What is Moissanite?

Born from the stars, Moissanite was first discovered in a meteorite by Henri Moissan. It is the next hardest thing to a diamond, a 9.25 on the Mohs scale of hardness, a diamond being a 10. In terms of both fire and brilliance, moissanite has an even higher refractive index than diamonds, resulting in a bigger wow factor. It is extremely difficult to tell apart a diamond & moissanite, making moissanite a common diamond alternative.


Moissanite stones are perfect for all types of jewelry including pendants, stud earrings, engagement rings, and wedding rings. Since they are such strong, long-lasting gemstones, moissanite should last for your entire life without losing its appearance or becoming damaged. Moissanite is also a more affordable alternative to diamonds, but it still shines just as bright. No wonder people are ditching diamonds and rushing to moissanite jewelry!

PRICE
Affordability is a main driving factor for people who are looking for diamond alternatives. We know diamonds are expensive. Moissanite, on the other hand, is readily available, substantially less expensive, and nearly indistinguishable from a diamond to the untrained eye.

REFRACTIVE INDEX
While diamonds are known for their sparkle, Moissanite actually sparkles more due to its higher refractive index. Refractive index measures how much light refracts off the gem. A diamond sits at a 2.42 while a Moissanite shines even more brightly at a 2.65.

FIRE
Fire describes how much color is refracted by the gem (similar to a prism). Because of its higher refractive index, Moissanite shines various colors of the rainbow while diamonds shine more white light. 


HARDNESS
The Mohs hardness scale refers to how hard a substance is on a scale from 1 to 10. A part of what makes diamonds so appealing for engagement rings is the fact that they are made from the hardest substance on earth. If you are going to be wearing something forever, you want it to be durable! Yet when comparing diamonds to Moissanite, there is only a slight difference. While diamonds sit at a 10 on the Mohs scale, Moissanite is the second hardest material on earth sitting at a 9.25. Even under the roughest circumstances, you will not notice a difference.


ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE
Moissanite jewelry is created in a lab making it environmentally and socially responsible. Moissanite is an economically friendly choice for many customers because they are grown in controlled environments using advanced technology and require absolutely no mining to produce. Compared with natural gemstones, lab created moissanites have a smaller carbon footprint and result in less environmental impact.

 

SUMMARY
At only a fraction of the cost, Moissanite is superior to diamonds in almost every way. They are a dazzling gemstone that can stand up to the test of time. If you opt for Moissanite jewelry, you can wear it for life without concern for any damage whatsoever. Moreover, unlike it’s mined counterpart, a Moissanite stone is guaranteed to be sustainably sourced, produced under ethical conditions, and of the very highest quality.

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Very fast shipping and exceeded my expectations in quality which is rare for me!

Great buy and quality!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:
Gorgeous!
Perfect fit with these screw back studs that anchor close to my ear lobe.
I wear these studs in my first piercing on top of my wire hinged hoops!
Earring safety:
Screw backs secure and anchor earring perfectly!

It said no chain so I was pleasantly surprised to get a beautiful gold chain with it that has a magnetic clasp making it so easy to put on. I've worn it every day since I got it.

I will never buy real diamonds again. Moissanite is it for me!!

I wish I wouldn’t have waited so long!!! I am so in love with these earrings. I got the .5 carat (1carat total weight) and they are PERFECT!! I wanted them for my second hole and the size is exactly what I wanted for that. I didn’t get the screw backs, but the push backs are very snug. I am not worried about losing one at all. I have worn them everyday since I got them and the sparkle is still amazing. I shower and everything in them and haven’t had to clean them yet. No changing colors or anything. They are perfect and I am over the moon about them. If you’re on the fence about them, jump off and RUN to order them! You won’t be disappointed!

Beautiful earrings, fast delivery, great deal-highly recommend

Really pretty earrings. Fast (next day) delivery. Exactly as described. Would buy again from this seller-great deal!

Gorgeous sparkle w/ 14k stamp on earring posts & backs!

Adora Fine Jewelry reached out in response to my return due to no 14K stamp on earrings frame. They sincerely apologized, explained that The 14K stamp on this style is primarily placed on the earring post, and occasionally on the earring body. They were happy to ensure that a new pair is carefully inspected and includes the 14K stamp before shipping. I just received the new pair & though it was difficult to locate the 14K stamp on the post, it was there (see pics). The video & pics I took don't do them justice. The moissanite does NOT have yellowish tone, it's just the phone camera pics. These are gorgeous & I'm thrilled! These will be my new go-to earrings for a classic, iconic look. 😍❤️💎

Works great to polish my silver jewelry. Good quality and thick. Three to a package. Super fast shipping and a great value for the price.

