Moissanite Earrings

As with all jewelry with these unique gems, moissanite earrings are gaining preference because of their cost- effectiveness and durability. They are available in a dazzling array of styles – stud earrings, hinged earrings, dangle earrings, and they come set in nothing less than 14kt white gold or platinum.

Moissanite earrings are the latest craze in the history of one of mankind’s most enduring female body adornments. A variety of stones have been featured on the earlobes of attractive women over the centuries – since as early as 3000 BC, in fact. Styles have changed and returned over this long history. They have also reflected social and religious values, as ones found in ancient graves bear out.

Today, the stud, three-stone or solitaire moissanite earrings are all the rage. They are extremely glamorous, cost far less than traditional diamonds, and are a perfect conversation piece. It is hard to miss or ignore a woman whose earlobes flash with the ethereal fire that flashes from moissanite stones. Since they are available in far larger sizes than diamonds, they have a stunning effect.

Moissanite earrings are fast becoming a glamorous fashion statement. Stars from every glamorous section have woken up to the charisma of this fascinating stone – actress Brooke Shields, supermodel Niki Taylor, soccer star Mia Hamm, and the list goes on.

Just recently, Blair Underwood(star of LA Law and City of Angles) presented a spectacular pair to his wife Desiree on her birthday. Bradley Whitford (winner of the 2001 Emmy Award for The West Wing) did the same for his wife, Jane Kaczmarek (star of Malcolm in the Middle). At the July premiere of Bad Boyz II in Los Angeles, emerging Hollywood sensation Kiko Ellsworth wore a pair of moissanite earrings suggestively called "Martini Stud."

By Kristy Annely

Moissanite Three Stone Rings

When one hears the word "moissanite", it usually refers to a trade name given to a ceramic compound of silicon and carbon in the gem business, otherwise called "silicon carbide". While some properties of moissanite are closer to those of diamond than to other synthetic diamond simulants such as cubic zirconia, once its properties are known, moissanite is perhaps even easier to identify. It is doubly refractive (the decomposition of two light rays) and has a slight green tint to it. Moissanite can be found in three stone rings, as moissanite jewelry rings are quite popular today.

Moissanite three stone rings for engagement and weddings are considered even more important than just jewelry, as they remain important to their owners throughout a lifetime. Having a moissanite jewelry ring means that you can have a larger stone in your ring, than the traditional diamond. A moissanite three stone ring is supreme when several stones are in a Chanel setting. Although it does not have the same clarity as diamonds, moissanite outperforms diamonds when it relates to brilliance. It's highly advisable to make an educated decision when purchasing moissanite jewelry rings.

Moissanite three stone rings are extremely fashionable today. Unlike the diamond, moissanite has no cracks and fissures, which help in reflecting light with the magnificence that easily surpasses the reflecting qualities of diamonds. The luster and brilliance of moissanite combined with the hardness, was discovered to be amazing and soon considered an affordable alternative to diamond. Moissanite three stone rings are more popular than a platinum bracelet, diamond pendant or even a diamond ring. There are a variety of moissanite jewelry rings, such as round, baguette and princess cut, that go well with nearly every type of outfit and any woman's personal style.

For a diamond alternative, a moissanite jewelry ring is an excellent choice. A dazzling radiance draws attention to the moissanite three stone ring at a much more affordable price than a real diamond on platinum ring. You can imagine the exquisite beauty of the moissanite diamond on a platinum ring that will thrill any woman.

Many individuals are looking at moissanite as the choice in jewelry. This is because moissanite is a lab-created synthetic diamond. It naturally occurs in nature, but it occurs in very small quantities. It is only slightly less than a diamond on the Mohs scale of hardness, being 9.4 as compared to the diamond at 10. Moissanite three stone rings and moissanite jewelry rings can be purchased at select jewelry stores or online.

By Gordon Petten

The Benefits of Men's Moissanite Wedding Rings

Moissanite is a synthetic mineral, also known as silicon carbide, which is used to simulate diamonds. It is becoming quite popular as a diamond substitute because it has a refraction similar to that of a diamond. Further, it is nearly as hard as a diamond and just as thermally conductive, unlike other replicas.

This unique mineral was discovered in 1893 as a small component of a meteorite in Arizona by Dr. Ferdinand Henri Moissan. Naturally occurring moissanite is exceedingly rare, having an appearance similar to that of diamond and a tetrahedral crystalline structure.

However, moissanite jewelry is largely a lab-created stone based on the structure of natural moissanite, which is linked to meteorites. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, moissanite is 95. It has more brilliance, fire and luster than any hard jewel on earth, including diamond.

Naturally, price also plays a big role in the popularity of moissanite. As a general rule, a moissanite stone retails at about 1/10th the cost a diamond of equal size, this despite the fact that moissanite has an even greater ""sparkle.""

