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Hi Bees! I am a new member, I registered to get your help! My Fiance and I are high school sweethearts, we've been together for many years. My fiance prosposed with my dream ring, a 1.25c RB Tacori 2620, however the center stone is a CZ. I told him I was ok with this while ring hunting because I wanted the commitment more than a diamond, and he wouldn't settle with getting me anything but my dream setting.
My fiance and I are focused on purchasing a house, so the purchase of a diamond has been put on the back-burner. However, I tend to feel insecure about my ring, thinking people can tell it is not a diamond. In direct sunlight my CZ looks see-through, you cannot see the facets/dimension that a diamond would have. After stumbling across this site, I was introduced to Moissanite. I've been researching Moissanite, and told my fiance about it yesterday. He was really enthusiastic and said it may be a great option until we can afford a diamond for my setting. Though even with researching, I still have questions, I am hoping you can answer...
My questions for you are:
1. Do people ever question your ring/ask you if it is a real diamond?
2. Are you're stones cloudy? Do you recommend getting the enhanced moissanite?
3. I read that moissanite stones are colored (I-k) on the diamond color scale, does enhancement take away some of the color?
4. What website did you purchase your Moissanite stone from? I was looking into ordering mine from Moissaniteco.com. Is this a reputable company? Do they take returns if for some reason the stone didnt meet our expectation?
Thank you in advance for your help!!
-FutureMrsDP<3
1. There is a thread on the betterthandiamond.com message boards regarding questioning of moissanite. My recollection is in several pages of posts, only one or two posters had been questioned. Usually it was in the circumstance of the moissanite being brighter and more brilliant than other engagement rings in the room.
2. I have never seen a cloudy moissanite. They're very clear. Enhancement will bring you up a color grade or 2, but if you're looking at a 1.25ct round, the difference might be marginal since the rounds under 1.5ct or so face up pretty white by themselves.
3. Enhancement does whiten some of the color, yes. This is more visible in some cuts and some sizes than others.
4. Moissaniteco is the only company to offer the enhancement so if you want that, you will have to go with them. I worked with them on a pink moissanite ring and was very pleased.
They do take returns however I would order a loose stone from them first and inspect it yourselves before shipping them your ring to have it set (if that was the route you were going to go). Also, check the dimensions of your stone (from when you purchased it, or have a jeweler measure it with calipers) before ordering so you can be sure you're ordering the right diameter for your setting.
Thank you so much for your insight! Very helpful! Mt fiance and I are thinking we will order a loose stone to inspect it like you mentioned. If we like it, we'll try to see if the store we purchased my setting from will set it. I'm hoping so. Thanks again!
My questions for you are:
1. Do people ever question your ring/ask you if it is a real diamond?
No, I haven't been asked. However if I ever was I don't have a problem telling them that it's a moissanite.
2. Are you're stones cloudy? Do you recommend getting the enhanced moissanite?
Mine is not cloudy at all. Yes I do recommend getting it enhanced. I occasionally notice a tinge of yellow in mine (mine is enhanced) that doesn't bother me. If it was more yellow it probably would.
3. I read that moissanite stones are colored (I-k) on the diamond color scale, does enhancement take away some of the color?
Yes, my enhanced moissanite is probably about a g-h on the diamond color scale.
4. What website did you purchase your Moissanite stone from? I was looking into ordering mine from Moissaniteco.com. Is this a reputable company? Do they take returns if for some reason the stone didnt meet our expectation?
Moissaniteco.com is where I bought mine and I was very pleased with the customer service. I upgraded mine to overnight last minute with no problem and bugged them throughout the entire process lol.
I really love my 1.25 round solitaire moissanite ring! When it starts sparkling in the light I cannot take my eyes off of it! If you'd like to see mine, I will post a photo of it when I get home from work this evening. :-)
Midnightsun- Thank you for responding! I'm getting very excited about purchasing a Moissanite. I've seen some photos of Moissanite vs CZ and I really think the Moissanite will take away my concerns about the fake look of the CZ. I would LOVE to see pics of your ring since I too am planning to purchase the 1.25 7mm RB. Your enthusiasm for your ring, makes me so excited! I hope I love it too!
There are also some really beautifully cut CZs out there. I strongly suggest if you're thinking about a replacement, to call Wink Jones (of www.winkcz.com) and tell him what problems you're having and what he might recommend. He has really beautifully cut CZs that come in different "shades" of white all the way down to very faint yellow, which might get rid of that "clear/glass" effect you're having. A winfields cut stone (which he deals in) will be as well cut as a diamond, and would probably be less than $30 in a RB select color.
