Moissanite is graded very similarly becuase they are similar in composition... they are NOT being advertised as diamonds. They are NOT fake diamonds.... Clearly you are very bothered and biased. They were discovered in 1893 by Henri Moissan in a meteorite. A natrual moissanite btw its far more precious than a diamond every could be, however they only occur in small amounts. Luckily they found a way to replicate them and are affordable. 😉 A moissanite has a refractive index of 2.691 whike a diamond has has refractive index of 2.417 and gives off a rainbow 🌈 light while diamonds tend to give of a white refractive color. Moissanite also has more fire than diamonds .. if anything just watch the video by Charles and Colavrd the company who first patented moissanite
@@vanityrose6512 Thank you for educating the masses. Moissanite is it's very own gemstone and not a fake. They are priced better than diamonds and give off brilliant shine!
So am I correct in saying, Moissanite is "Man Made" & Lab Grown Diamonds are "Man Made?" Please correct me if I am wrong, but I have read several studies that claim Lab Grown Diamonds are "Real Diamonds", how can this be if it is man made? Just curious as to what the difference between Moissanite and Lab Grown diamonds area, they both seem man made. Thank you for what you do... cheers
@@kansasboy691 Instead of coming from the earth those same conditions are emulated in a lab. Both would still have all the same compositions of the natural "earth" grown ones, but were grown instead in laboratory.
I'ts not a fake diamond!! It is a REAL gemstone in its own right! Just because it isn't a diamond does not mean it's fake. It is a real gemstone just like emeralds, rubies, sapphires, etc.
I wish they would promote it as its own thing. I like the stone and it has an interesting story of its discovery so has its own value but its being sold as some kind of synthetic diamond!
sure it's not a fake diamond, but isn't a real gemstone either... the very most of all moissanite on the market is lab grown, since natural moissanite is extremely rare. Guess that's what's making the common judgement of it being fake, or a simulant, which if we think about just a little more criticly just makes sense on a commercial level, not substantially
Diamond sellers are ALWAYS going to say negative things about moissanite because the stone is way more beautiful than diamond and it’s ruining their sales
You’re almost correct. But none of the moissanite you can buy is natural. It’s so incredibly rare in nature that to get the stone to consumers, it has to be made in a lab. Personally, I have no problem with lab stones. I love that we have the capacity to make gems.
@@internetjunky4327 Except that people dying over it makes it that much more valuable. I like lab stones anyway. They’re chemically identical to their naturally formed counterparts and they tend to cost a lot less. This means that you can get a whole lot more bang for your buck. And generally, lab stones are more perfect. Fewer flaws/inclusions.
@@gwynnethsmith9226 - indeed, I’ve got some natural Silicone Carbide & it’s beautiful, it looks like it’s been rolled in glitter. Arizona impact site. Stay safe. Rog from Wales 🏴.
The diamond market is a total scam. You buy a diamond and ask how much the jeweller would buy it back for. Immediately you are offered half the price you just paid. Yeh definitely an investment
@@DiamondMounter : nyet ! any thing that is dependent on electric/internet trade is meaningless! you have too have solid tangible procession , gold/silver/platinum/gemstones!
Diamond fans hates moissanite because it is ruining the diamond "market". Moissanite is 2nd only to diamond in hardness, thus better than any other stones. It's not a "fake" space stone. It was originally discovered from meteorite, which then man can now duplicate perfectly. Diamond market is a scam anyways. Moissanite is great. It can be passed to generation and generations, like a diamond, maintaining it's beauty for years. Which is the it's main purpose. Heat can destroy diamond easier than moissanite
I heard from a rabbi that diamonds are plenty and marked up on purpose to kill in profits. Diamond markets been a scam since before Lab diamonds and moissanite
There’s a video of a diamond, moissanite and 2 cz all being heated at a high temperature, the diamond was the only one that was completely ruined and turned cloudy. The moissanite did turn back into its original color which is yellow but was still very shiny and reflected light.