Because the gem is not nearly as expensive as a diamond, the price of a man’s moissanite wedding ring will depend more on the material and design of the ring than the stone.

Moissanite is a less expensive though stunningly beautiful alternative to diamonds. While it may not please a woman, who has a special emotional attachments to diamonds, it is an appropriate substitute for a man who loves the look of an expensive stone but does not want to pay the price.

Mens Wedding Rings Info provides detailed information on diamond, platinum, titanium, gold, moissanite, unique, and comfort fit men’s wedding rings, as well as wedding ring sets for men and women. Mens Wedding Rings Info is the sister site of Titanium Rings Web.

By Eric Morris

How Does a Moissanite Compare to a Diamond?

In today's economic turmoil luxury items such as diamond jewelry is taking a beating. There is a need to fill the gap that is being left by a lot of people who want to buy diamond jewelry but just can't afford it. Moissanite nicely fills in this gap by providing a product which is very similar to a diamond but costs 1/10th of the diamond equivalent.

Moissanite is a man made gemstone which has very similar physical, chemical and optical properties when compared to a diamond. Moissanite is made up of silicon carbide , where as a diamond is made up of carbon. Because of this a normal diamond detector which uses thermal conductivity as the base to identify a diamond also shows moissanite as one.

The hardness of moissanite at 9.25 on the Mohs Scale is lower than that of a diamond which is 10 but is higher than any other gemstone including rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

- The clarity of a moissanite is that of vs1-vs2 on GIA's clarity scale.
- The color grade is in the range of H-I-J on the GIA color scale.

The luster and brilliance of a moissanite is higher than that of a diamond and it has got higher heat resistance as well. All this makes for very good durability and a piece of moissanite jewelry will last you almost as long as that of a diamond.

Charles & Colvard have the patent to manufacture synthetic moissanites and most jewelry retailers will provide a lifetime warranty certificate for its optical properties. The best part is that it is almost impossible for a layman to differentiate between a moissanite and a diamond.

So now you can derive the pleasure of wearing very beautiful jewelry without burning a hole in your pocket.

By Jagmala Singh

Making Your Statement without Breaking Your Budget with Moissanite Jewelry

We all know that 'diamonds are forever,' but it's also a well known fact that many end up paying for them forever as well. But how do you create the feel of elegance that a diamond gives while on a budget? The answer is moissanite jewelry and it's a secret that has been waiting in the wings for over a century. In 1893 an inventor named Henri Moissan discovered a mineral called silicon carbide but it wasn't until 1995 that moissanite was recognized for its brilliance and a jeweler decided that if cut properly the substance could be almost identical to diamond jewelry.

It's so similar, in fact, that many jewelers have trouble telling the difference between real diamonds and moissanite jewelry. Available in the same cuts as diamonds, the possibilities with moissanite jewelry are endless. From elegant earrings to wear for an evening out to a princess cut engagement ring to present when you're ready to ask the love of your life for her hand in marriage, moissanite jewelry presents a lasting impression. The difference is, it won't break your budget.

How does moissanite jewelry compare to other diamond look-alikes? The most common look-alike, and the only one that could even be considered a competitor, cubic zirconia, is still a little cheaper than moissanite but lacks the luster and brilliance of a piece of moissanite jewelry. Moissanite is also much harder than cubic zirconia., which is very important if the piece is going to be worn frequently or even daily, as would be the case with an engagement ring.

Moissanite ranges from near colorless to shades of green. The green can be elegant, but it is important to make sure that the stone you choose is exactly what you are looking for. Make sure the light is optimal when you are examining your pieces. Moissanite is durable, but it still isn't as hard as a diamond, which means that you will need to be careful with your moissanite jewelry.

Finally, there is the stigma that can be attached to "fake" diamonds. Although moissanite is genuine, the wedding industry would have you believe that diamonds are the only acceptable symbol of love. It's becoming more and more common for couples to buck this trend, since purchasing moissanite can mean getting more glitter for their money, but it's important that, if you're planning to propose with a moissanite ring, you clarify your sweetie's feelings on the matter first.

Before you discard the dream of being able to afford fashionable, elegant jewelry without going broke, consider moissanite. You may just find that it is the answer to all your fashion needs.

By Gordon Petten

Moissanite Wedding Set

Sporting a moissanite jewelry set on a bride's wedding day is just about one of the most profound statements she can make. The effect that this set will have puts even diamonds to shame. On this day, a bride loves to show off – and nothing can showcase her better than the exuberant sparkle of a complete moissanite ensemble.

Moissanite can be cut to perfect specifications. The extreme refractive properties of the stone allow an experienced jeweler to design wedding jewelry sets with stone alignments that literally radiate fire in all directions. Such wedding sets are usually crafted in either 14 or 22 carat white gold or platinum, since these perfectly complement the moissanite and lend it a dramatic backdrop.

