felt so conflicted because, well, we couldn't afford a perfect fiery diamond and like I said, anything less just felt a little boring for me. Then I discovered Moissanite and rejoiced. Relatively inexpensive and imo more beautiful than 99.9999% of diamonds!
@Minutiae- I nearly spit out my juice when I heard the music on that video... but a very lovely demonstration nonetheless... :)
Wow, that video really shows you how SPARKLY they are! If I had a moissanite ring, I would be so distracted by the sparkliness! I already stare at my ring way too much as it is, and its not quite that sparkly :)
But can we acknowledge that not only is the music in that video weird, but it is also weird that it is clearly a man modeling those rings??
I am so excited to be able to join this thread as I just purchased a moissy from moissanite co, I will def post it up =)
And yes, that video IS weird with the music and the man modeling the rings.... I think his ring size is 9.5 or something, but more power to you!
Lol...just watched the movie for the first time WITH the sound on (I hate being startled by weird sounds and pop-up ads while surfing the internet so usually keep the sound off)...eek. I could care less that it's a man modeling the rings, I just love to watch it sparkle! UGH I'm counting down the days till we can get mine.
WOW. That was the creepiest and yet, most hilarious music I think I've ever heard!! Hahah! The only problem I have about that video is that it's difficult to compare stones that are a different size fairly. Also, that diamond didn't look the greatest to me, but with the way it was filmed it was difficult to tell. I just want to point out that while a moissanite will probably have more fire than most diamonds -- most diamonds are not all that great! Here is an example video by my favorite diamond dealer of two of their signature cuts. It definitely shows you how with the right lighting, an excellently-cut diamond can be quite blindingly sparkly! :) But obviously, for the price, you can't beat the fire and scintillation of a moissanite.
I really want a Moissanite for ethical reasons, so I am happy to see all of your rings. I love love love the look of diamonds, but the flaws in the Kimberly process and the enviromental impact of mining would just make it impossible for me to ever wear one.
I really want a simple set like this. I have super skinny fingers, so it's easy to overwhelm them with "too much ring"
Holy cow WHAT was that "music"???? That was pretty scary haha. I didn't know anything about Moissanite before WB and it looks like such a great option! Super pretty and firey. I did think the video was a little misleading though because the moiss was being compared against a H VS2 diamond, which is pretty low quality.
I was torn between CZ, white sapphire, or moissanite at first, even looking into "fancy" CZ like diamond nexus labs and the like, but the fact that I would pay so much for a CZ or something that wasn't even close to the durability and sparkle of moissanite was too much for me.
I'm not engaged yet, but future fiance knows to get a mossanite. And boy is he happy about it! When we first started talking about rings, I asked him, "ballpark figure, how much do you think is the average engagement ring?" "ummm, I don't know, $500?" after I told him how much diamonds cost he was FLOORED. Then I told him about moissanite, and he was so grateful that I didn't want to spend the money that could buy a CAR on something that just sits on my hand and sparkles. Yay moissanite!
PS this is my dream ring <3
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@Goldfishpie- that's a very pretty ring! I hope you get it someday!
goldfishpie, what a lovely choice! That's gorgeous! They have some awesome designs, no?
I love my moissanite! It is set in palladium, which I also love. It's a beautiful, durable (and sparkly) stone and I'm very happy with it (and the price). Here are some pictures:
@mara86: That is so beautiful! Do you mind me asking how big it is? I'm looking at a 1-1.5 ct, moissanite and can't decide.
@concretengrace: Thanks! It's a 1.5 carat moissanite, and I wear a size 7.5. Hope that helps!
Hey ladies! This topic the reason that I created an account lol. Your pictures and videos are great, and I absolutely LOVE how helpful everyone is ;).
I am still torn between asha and moissy...but I created a wishlist (smh) and I REALLY like these moissy rings. I should note that with the exeption of the first pair of pics which come w/ a cushion cut, I would want the cut to be square brilliant, even if the pic shows it as a different cut. I'm a size 5.25...I priced them for palldadium with a 2.2ct/7mm stone. Big for my skinny, long digits, I know, but I like big and I'm the one who has to stare at it for the rest of my days lol!
This first pair of pics is the ring alone and the set. I will be getting a bridal set regardless of which ring I choose.
Second pair, ring and set:
Third, ring and set:
Fourth:
Fifth (finally lol):
They range from 2K to 2360, so the price difference isn't really a big deal. Any and all opinions about these rings, especially if you have any of the above styles specifically, will be much appreciated!
And to all of you who didn't read my words but just looked at the ring porn, that's okay too 
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here's my new moissanite stone!! it's a 1.5 round enhanced moissanite on my diamond band. We had it set @ our jeweler and they had no problem working with it. I <3 it, and LOVE that we didnt spend thousands on it! 
here's my new moissanite stone!! it's a 1.5 round enhanced moissanite on my diamond band. We had it set @ our jeweler and they had no problem working with it. I <3 it, and LOVE that we didnt spend thousands on it!