A jeweler that has never heard of moissanite?! Sounds like you just don't like the quality you see because of the price difference, moissanite is taking over buddy, just embrace it 😂
I was a pawnbroker so I heard about them because they test as diamond and we didn't want to lose our money. (I have never seen one though because they weren't common back then) As a guy who sits at the bench why would he know about them? He worked in a high end gaff that wouldn't go near such things.
I bet if this stone was valued higher than diamonds his attitude about it would change. Basic consumer psychology. Because it’s less expensive most automatically assume it’s lower quality/ less desirable.
A diamond is single refractive whilst a moissanite is double refractive. Labelling a moissanite as a fake diamond is the same as labelling a spinel as a fake sapphire. Ive sold more than a couple of jewelry, mainly gemstones, to friends and family. Most dont care what it is as long as its pretty and sparkly
Him boasting about how he's been working only with diamonds and then saying "diamond is double refractive or whatever" really destroyed his credibility lmao
@@Vicky-po6ve some people are just brainwashed to believe that diamonds are the irreplaceable and this is definitely not true, i uploaded a video of a ring i made for my cousin a couple years back just to prive a point. Check it out if you want. P.s. im not selling anything just sharing
@@callmedru beautiful ring! I agree that people seem to be hyperfocused on diamonds as the only option for engagement rings. I think diamonds are beautiful in their own way and moissanite has its own charm. I couldn't decide between a lab diamond and a moissanite for a while but ended up getting the moissanite because of all that F I R E.
@@Vicky-po6ve they each have their own charm. I gifted my mom a 5 carat moissanite ring and she loves it! She actually wears it more often than her "real" diamond ring, lol.
All moissanite in the jewelry market is synthetic (lab grown) and not natural. It has been found in nature but those specimens are extremely rare and you'll never see one in jewelry.
This video comes off as kinda pretentious, moissanite is it’s own stone, it’s hardly trying to be a diamond. Just because they are two predominantly colorless stones that are popular in jewelry doesn’t mean one is trying to copy the other. That’d be like saying white sapphire is trying to be a diamond. Diamond people are so strange, they constantly feel threatened by strange things that wouldn’t change the diamond trade if diamonds are so “rare” and “special.” It’s because they know they’re not special, they’re just overpriced pieces of carbon. It’s okay if you like those overpriced pieces of carbon (I do too), but stop trying to make them something they are not and stop acting like you’re better than someone because you have one, it’s intrinsically worthless. We add value to the stones in our engagement rings, whether it’s a ruby, an emerald, a sapphire, a moissanite, etc. They’re all equally beautiful. I have a diamond engagement ring myself, I’m just not an asshole about it.
In short he salty they made a gem that sparkles more for a fraction of the cost also salty that they didn't make a whole new measurement system for this one particular gemstone
Brilliantly well said. I found his video condescending, he’s a jeweller who’s never heard of Moissanite? Yet Moissanite has been available for a least 20+ years! Every one who knows what Moissanite is knows it’s it’s own jewel which just so happens to look similar to a diamond. I’d never buy a diamond not because of any ethical reason but because they are way way over priced for what they are making jewellers very rich, diamonds are no longer an investment because unless you know exactly what you are buying and understand diamond gradings which most consumers don’t your going to be 100% ripped off.
This "jeweler" didn't even know what moissanite was and read the Wikipedia page on camera 🤡. Seriously, what kind of jeweler never heard of moissanite 😂😂😂😂 Dude sucks
Some corrections there. There is natural Diamond & lab created Diamond, both of these are structurally the same. Moissanite is made from Silicon Carbide. Natural silicone carbide is rare, I own some and it tests positive for diamond. It looks like grey lava covered in glitter and is ejected from meteorite craters.
Some diamond expert you are... "Diamonds have a double refraction or whatever" - diamond is a single refractive mineral. Moissanite is not. That's one of the telltale signs of it.
