What is Moissanite Stone? Guide to Buy

Moissanite 101

Looking to purchase Moissanite jewelry but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry — Slate & Tell has got you covered with so many options of certified moissanite! Continue reading to find out why more people than ever are choosing Moissanite!

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by a French scientist, Henri Moissan, in a meteor crater in Arizona. Moissan had initially thought he discovered diamonds when he first spotted the rock, but later realized that it was a rock in its own right — it was composed of silicon carbide. He later won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the stone was named in his honor.

Nowadays, the moissanite stone is extremely rare to find in nature, so the majority of what you’ll find in the industry is lab-created. Compared to natural gemstones like diamonds, lab-created moissanite gemstones have a smaller carbon footprint, which results in less negative environmental impact.

Benefits of Moissanite

Environmentally: Moissanite is a mine-free process, created in a lab with very little environmental impact.

Value: Moissanite stones are less expensive per carat than many other gemstones, like diamonds.

Durability: Moissanite is a 9.25 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, so it can withstand daily exposure and is highly resistant to scratching or breaking.

What is Moissanite Made of?

Moissanite is made of the mineral silicon carbide — the strong covalent bonds hold the crystal structure together, which is why it’s such a durable stone.

Selecting A Moissanite

While diamonds are graded on the 4 C’s scale (Cut, Clarity, Color, Carat), moissanites are graded solely on color. The cut and clarity is similar across different qualities of moissanites. See below to shop Slate & Tell’s most popular Moissanite rings, like our 2 Carat Moissanite ring! Shop all of our beautiful Moissanite styles here.

What is moissanite? Moissanite gemstones are a great, affordable alternative gemstone. Moissanite stones are less expensive per carat than many other gemstones, like diamonds, and are more environmentally friendly. Slate & Tell has got you covered with endless options of certified Moissanite jewelry and loose moissanite.