Moissanite is a lab-created colorless to near-colorless, extremely durable jewel with brilliance and fire that outshines even diamonds. It is a popular alternative to more expensive diamonds. It has a hardness of 9.25, harder than sapphires and emeralds and only topped by diamonds. Unlike diamonds, which are carbon, Moissanites are silicon carbide (SiC), a very rare, naturally occurring mineral found primarily in meteors.
Commercially available moissanites are always lab created. In the last years moissanites have made a huge improvement and in addition to the near colorless moissanites, there are now truly colorless moissanite options available that get a color grading similar to a D to F color Diamond.
Until 2016 the only moissanites I used were made by Charles & Colvard, the original maker of moissanites based in North Carolina. Their patent expired in 2015 prompting new moissanite makers to bring out their own moissanite innovations. I started also offering Supernova™ moissanites by Moissanite International out of Sydney Australia and Stuller moissanites made in the US. Both are colorless to near-colorless moissanites similar to the Forever One™ by Charles & Colvard, but usually run slightly cheaper than the near-colorless Forever One Moissanites.
Charles & Colvard's Forever Classics were the original moissanites with a J-K color grading. In my option their warm color nuance looked great in colored metals like yellow and rose gold. Forever Classic and Forever Brilliant moissanites are discontinued and current stock only available until it sells out.
Colorless Forever One Moissanite with a color grading of D to F were introduced in 2015. Forever One moissanites are being made available in 2 grades: a near-colorless GHI grading and a colorless DEF graded one. The near-colorless Forever One moissanite is more concistent in it's color grading than the previously Forever Brilliant stones were, especially when it comes to fancy cut shapes.
Forever One moissanites and Stuller moissanites are all cut precisely to maximize brilliance.
Please note that all Forever One moissanites come with a Certificate of Authenticity and limited warranty by Charles & Colvard. Stuller moissanites do not come with any certificates or warranties for the moissanite.
Cushion Moissanites various indoor lighting: Forever 1 ( left/ bottom colorless, middle near-colorless) vs Supernova (right side/ at top)
Cushion Moissanites in sunlight: Forever 1 ( left colorless, middle near-colorless) vs Supernova (right side)
Can you spot the difference between a moissanite and diamond? Check out the video below. They look almost identical.
Top: 5mm colorless Forever One moissanite vs a 0.55ct/5.25mm H/SI1 excellent cut diamond on the bottom
Selecting the right size of moissanite for your ring:
It is more common to refer to moissanite sizes using actual dimensions in mm instead of using carat weight more commonly used with diamond sales.
Carats are a measure of weight. Two gemstones of the same weight does not necessarily correspond to two stones with the same dimensions. Some sites list moissanites with diamond equivalent weights, some list the actual moissanite weight. I use actual moissanite weight in my listings.
A diamond and a moissanite of same cut, shape and dimensions will not weight the same. Moissanite's gravity is about 13% lower then diamonds. Moissanites they are typically a bit lighter than a diamond of same size dimension. A diamond's actual dimension can vary widely depending how the stone is cut. Some diamonds are cut shallower, some have more depth. More depth means more weight, but not a bigger diamond if viewed from the top. For instance a 2ct round diamond can measure anywhere between 7.5mm to 8.5mm. Two 2ct diamonds seen next to each other can look very different in size. The faceting and cutting of moissanites is regulated by Charles and Colvard for the Forever stones and by Moissanite international for the Supernova moissanites. They are all cut to the ideal dimensions to bring out the maximum sparkle and fire. Commercially available Moissanites don't show the same size variation diamonds can have.
That's why moissanite are better described in mm sizes instead of weight. In my opinion all gemstones should be rather described in actual dimensions and not just weight, which can vary too much from stone to stone. After all in the end what you see is the actual dimension of the stone and not the weight of it.
Care for your moissanite:
Moissanite are rated “excellent” for everyday wear. Due to their Moh's hardness of 9.25 they are very scratch resistant but can be scratched by diamonds. Avoid any hard knocks as they can be damaged and chipped. Avoid exposure to heat and contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, rinse well and dry with a lint free cloth. Or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. More jewelry care info is available here.
This is a follow up review to "My boyfriend says it's beautiful."
He proposed and it was wonderful the fact that Alexandrite changes color made the proposal extra special because he checked the ring under an incandescent light and when he proposed it was outside and the ring was a beautiful blue color.
My only mild disappointment is that I don't live in with more incandescent lights so the ring is rarely purple, but when it is, it's really neat.
I got a custom band with an alexandrite in the center and that is also awesome. It honestly looks even better than I thought it would.
Like many reviewers, I was a little apprehensive about getting my engagement ring online. However I loved the look of the rings and the fact that moissanite was ethical compared to a diamond, so we decided to go for it. My (now) fiancé worked with Konstanze to determine the size of the stone and he was very impressed with her customer service. The finished ring is beautiful, and I could not be happier with the choice to buy from Nodeform.
I wanted a new ring for my 25th, and for my 27th I got it (thanks COVID). I spent so much time looking for the perfect ring, a mixture of classic and organic. Not an easy thing to find but Oh I Found It! The Stella band is just perfect, the workmanship is so good in excellent! I spent this weekend standing outside twisting the ring round and round to see all the sparkles! This will not be my last purchase. Thank you for my perfect ring!