I first heard about moissanite when I was studing for my geology bachelor's degree. I never understood why it got so conflated with the diamond market, since it has such different mineral properties. It has a higher refractive index than diamond (that's why it has more "fire" or looks "fake" to some people), but honestly I like that about it! It disturbs me how many people try to cut moissanites to be less brilliant just so they seem more diamond-like. I think they should be treasured as a super cool gemstone in their own right and not some diamond substitute!
Why didn't you do your research on what Moissanites are BEFORE you made this video?... They have a very fascinating History... Learn about them!!! I just got my first two Moissanites... one is a 3 carat pink and has a lazer-etched registered number on it!! Wow... it is mind-blowing how beautiful it is and the one carat white one also... so much more beautiful than my natural diamonds.! Moissanites are NOT Fake Diamonds... they are real Moissanites... something completely different than Diamonds...
I find your language throughout this video kind of annoying. Moissanite is its own stone and is being sold as such - You, as a professional, should treat it as an independent stone. You called it “fake diamond,” “space/meteorite diamond” several times and in doing so are perpetuating the idea that someone might try to pass this off as a diamond. It is sold as it's own independent stone in many places, including where ever you got yours from. Yes this certificate is copying the look of a diamond certificate but that does make a bit of sense as it is sold as a diamond alternative. People considering the two may ask for these details. Also, the paperwork does make it clear that this isn’t a diamond. To your point, because all moissanite that is sold in the jewellery trade is man-made and, as far as I know, internally flawless, it does seem a bit arbitrary to include those ratings on a certificate since the grade is the same for all stones. I had hoped that you, as a professional, would have given a more objective description of this stone. Talk about it’s dispersion, refractive index, and lustre. You boasted that you have worked with amazing diamonds and yet you couldn’t tell us what made this different - “there’s just something off about it” isn’t a good enough take from a professional - a layman could have said that.
Well said. I agree, he’s kinda crap isn’t he! Hasn’t a clue what he’s talking about yet calls himself a jeweller !? when Moissanite has been available for more that 20 years!
As an anniversary gift, my husband gave me a Moissanite gemstone ring, it's SO beautiful. Im very happy with it. I would NOT have been happy if he had indebted himself THOUSANDS of dollars just to buy me a diamond ring. Even if we could afford to spend that kind of $, diamond rings on their own are sooooo expensive.
I totally agree- when you are planning or already have a life together- there are far more important things to spend money on than a gem on your finger.
It’s so funny that you really didn’t want to like it, but you liked it. To me, this is a beautiful sparkly gemstone that requires no unethical mining. It’s not a fake diamond, it’s just a different brilliant gemstone. Enjoy it. Why shouldn’t everyone have an accessible, beautiful stone?
Real diamonds are basically a ripoff anyways, so moissanite is an amazingly good alternative. Buying a brand new expensive diamond wont even resell for the same price a decade later, it'll be less valuable most likely..."real" mined diamonds arent a good investment and there's been market manipulation around real diamonds forever now. Also, once lab made diamonds became a reality it made genuine mined diamonds even less valuable. You cant make gold and silver in a lab yet, and thats why the precious metals are still such an awesome store of value. Awesome video! I enjoyed watching you work through analyzing the stone. Thank you.
This is so interesting to watch. It's not a fake diamond, it's a real moissanite!! I personally love moissanite, it sparkles more than a diamond, is almost as hard, and is very affordable. Is it a viable alternative to diamonds? Of course it is! I personally hate that the diamond industry has really fabricated pricing and created a myth that ONLY a diamond is a worthy expression of love. The moissanite industry creates beautiful stones and jewelry that will last a lifetime, without breaking the bank. I have both diamonds and moissanite and can honestly say, I will never buy another diamond again, in fact I may sell my diamonds and just keep my moissies.
