What is Moissanite?

In 1893, Dr.Henri Moissan was first discovered the particles of crystal gem in the crater ----Moissanite

Moissanite is the most brilliant gemstone in the world, moissanite is amazingly similar to real diamond from their internal structure, physical properties and appearance,even though they are tested by a professional diamond pen, moissanite sometimes will be judged as a diamond, but moissanite is not a real diamond, moissanite has higher refraction index and fire dispersion and better glossiness, so the fire of moissanite is more stunning than real diamond, moissanite looks like real diamond, but more brilliant than real diamond.

The inner beauty of moissanite

Moissanite’s exceplional beauty is due to the physical, chemical and optical properties of its crystals. This gem has exceptional brilliance due to a remarkably high refractive index of 2.65-2.69, fire thanks to off-the-charts dispersion of 0.104, and shine is due to high surface luster of 20.4%.

Moissanite is the only synthetic diamond that has an incredible hardness rating of 9.25, it is just a little lower than diamond (10 being diamond), but higher than the other gems, high hardness makes it difficult to be scratched and cracked. This gem has exceptional brilliance due to a remarkably high refractive index of 2.65-2.69, fire thanks to off-the-charts dispersion of 0.104, and shine is due to a high surface luster of 20.4%. here’s how moissanite’s gemological characteristics compare to other gems.

The market value of moissanite

The price of diamond is high, it's value is actually derived from the characteristics of long-lasting sparkle, which defines people’s affection, love and friendship. But moissanite also has the characteristics of long-lasting sparkle, exactly it’s the same characteristics, but the price is only one-tenth of the diamond, while also bearing the emotional significance, it can be better to set off the owner’s beauty.

According to analysis of sales data from the global jewelry market, moissanite occupied 13% market shares of jewelry in 2013~2017, and it speeds up rapidly. In the same period, the traditional diamond market share decreased by 12%. In addition, the undue proliferation of 1-2 carats of diamonds in the market has led to the lack of preservation or appreciation of value. It is used to make daily jewelry and has a low cost performance. It is of little value for collection. Compared with it, moissanite is more suitable for daily wearing jewelry, now moissanite is the best choice for fashion.

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