As beautiful as my real diamond

I am very pleased with my one karat oval pendant. I lost my diamond necklace and decided to replace it with something more affordable.

Perfect for a gift

Amazing! Pendant look beautiful it is what they say it is. It says pendant only so I was not expecting a necklace but they included a complimentary s925 chain that goes with it which was unexpected and very much appreciated! Quality and giftable packaging, and beautiful stone!

Great product - even better service!!!

I ordered a small magnetic clasp for a necklace with a very delicate chain. The clasp is perfect - it's got plenty of holding power so that I won't lose the necklace but, as important, the clasp is light enough that it won't constantly require me to adjust the position of the necklace because it stays in place (you know what I mean if you've ever had a magnetic clasp that's too heavy for the piece of jewelry). Customer service is beyond great - I tried to order a gold plated clasp but the system sent me a silver one instead. I contacted Adora and they immediately responded to tell me they were sending a gold replacement ASAP at no additional charge - which they did! They've won my undying loyalty ; )

1.5 for daily wear…..perfect.

Absolutely beautiful! I had to exchange the screwback for the regular posts (the reg posts are shorter which is good for me) because the screw backs irritated my skin. I would recommend the 1.5 for daily wear. Perfect for me. Thank you!

Beautiful earrings

Love moissanite and these are perfect for what I was looking for!

Money well spent

I bought these for my husband...he loves them and wears them daily. Great quality.

LOVE IT

When it comes to jewelry, I love wearing not too small, and not too big 10/14 karats gold earrings. This is my first time buying anything from Adora Fine Jewelry and I must say that I will purchase more Jewelry from them in the near future. Btw, I would of took a pic with the earrings inside the box but I was so much in a rush to put em on my ears that I forgot to wait lol

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14K Yellow Gold Moissanite Pear Shape Slide Pendant | 9x6mm | 1.5 CTW | Pendant Only
Jenna

I gifted this to my mum to match her wedding rings and the chain & diamond are stunning! She loved it! Such a classic and elegant piece!!

Quality is flawless. The item most definitely matches the description. My expectations were surpassed.

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14K Yellow Gold Lab Grown Moissanite Heart Stud Earrings
E.
Wifey approved

Great service, excellent communication, item arrived early, highly recommended!

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14K Yellow Gold Moissanite Pear Shaped Pendant | 3-Prong | 1.0 CTW or 2.0 CTW | Pendant Only
Andra

Beautiful piece. would order from here again

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14K Yellow Gold Moissanite Round Cut Bezel Pendant | 1.0 CTW or 2.0 CTW | Pendant Only
MSz
Beautiful pendent very nice stone

This pendent is beautiful I received it early and I also was sent a chain I didn’t order it’s was a gift from them. Very nicely packaged I will order again from them for gifts to give.

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14K Yellow Gold Lab Grown Moissanite Bezel Stud Earrings
P. Rentz
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

BEAUTIFUL!
These earrings are beautiful, I ordered them in white gold, they sparkle, they shine. I can't tell the stone from a real diamond. What more can I say?

This item was a helper

this item was exactly what I was shopping for .., quality is good workmanship is good

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14K Yellow Gold Lab Grown Moissanite Pear Stud Earrings
D. Banks
Shine Bright Like a Moissanite

These earrings are GORGEOUS. I love them and haven't taken them out of my ears. The gold is shiny and only needed a tiny bit of buffing to bring out its brightness. The earrings are comfortable; I forget they're there most of the time. The moissanite stone is my favorite because it's ethical, but also the refractive properties are to die for. I catch the reflection brilliance from time to time on my kitchen counter or at my desk when the earrings catch the light just right. I bought the 2ct option (1ct per earring) and think it's the perfect size for my ears. For 14k gold quality earrings with a beautiful moissanite stone, these are a steal for the money.

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14K Yellow Gold Moissanite Heart Shape Pendant | 3-Prong | 8x8mm | 2.0 CTW | Pendant Only
S. Williams

It’s beautiful!! Everything I thought it would be