I love moissanite. I didn't for many years because it was more yellow but they've perfected it to a clear sparkly stone. It is my go to choice now. I love diamonds but even DeBeers said that diamonds are innately worthless. The value is the marketing of love emotion and memory that is attached. DeBeers has had the market cornered for YEARS. If I can purchase a beautiful, more sparkly stone for 75%+ less than a diamond but just as hard, why not? Its not like you can sell a diamond back for what you purchased it for.🤷🏽♀️
10:30 "I don't know nothing about Moissanite, is it been around like years?" YUP! I've been wearing my 1.5 ct Moissanite earrings for the last 18 years, so I'm baffled that you just recently learned about it. Back in '04, '05, '06 when I'd walk into a jewelry store, I'd get 'those are gorgeous diamond earrings'... I was (and am) proud to say 'they're Moissanite, not diamond'. They always offered to clean them for me so they could take a closer look. Moissanite is a gorgeous gem in its own right.
Thanks for sharing your skills, I have set two mossanite stones both certificated, I and the client were really pleased with the finish and that the stone seemed to have a greater fire than a diamond. Diamonds are fine if the client has the money to buy, but this is a very good alternative.
It’s interesting because, the man who discovered it initially thought it was a diamond for 11 years, until he realized it wasn’t. So. If it fooled the man who discovered it and it costs less, so why not buy it instead of a diamond?
You been in the trade for yrs. !??? And you know nothing about Moissanite??? Complete rubbish! I bet you haven't even heard of " Lab created DIAMONDS " ??? DeBeers must be paying you well ???
I got a Charles and Colvard forever one 10x8 oval for my soon to be wife (to be married in 3 days) ring. It was her choice to go moissanite. I made the setting after watching your, and countless other, videos. Im just starting in this adventure with the purpose to make her a ring. Silver setting, 2mm white sapphires in under halo and band. Turned out a lot better than i had hoped. The stone is awesome. You're right, you can tell it's not the same as diamond, but it is brilliant in full sunlight. Very bright, and lots of fire. Doesnt have the weight of a diamond, but doesnt feel cheap like a cz. Also, not being $80,000 helps.
Congrats! Ah yeah I forgot to compare it in daylight vs artificial light. Thats great you are making it yourself Im very glad the videos have been useful!
I have a moissanite ring its simply beautiful, can't believe you don't know anything about it , like most of the reviews say its not a fake diamond its a moissanite , anyone thinking of buying one you won't regret it
Synthetic stones ARE real stones. Also no they aren't trying to pass it off as a diamond. On the certificate, really big you can see that it says moissanite twice. There are certificates like this for other expensive gemstones like rubies, emeralds, sapphires... also try telling apart one moissanite in between 10 other diamonds the same size. I dont care how many years experience you have, you won't be able to tell which is the diamond. This is why they have equipment to tell them them apart. Once you need all this complicated setup just to figure out which is which, dont you think it lowers the value of diamonds? I think this is what makes so many people angry about moisanites. Kind of what happened to African Amethyst after brazilian amethyst was found. Both real stones but Amethyst is no longer considered a precious stone like it used to be because it is so common now.
I made my husband buy me a Moissanite ring to replace the family heirloom he proposed to me with. He custom made it to look like my grandmother's ring. His family heirloom, which is a monstrosity, an absolutely hideous rose cut monster sits in the safe. I wear my Moissanite ring (2.8 karat, OMC) every day & get tons of compliments. Also, many people prefer Moissanite or lab-created diamonds due to environmental factors & human factors. Smart to add a line into your business!
You sound like you are biased against it before you actually looked at the Moissanite. Which I guess is a fair reaction, but I was hoping to learn more about the differences. Objective language is helpful as opposed to asking Siri like "what the hell is a moissanite?" I believe it should be looked at with objectivity and talked about as a separate stone, of its own merits and faults. The GRA copying GIA is a good start for interesting information, but that's how it is marketed by sneaky people and through no fault of the stone itself. Perhaps a comparison to show people the differences and why it justifies the price difference will be useful to laypeople like myself trying to learn more
Hi Tsetsi I know your channel from years ago! They are chemically similar but look quite different under a microscope. The ones available for jewellery are always synthetic versions
I can afford a diamond but I prefer moissonite actually, just for the qualities of the stone. Plus the price isn’t artificially inflated and it is ethically sourced.