I got the ring in platinum with satin brushed finish. The 3 mm width is perfect for my size 9 finger, wide enough to make a statement but still sweet and feminine. The platinum feels hefty and solid, and the satin hammered texture feel so down to earth and has such an elegant sheen to it. The alexandrites have a cool green sparkle during the day that you just can't see in pictures or videos. They add a special magic to the ring that just feels like love. I planned to wear only this as a wedding ring, but I'm so enchanted with the the alexandrites I might get a solitaire ring to go with it 🙂
Thank you Konstanze for my forever ring, I couldn't have made a better choice.
This ring Konstanze made is impeccable. It is absolutely stunning and I can't tell you how much I love it and how much it means to me to have a truly one of a kind stone in such a gorgeous setting. It literally hurts my eyes a little bit in certain lights from the sparkle and shine, lol! Thank you for the attention to detail and effort for perfect you put into this ring. You are fantastic!!
The rings Konstanze made for me are beautiful and go together wonderfully even though they were made separately. I was nervous about purchasing jewelry online, but Konstanze made the process easy, made excellent suggestions, and kept me informed throughout. Thank you so much, the rings are perfect!
When I opened the box, the ring was more beautiful than I imagined. It highlights my sapphire engagement ring and provides a band of beautiful, bright sparkle. I absolutely love this ring!!! My husband, who is not a fan of jewelry, really likes the unique design of the two rings.
Konstanze was wonderful to work with – patiently answering my questions and doing everything she could to ensure we got the rings I wanted! I am a repeat customer and will be back again. Thank you Konstanze!!
Great communication through the ordering process and while waiting for the custom order to be completed. The ring turned out beautiful and is very well made. My significant other loves it and has been receiving a lot of great compliments. Very happy with the purchase!
"Oh...it's the sky that night you woke me to see the Milky Way", she said
This ring is a lovely piece of wearable art that was particularly meaningful to us, but its simple elegance will move anyone you might give it to. Konstanze was responsive to my changed order (how do you mis-measure a finger you've known for 33 years? I can't answer that) and my stupid questions about which ring might work best (the wearer does surgery, so a traditional engagement stone was not practical for her). I'm not saying that a clandestine measurement of a ring she already wears and a private unexpected proposal is for everyone but this ring definitely worked for me.
This ring is so comfortable, unique, and beautiful. Although it is small, it does not feel fragile. It’s a perfect wedding band to wear with my engagement ring or just on its own.
I'd already bought one of these rings a couple years ago, but I lost a ton of weight and a few ring sizes and used it as an excuse to get another one in rose gold. :) I love how the alexandrite changes colors depending on the lighting and the rose gold compliments the color so well. The ring is unique and beautiful. Thank you, Konstanze!
I bought the Velda ring in rose gold with alexandrite stones and couldn’t be happier! Konstanze helped me determine how it might look as a shadow band with my engagement ring (pictured). It looks better than I even imagined and I am so thrilled! Konstanze was great at keeping in touch, answering questions, and it didn’t hurt that it came so nicely gift wrapped. My husband and I did all our wedding jewelry in-person at our local store (pre-pandemic) and I didn’t know what to expect with an online experience, but it was very personal and turned out perfectly. Thank you!
I ordered the Stella band with random scattered diamonds for my wife's birthday. The ring arrived a week early, more than on time. My wife loves the ring! It is delicate and dainty,and just what she wanted. Konstanze does beautiful work and I am sure my wife will enjoy wearing this ring for years to come. I highly recommend Nodeform.
This was my third purchase from Nodeform. The earrings were beautiful, and my wife loves the jewelry. Everything is identical to how pictured. Excellent response time to inquiries and shipping is fast once purchased.
I will never buy from another jewler, the quality and commitment to excellence cannot be beat!
K
Cushion Cut Moissanite Fold Semi-Bezel Set Solitaire Engagement Ring Kate B.
Gorgeous - two times over
I had come across Nodeform prior to getting engaged and had sent the ring to my partner for when he was ready. It was perfect.
Unfortunately, I misplaced the ring a few months after I found it. Konstanze was wonderful to work with on a replacement and the matching wedding band. I love this ring so much we bought it twice!
Konstanze was super responsive and made exactly what I was looking for. Can't recommend Nodeform enough!
R
1ct Round Gray Moissanite Half Bezel Halley Solitaire 14k White Gold Engagement Ring, Ready to Ship Robin V.
Fire ring
My ring was even more beautiful in person! The craftmanship was amazing, the style of half bezel fit the light gray moissanite so well. It fit perfect, and sparkles red no less! I am absolutely in awe of this ring, it is so unique. So happy my man got this for me, I love it! I've gotten so many compliments on it! Will not hesitate to purchase from Nodeform again and highly recommend them !
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1ct Round Gray Moissanite Half Bezel Halley Solitaire 14k White Gold Engagement Ring, Ready to Ship joseph r.
1ct Round Gray Moissanite Half Bezel Halley Solitaire 14k White Gold Engagement Ring, Ready to Ship