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Wow! Moissanite sounds really interesting! What is "asha," though? By the way, I love the ring on the dinosaur! How pretty the t-rex looks in her bling! Cute! ;)
My boyfriend and I are also going with moissanite for ethical reasons. I've seen them in person and they are sooooo shiny!!!! They sparkle way more than diamonds and the name is catchy too!
After talking with a friend about moissanite vs diamonds, I was curious- can anyone tell the difference?
@MissBuffalo From what I understand you can only tell the difference if you look closely (ie: microscopic). Moissanite is more sparkly than a diamond and is pretty much flawless. Plus the price tag is significatly less! It's an option I am looking into for my ring.
I love my moissanite! It is a 1.5ct enhanced moissanite from moissaniteco.com! I wrote a full review in my own post, but I'd like to say again that it is beautiful!!
Here are some videos I took:
Outdoors on a cloudy day - The stone still shows no color to my eye even in poor weather. Admittedly, the stone lacks life on cloudy days, but a diamond would not be able to reflect light that is not there either.
Sparkling in my office - My camera has trouble capturing the sparkle but the stone looks gorgeous under my office's lighting for some reason!
This video is out of focus, but it shows more accurately what the sparkling looks like in my office.
@MissBuffalo: I looked at my moissanite next to a G colored diamond and I could not tell the difference at all. I don't think many people can see a difference.
@deathbydesign: Mine is also sparkliest in my office! Awesome videos, I will try to make some myself to show what a cushion moissy looks like!
Seriously, mine is like sparkle parade in my office. I get distracted. ^_^
@deathbydesign: Wow your videos are great!! I have told my bf about moissanite and he seemed pretty interested. I really appreciate your videos though because on the btd forums all the close-up pics you can tell diamond vs. moissy because of the cut, but in your video I couldn't tell it wasn't cut like a diamond. Thanks for your review and I can't wait till you get it set!!!
@jayce: I for one would love to see some cushion cut moissy videos!! I'm looking into the cushion cut halo style at moco... looove cushion cuts!!
@AmyDee: I find that in close up macro pictures like a lot of the ones on the Better Than Diamond forums, you can see the double refraction and the different cut which makes it easier to identify as a moissy, but those photos are taken so close up! In real life it's really hard to see the double refraction and the difference in cut when you're looking at it on your hand.
@deathbydesign: Your stone is so pretty! I'm excited to see it once it is set.
I have a general question about moissanites... how long-lasting are they? It is really just my own curiosity because I already have my ring, but I know one think I like about a diamond is it feels like it will last forever... through many generations if I wanted to pass it down... and it will always be just exactly the same.
I know that there are some issues with CZ getting cloudy or needing to get replaced, so I was just curious about mois... is it something that will look the same FOREVER? Or is it something that you'll need to get replaced every 20, 50, or 100 years?
@deathbydesign: oh my that stone is beautiful! I can't wait to see it in its setting.
I must admit I am quite jealous, I told SO that I have no problem what so ever with a moissanite. I actually prefer it because I love big and sparkly rings but I hate the price. I am obsessed with saving money and getting deals so I wanted SO to get a great deal on a ring. But SO wants to see the ring/stone in person before he purchases it (and we don't have any places locally that carry moissanite, he actually told me "I didn't buy my car online, why would I make such an important purchase online." I told him that everything I have heard about moissanite/ moissaniteco is very positive and that he would save tons of money. But boys will be boys.
@CorgiTales: The only things that can scratch moissanite are another moissanite or a diamond. Also, moissanite is actually tougher than diamonds which means it is less likely to get chipped.
Moissanite will last virtually forever. It doesn't fade, doesn't cloud, doesn't change color and it's extremely durable. I could totally pass on my moissanite to my children or grandchildren and generations to come. It will look just as beautiful in 100 years as it does today. :)
@CorgiTales: Moissanite is one of the hardest stones, right up there with sapphire and diamond. It also lacks the fracture planes of diamond crystal and the silk occlusions of mined sapphire, so it is likely tougher than either of those stones in terms of chipping or fracture.
It's too new for anyone to have lived a lifetime with it yet, but I would think considering I am wearing my great-grandmother's sapphire right now, that it would be equally durable with proper care, like any gemstone.
@LetsGoPens: That really is too bad. :( I had such an amazing experience with moissaniteco.com and I will be buying earrings from them soon and my future wedding band will probably be from there aswell!
You could also buy a loose stone from them instead of a whole ring. You can return a loose stone for a full refund if you do not like it and it is a less expensive purchase than a whole ring so maybe that would make your boyfriend more confident about buying online. You could always have the stone set locally!
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