I chose moissanite because I didn't want to spend many thousands of dollars on a ring but enjoy the diamond look. If anyone comments on my ring I tell them frankly that it's moissanite, not diamond. I love my ring and have nothing to hide. It has been a good choice.
So I wonder if he actually made a ring for it. I personally prefer moissanite over a diamond. Not just because it’s cheaper, but I just think it’s more gorgeous than a diamond. I already have 3 rings with moissanites as their center stone. One round and one emerald cut. Had to use real diamonds on the sides since they don’t make small moissanites yet.
I've got a few diamond rings. Firstly a moissanite is a gem in its own right. The second hardest stone after a diamond. When my fiancé proposed I was adamant that I didn't want a diamond, only a moissanite. I'd treated myself to a couple. We'd both been married twice before (to other people) and on my 50th birthday he proposed. Now, had I been younger, I would not have minded. But at this age I felt a diamond would be a waste of money and I'd preferred to put the difference towards our pension trust. The shine is so beautiful, I actually prefer them to diamonds. The prices are great and anyone who cannot afford a diamond will not be disappointed with a moissanite. Cubic zirconia get dull after a few weeks. But my moissy is as shiny as it was when he put it in my finger. People need to realise that not everyone can afford a diamond. I love them. And those jewellers who laughed. Shame on them. Moissanites are slowly taking over.
I would like to see a video review of the Charles and Colvard forever one (DEF) colorless moissanite. The original producer of moissanite. I have owned a Charles and Colvard 1.5 round moissanite set in 14k yellow gold for over 10 years now and still counting. It's as beautiful as the day I received it. I still received compliments today. To clean it, I use a colorless mild liquid soap, warm water, and a soft baby toothbrush at least once a week most of the time more or less. The moissanite has its own category. Like all other precious and semi-precious gemstones. I welcomed the newcomer. I enjoyed your video.
I specifically asked my partner to purchase me a moissanite over a diamond. I love the sparkle of a moissanite over a diamond. The only people who hate mossanites are people who rely on the diamond trade.
I just discovered Moissanite, and I have fallen head over heels in love with it - IMO it is more beautiful than a Diamond. As far as I am concerned, Moissanite is a Gem unto itself. As I am Retired my Diamond buying days are over, lol and Moissanite allows me to have beautiful, sparkly Stone jewelry without the prohibitive cost of Diamonds. I am glad to have an ethical and affordable alternative to Diamond and a durable and stable alternative to Cubic Zirconia. Moissanite is a dream come true.
It took them awhile to prefect it as itself. Because it took awhile to figure out how to replicate a gem that came from outer space...Yeah "Ohhh a space stone". They're gorgeous! Better than a blood diamond. It should have its own certification. It shouldn't be touted as a diamond. It's lovely on its own.
Thanks, that was really interesting to get your take on it. I haven’t worked with either diamond or this stone, but I can aspire! Looking forward to seeing what you create with this!
I got an engagement ring with moissannite and I love it. We agreed on it with my partner because it ment I could have a more interesting/elaborate design (price wise) and I felt it was more ethical. It shimmers so much more than my friends diamond ring too. I love it so so much and 10/10 would do again. Tho I think unfortunately you need to have a thick skin to have it as an engagement ring because there are a lot of ppl who act like it's a fake and refuse to understand that it is it's own stone separate from a diamond. So if appearances are important to you be mindful it can make for some awkward conversations. Otherwise like I said it's super beautiful
I don't think double refraction is the word you were looking for to describe the way a diamond handles light. Moissanite is doubly refractive ie birefringent, diamond is not. It's a Moissanite, not a diamond. I like it for its own characteristics. I have a nice diamond which I enjoy very much but I also enjoy the space stone.
