We move to 1893. Then the French chemist Henri Moissan discovered a remarkable stone, which has captivated viewers ever since. With its amazing color spectrum, moissanite, often lab-created, is a sought-after stone and has been so for 130 years.
How much is moissanite worth?
Moissanite can be either colorless, almost colorless or yellow, green, gray in various shades. Because of its striking resemblance to diamond, it has emerged as an attractive and cheaper alternative.
The price varies unsurprisingly depending on size, shape and quality – and it can be an affordable option for someone who wants to treat themselves to a brilliant stone.
Where does moissanite come from?
The French chemist may be excused, but moissanite was originally discovered in a meteor crater in Arizona. Later it has been found in other parts of the United States and also in Russia.
To meet the increased demand today, large quantities of moissanite are now produced in laboratories.
How to tell that it is real moissanite?
Take a closer look at its brilliance, double refraction and high refractive index. Various tests and UV light reactions can also give a clue, but the best thing to do is to take your moissanite to an expert for an opinion.
What is typical of moissanite?
We mentioned diamond and the comparison stops not only at the elegance and appearance, but almost also at the hardness. With a whopping 9.25 on the Mohs scale, this means that moissanite is one of the hardest in its industry.
Therefore, it is also resistant to scratches - ideal for those who want to use it in everyday life as well as at glittering events.
Did you know that…
Thanks to its durability, moissanite is also used in, for example, electronics and optics.
The rarity of natural moissanite has thus led to more specimens created in laboratories.