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Also, my ring size is 5 in case you were wondering for carat/finger comparisons. :-)
My questions for you are:
1. Do people ever question your ring/ask you if it is a real diamond?
So far no one has asked, but I don't hesitate to tell people it's a moissanite. I'm so over the DeBeers "It has to be a diamond" gimmick, and I don't care what people think of my moissanite! There was one person I didn't tell (didn't get the chance to) and she didn't ask, so I assume she thought it was a diamond. This woman is very outspoken and has an opinion about everything so I'm positive she would have said something if she had noticed. She also really knows her diamonds - she has an $80,000 rock on her finger!
2. Are you're stones cloudy? Do you recommend getting the enhanced moissanite?
Moissanite doesn't cloud. I've read that sometimes the stones do have a slight yellow or green tint. The color is not that noticeable in stones under 1.5 ct (they might look like "warm" diamonds), and the round brilliant cuts face up especially white due to the amount of light they throw. The radiant and marquise cuts throw the least amount of light, and benefit the most from enhancement.
I did opt for an enhanced stone (1.2 ct cushion cut), and it is very white. I've only noticed a slight yellow tint under very warm lighting, and I'm not sure a diamond wouldn't look just as yellow under that kind of lighting. I would recommend going for the enhancement if you are quite picky about color. I believe MoissaniteCo.com is the only retailer that offers it.
3. I read that moissanite stones are colored (I-k) on the diamond color scale, does enhancement take away some of the color?
Yes, that is the purpose of the enhancement.
4. What website did you purchase your Moissanite stone from? I was looking into ordering mine from Moissaniteco.com. Is this a reputable company? Do they take returns if for some reason the stone didnt meet our expectation?
FI purchased mine from MoissaniteCo.com and was very happy with the service. Needless to say, I am VERY happy with the product!! From what I read while I was researching moissanite, MoissaniteCo.com is one of the best moissanite retailers and our experience supports that. They do take returns within 30 days as long as it was not a custom order (note that women's rings size 8 and up or 4.5 and below are considered special orders).
Here's mine!
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I don't own a moissanite... yet.. but I've researched them quite a bit and read a TON of posts on here and other websites. I would definitely recommend googling Charles and Colvard, they hold the patent and are the only company that manufactures the stone. Also, on their website they have a list of companies that sell rings with thier stones in them. What's weird to me is that moissaniteco.com gets mentioned so much but it's not listed on their website. Also, I've read that enhanced stones may void the manufacturers warranty (which wouldn't be good at all if something happened to it!). I don't think based on everything I've read (and if anyone knows for sure, correct me if I'm wrong), that I would get an enhanced stone, since it's supposed to be basically colorless to begin with, especially if you get a round cut and under 1.5 CT equivalent. Hope I helped!
1. Do people ever question your ring/ask you if it is a real diamond?
I've never had anyone ask if my ring is a diamond, but I'm quick to tell them it's not. I WANT people to know it's not a diamond actually. They should know there are beautiful alternatives to diamonds I think. :)
2. Are you're stones cloudy? Do you recommend getting the enhanced moissanite?
My stones aren't the least bit cloudy and they aren't enhanced.
3. I read that moissanite stones are colored (I-k) on the diamond color scale, does enhancement take away some of the color?
I've never really noticed a greenish color, only a very, very slight yellowish color in some lights, and that is rare. Again, mine isn't enhanced either.
4. What website did you purchase your Moissanite stone from? I was looking into ordering mine from Moissaniteco.com. Is this a reputable company? Do they take returns if for some reason the stone didnt meet our expectation?
I haven't purchased from them, but my wedding ring will be coming from them!
@FutureMrsDP: Hi! Welcome to the bee! We went with moissanite and I had a sneak peek of it (I know! I wasn't suppose to but I couldn't help it!) It's sooo beautiful!
1. I'm not going to be passing it off as a diamond. If someone asks if it is a diamond, I will tell them no. If you are trying to pass if off as a diamond, keep in mind that some professionals can't even tell the difference in testing.
2. Moissanite does not cloud and I have never come across anything that says it does. The enhancements are to make the stone whiter and I hear you only really need it for anything bigger than 1ct. We went with 1.5ct and went with the enhancement. It's SUPER blingy! I can't wait to post real photos!
