What is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a mineral composed of silicon carbide. Often referred to as the gemstone from the stars, it was discovered in 1893 inside of a meteorite in Canyon Diablo, Arizona, by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Henri Moissan. Initially and mistakenly identifying his discovery as diamonds, it wasn’t until 1904 that Moissan determined the crystals were, in fact, silicon carbide. This naturally occurring mineral form of what we now call moissanite was named in honor of Moissan later in his life.

In its natural form, moissanite remains very rare. It wasn’t until 1958 that geologists found it outside of meteorites: first, in the Earth’s upper mantle near Wyoming, and then, the following year, as inclusions in rock in Russia.

Today, moissanite is exclusively grown in laboratories as an alternative to diamonds. Created in a controlled environment with advanced technology, it is easily traceable and requires no mining. This means moissanite has a smaller carbon footprint and lessened environmental impact than a naturally mined gem.

Increasingly popular as an alternative to diamonds, moissanite is now widely used in jewelry, especially as the center stone of engagement rings, as its heat signature almost totally parallels that of a diamond. Its hardness is rated a highly respectable 9.25 as compared to the hardness of a diamond, which is 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Product information: 

Treatment Process: Electroplating 
Color: Rabbit Moissanite ear studs 50 points, Rabbit Moissanite ear studs 1 carat 
Applicable people: women
Material: Silver
Purity: 925 silver
Modeling: Animal/Zodiac 
Popular elements: Rabbit
Style: fashion OL

The four Cs:

• Cut - Round
• Color - D (Colorless)
• Carat - 1.0 Carat or .5 Carat (50 points)
• Clarity - VVS1 - VS1 (Almost no inclusions. Any inclusions are visible only under 10X or greater magnification)

Packing list: 
Earrings 1pair 

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