Moissanite wedding sets are eminently adaptable to individual budgets. Most of them are half the cost of a comparable diamond ensemble. A bride can flaunt an extravagant set on her wedding trousseau for a comparatively modest price.

The appeal of moissanite on the most significant day of a couple’s life is not just limited to women’s jewelry. Men’s wedding rings, tie pins and cufflinks sporting the moissanite are becoming increasingly popular. This is not surprising – moissanite is being cleverly marketed as the stone that most reflects a man’s most desirable qualities in relationships. It is among the hardest substances known, is literally "forever", shines forth uninhibitedly, is economical, and can be molded according to desire. What woman could ask for more?

Men’s moissanite wedding rings are usually made with two tone white gold/yellow gold, said to be the perfect "male" blend. The wedding ring is invariably the only piece of jewelry a man can wear during his wedding; considering this limitation, it is only proper that it features a brilliant moissanite for maximum effect.

By Kristy Annely

What in the World Is Moissanite? The Worlds Newest Jewelry Stone

Moissanite is a naturally occurring crystal which occurs in such small amounts and sizes as to be uncommercial.

It was discovered in 1893 by Henri Moissan in a meteorite which had fallen to earth some 50000 years ago and landed in the Arizona desert. Dr Moissan started studying small fragments from this meteorite and made an astonishing discovery. Imbedded in it were tiny amounts of what looked like a new unknown jewel.

Although it occurs naturally on earth it is only in tiny quantities and commercially unviable.

Scientists could see its potential as a brilliant new jewelry stone and so set out to manufacture it in a lab. It's application as a jewel was immediately clear and so a new naturally occurring but also man made jewel was born. The process of making it is very new. It has only been commercially available in jewelry since 1998, so is only a few years old on the jewelry market.

It is exceedingly hard to make and the process to do so is kept very secret. It can only currently be made in reasonably small quantities.

There are a number of properties of jewels which are common amongst them and are therefore used for comparison purposes. These properties are beauty, colour, brilliance, fire and luster, durability and rarity.

The brilliance of a jewel is created by the cut. A diamond in it's natural state for instance is pretty unimpressive. Give it a proper design and use the diamonds natural refraction of light and it is beautiful. It is the cut that does this, however it is the qualities of the jewel which produce the brilliance once it has been cut. Brilliance can be measured by the amount of light which enters a jewel compared with the amount which comes back when put under a light source.

Fire refers to the ability of the stone to refract light back out in colours. The light rays break up into their original spectrum colours and that is what gives the jewel its special character.

Luster is the amount of light reflected back from the surface of the jewel.

Durability is the toughness, the resistance to scratching, chipping, or splitting. This is detemined by its hardness, and it is also the hardness which determines the brilliance.

Rarity is reasonably obvious. It is the availability of the jewel.

Moissanite equals or outperforms diamonds in just about all categories. In particular it has superior brilliance, fire and luster. The only category in which it doesn’t outperform diamonds is hardness. It is slightly softer than diamond, but only very slightly, and is harder than all other stones. Jewellers can stuggle to tell the difference between diamonds and Moissanite. In fact there is now a specific instrument which has been developed to help jewellers to tell the difference between diamond and moissanite as it is so hard to see and so many cannot tell them apart.

It will not scratch or become cloudy with wear.

In 1999 the US imported 23.4 million carats (karats) of diamond and only .07 million carats of Moissanite. It is very rare.

There are other diamond substitutes available such as cubic zirconia or even glass. Moissanite outperforms all these admirably.

Moissanite is not really a diamond substitute though. It is a new jewel in its own right. It is just so good that it is immediately compared to diamonds which are always thought of as the best jewel.

If you are thinking of diamond jewelry then moissanite has to be considered. It is far cheaper than a comparable diamond. It is high quality. It is a great jewel. At the end of the day it is not diamond and so if you are determined to get a diamond then do so. But it is a very attractive alternative.

It is more and more becoming the choice of the stars.

Kim Cattrall's character, Samantha Jones, wore a brilliant white gold ring featuring Moissanite in an episode during the last season of the TV hit Sex and the City.

Kiko Ellsworth, one of Hollywood's "Hot" young stars wore a brilliant pair of 2 ½ ct. Moissanite "Martini Stud" earrings to the premiere of Bad Boys II, on July 9th in Los Angeles.

Many other stars have been seen wearing moissanite jewelry in the last few years. It is becoming the new fashion in jewelry. It is also becoming one of the most popular engagement ring stones.

Moissanite is the newest and certainly one of the best jewelry stones available. Moissanite is here to stay.

By Peter Crump