3. The enhancement will make it whiter.
4. We went with moissaniteco.com
The oweners post almost every day over at betterthandiamond.com on their vendor boards and the user moissanite/asha boards. They have been super kind and get your answers quick. They have a 30 day return policy, but I believe there is a restocking fee.
Here is the photo of my ring from the website:
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The photo does not do it justice! It sparkles sooo much! I didn't want to put the box down, but I had to put it back in hiding before he got home! >_<
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/moissanitecocombees-please-provide-insight
OP, visit that thread. I posted a question on the CC's Facebook page as to why moissaniteco.com wasn't on their website. They said they didn't have any problems with moissaniteco.com. Also the owner of moissaniteco.com responded to my question on the btd forums and I copied and pasted it.
I just thought of a couple more things to note...
Some people claim to be able to tell the difference with a naked eye in certain circumstances, or when they look for specific things:
I have not noticed any double refraction in my 1.2 ct stone, but sometimes the fire from my moissy is distracting... because it's SO GORGEOUS! It sparkles like no tomorrow!
@Miss Tattoo: I can't wait to see pics of your actual ring!!! What a stunning setting!
@jayce: You and me both! UGH! The waiting is starting to make me crazy! Like before the ring was here it was just a thought. Now I know the proposal is coming and even though I've seen the ring, I know I'm still going to be shocked. Like right now it's just a super pretty ring. When he proposes, it's going to be a symbol of his love for me. (That's the way I am justifying the peek. lol)
I am so grateful for everyone's input!
I know many people will find this silly but I am hoping the Moissanite will pass off for a real diamond. I have already been trying to pass off my CZ as a diamond. I have only had one man I work with claim it's not real, but I do feel that one of my best girlfriends (who is married and has a real diamond that is about 1.25 c) suspects that my stone is not a diamond. At first I personally couldn't tell the difference, so I showed my ring off proudly. But after looking at ring sites for months now, I can easily see the difference and I find myself being self-conscious about my ring.
I want to purchase my moissy loose stone immediately! I'm really excited about it! My only hesitation at this point is that I do not want to have to send my ring out to have it set because I don't know how I will explain it's absence. Have any of you purchased your settings through Robbins Bros? That is who we purchased mine through and I'm hoping they will set the stone for us.
@Miss Tattoo- PLEASE post pics when you get your proposal! It looks stunning and would love to see the moissanite against the diamonds in the setting, because my ring is somewhat similar with the halo and diamonds in the band.... Here's a pic for those of you who are not familiar with the Tacori 2620... This is the pic I sent FI, labeled "Dream Ring"
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@FutureMrsDP: That is a beautiful setting! My whole ring is moissanite. Seriously, the photo does not do it justice! I mean, the photo is blown up to show details, but it does not show the sparkle. I hope that it happens soon!!!! It's killing me waiting for it!
I can't imagine! My FI had my ring for 4 months before proposing because he wanted to reinact when he gave me my promise ring, which he did in the snow. So he was waiting for a good snow fall! Had I known he had the ring I would have secretly put it on and starred at it every day till he proposed! hahaha And I wont lie, the urge to stare at the ring does not go away! I look at it every morning before I get out of bed and multiple times throughout the day! I absolutely love my ring, it's just that darn cz. I know if I can get that fakey look to go away I will be so happy! I actually think I wont get a diamond if the Moissy takes away the plastic look. That's the only part I dislike.
I am purchasing a 1.5ct enhanced moissy round today! I will be posting pictures and a review once I receive it! :)
Hi bees....what is the pricing like for moissanite rings??? Like for example is you want a 1ct. How does it work??
Mannnnn, I wish I knew this existed before! I would've had no problem getting this over the real diamond!! I'm always afraid of ruining my jewelry!!! lol
@Kitty Kat: It depends on the specific retailer. Brick and mortar stores tend to mark up the stones a lot more, because their businesses have more overhead expenses. Online stores are less expensive but you do take the risk of not knowing what you're getting until you've already paid for it.
MoissaniteCo sells loose stones according to cut and size: http://www.moissaniteco.com/loose_stones3.html
A 1ct round goes for $295.
I want a moissanite ring! My BF would be able to afford the size I most desire if he got this. My question for you moissy brides is, is moissanite heavy/durable like a diamond? For instance if you put on a CZ ring, it feels super light on your hand. Does wearing a moissy ring feel like wearing a diamond ring? Does this make sense?
