Who says we can't have the bling even in economically depressed times? We can look like a million dollars with cheap quality gems. We can get away looking fabulous and fashionable with the least cost. Good quality jewelry now is made commercially available and very affordable. Lab-created moissanites are now the "in" thing for jewelry. For practical reasons, moissanites are less expensive. Your purchase would not put a hole in your pocket. They cost thousands of dollars less than diamonds, whether mined or cultured. These stones possess qualities close to diamonds. As alternative to diamonds, lab grown moissanites are also flawless and are nearly colorless. Due to its refractive index, dispersion, and gravity, moissanites make a good diamond substitute without the expense.
This cheaper gem is also gorgeous. Moissanites have more scintillation and higher refractive index than diamonds do. Scintillation refers to the spark, twinkle or brilliance in the stone. Refraction is the degree to how the light passes through the stone. These characteristics produce more bling in the stone. So you shine more! They also appear physically larger than diamonds of the same size since moissanites are slightly less dense due to a lower specific gravity. Its gravity is just 3.20. So you appear to shine even more! Unlike cubic zirconia (CZ), moissanites do not dull. They retain their shine for a long, long time.
These gems are the second hardest gem stones. The hardness may be below that of a diamond but its crystalline structure is strongly bonded together. Moissanites can withstand high degrees of pressure. You would not have to worry about breaking or melting. You can actually pass this treasure as a family heirloom from generation to generation. If a grandmother is popular due to her elegant sophisticated style, her grandchildren are sure to carry on the same elegance and sophistication. Who would not feel unique about wearing a gem that carries some history? Be the belle of the ball not just because of the bling but also for the sparkle's tales.
Colors may vary widely and are graded in the same scales as diamonds. However, the most commonly bought ones are nearly colorless. They are most likely used in engagement rings.
In contrast to diamonds, moissanite may not appreciate in value. However, they are more affordable and practical. You can have more value for your money since your purchase of a moissanite will not dent your wallet. Losing a moissanite earring may not hurt as much. Most earrings do get lost. As a growing teenager, transforming from a careless-and-free girl to a fine lady, I had lost a few earrings myself that caused my mother's fury. Although of course, we would not want to lose finely crafted jewelry, especially when it is an heirloom from well-loved relatives. Moissanites, also identified as Silicon Carbide (SiC, are said to have derived from meteors and meteor craters on earth. They closely come from the stars. They are also rare minerals. So like stars, we can also shine brilliantly and uniquely with moissanites.
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