@FutureMrsDP: Moissanites are lovely stones and they are so sparkly! I really like them. However, even though they are more affordable than natural diamonds, I wouldn't consider them as inexpensive. If you and your FI are tryign to save up for a natural diamond, then perhaps you should skip this interim step, deal with the CZ, and get your desired natural diamond sooner rather than later. CZs are actually pretty good stimulants in the short run. On the other hand, if a moissanite is what you want at the end of the day, then definitely go ahead and get it now.
And for some insane reason, I *have* been asked if my natural diamond is real or not, and each time it has been a guy asking. Isn't that weird?
BTW, if you want to see moissanites up close and personal, head over to your closest Helzberg store. They have them. Also, I think Kohls and JC Penney may have them too.
@lalalalinzii: You might be surprised to know that CZ is actually 1.7 times heavier than a diamond of the same size. Moissanite is similar in weight to diamond, but slightly lighter.
Anyway, unless your rock is ginormous, you're not going to "feel the weight" of it on your hand. Most likely the CZ ring you tried on was made of a lighter metal than diamond rings you've tried.
In terms of durability, there are two separate properties to consider: hardness and toughness. Hardness is a measure of scratch resistance to other minerals. Diamond is rated a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, while moissanite is 9.5. The scale is not linear, but ordinal. This means that diamond is 1.5 times harder than moissanite. It should be noted though that relative to all other gemstones, moissanite is very hard, and I believe it is second only to diamond.
Toughness is a measure of a material's ability to resist breakage from forceful impact. Diamonds are very tough relative to other gemstones, but they have "cleavage planes." This means that diamonds can break quite easily if struck from a certain direction. Moissanites have no cleavage planes, so they are actually tougher than diamonds.
@ja7975: Penney's does sell them--AND they're heavily discounted right now. I'm talking 80 percent off! I'm reluctant to get one from there, though, because I've heard the stones and settings are of poorer quality than you'd get at Moissanite Co.
He popped the question tonight! Here is a crappy cell phone picture, but you can sorta see the sparkle!
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@lalalalinzii: You probably were trying on diamond rings in platinum settings (platinum is very weighty). Diamonds are measured in really fractional gram weights-- the liklihood of you being able to tell the difference in weight between any precious or semiprecious stones under 6 or 7 carats is very slim.
You were likely feeling the lower quality settings that are often set with cz. But for the record, many of those platinum settings you tried may also have had CZs in them--many jewelers put well cut czs in their display settings to reduce loss in cases of theft and reduce the diamond overhead they must store.
Here is a better picture:
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@FutureMrsDP: Where did you find that picture? I LOVE that ring, I have been looking for something like that!!
@Miss Tattoo: LOVE your ring! So happy that you finally got it!! *happy dance*
@Miss Tattoo: Your ring is beautiful!
@deathbydesign: Thank you! Didn't you order your loose stone the other day?
I own a 1.5 carat round moissanite...hopefully my answers can help you :) I've attached a picture for you too!
1. Do people ever question your ring/ask you if it is a real diamond?
NEVER. I always hear "wow that is so sparkely and beautiful!"
2. Are you're stones cloudy? Do you recommend getting the enhanced moissanite?
I got the enhanced moissanite and I definetely recommend it. I didn't want any cloudiness in mine at all and it came looking perfectly clear.
3. I read that moissanite stones are colored (I-k) on the diamond color scale, does enhancement take away some of the color?
the only time i have ever noticed a SLIGHT yellow is in overcast sun. other than that it's always clear.
4. What website did you purchase your Moissanite stone from? I was looking into ordering mine from Moissaniteco.com. Is this a reputable company? Do they take returns if for some reason the stone didnt meet our expectation?
I ordered a loose stone and had it set at my jeweler in a diamond setting. I would recommend talking to the jeweler first to make sure they can set the size you are looking at.
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i have a 2.2 oval enhanced halo moissanite ring from moissaniteco.com, i have no problem telling people it is moissanite (no one has asked). i would definately recommned the enhanced. stone is never cloudy. only slight yellow tint in certain angle when overcast
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@Miss Tattoo: when I look the ring up it says the side stones are diamond, did you request that they be moissanite?
@kamielynn: I heard (I haven't been online a lot) that moissaniteco stopped carrying smaller moissanite stones and is replacing them with natural diamonds. My ring is all moissanite, but when I go to the website to look at the same ring it now says the side stones are diamonds. I'm sure you can talk to their customer service via chat and find out if they can still make it with all moissanite.
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