Hahaha this guy is so hurt that Moissanite is just as beautiful (more beautiful, in my opinion) than a diamond. Also, a great price. The diamond industry is such a scam.
To me, like diamond, a moissanite is also a durable long term stone, unlike zirconia, that may scratch more easily. It is not pretending to be a diamond, it's another durable stone. It's synthetic, not fake.
I purposely chose this stone over all of the other options including diamond. I loved the way the forever brilliant looked. My wife loves her ring it’s completely non traditional ring it’s a rose with a stone set in the center and two small buds on each side had it custom made in wax then cast into white gold.
Moissanite and diamonds are graded the same the only thing that’s different is that moissanite is not graded in cut. They are graded differently for cut. So basically 3 Cs instead of 4 Cs. Moissanite isn’t fake. It’s real and can be found in nature. It’s just more rare than a diamond because moissanite that is found in nature is to small to make into a gemstone so it’s lab made. And it does have more refraction than a diamond 2x more fire.
The fact that you seem genuinely hard to impress and possess good experience and expertise with diamonds, and yet even you can’t help but somewhat-begrudgingly like moissanite, tells me I definitely made the right choice by asking my fiancé to buy me a moissanite engagement ring. 😊😊
That's not what double refraction is. You're thinking of dispersion, which is what gives it the colors. Double refraction is actually a terrible thing for Moissanite, because every internal reflection is doubled, making it blurry, versus diamond, which is singly refractive
I have a beautiful gold ring with moissanite and I love it! I think the diamonds sellers are worried to loose customer because of moissanite and are degrading it as much as they can.....but it will be a lost battle. I do not care about the reselling value I do not wish to sell it being them diamonds or moissanites I like the sparkles and the affordability of moissanite compared to diamond. :)
you sound open-minded, which is good. i know it would be difficult for a lifelong jeweller to see a new stone like this. but just like the other commenter, i think it is poor choice to call moissanite "fake". and as for it being created in a lab/mining, i don't see why people see it as a good thing that humanity wastes time/effort/oil to go and mine gemstones when you can create them synthetically. what is so great about having to go and destroy the environment to mine something?
all economic political monopoly! Debeers is holding hoards of VVS 1 - 2 colors grade I thru N ... and their site holders are cancelling their contracts for "Lab created Diamond & Moissanite" !
I remember one time at a high end auction show with my dad looking at an entire case of huge beautiful diamonds that I could no way afford. For some reason I couldn't take my eyes off one of them. We checked the catalogue and turned out that it wasn't the biggest, clearest or best color of the crowd but it was cut perfectly (SUWA brand). That's when I realized how important cutting was to a diamond and that experience stuck with me.
if you find a moissanite in nature or in a meteor then its way more expensive than diamonds. its way more rare and the light reflects better than diamond.
I have several moissanite rings. I love all of them. They're beautiful and I can wear them everyday without worrying about damaging them. I don't buy jewelry as an investment. That's a quick way to go broke. Just like cars jewelry looses value them moment you buy it. I don't buy moissanite as a diamond "alternative". I buy moissanite because I prefer it over diamonds.
It’s not fake! 😂 Mohs scale a diamond is a 10 and Moissanite is a 9.25 to 9.5 depending on the stone so, very close and both very durable For fire a diamond is 0.044 and a moissanite is 0.104, for Brilliance a diamond is 2.42 and moissanite is 2.65 to 2.69 And then adding in the ethical side and rarity Moissanite is a definite winner in my personal opinion. But, to each his own
I felt like you did at first...I figured I could use CZ as it's even cheaper...That was until I set a CZ next to a Moissanite...then all bets were off...THE SPECTRAL Colors and LUSTER IS UNBEATABLE in properly cut stones...Now I am hooked...esp.. since the new price drop...
I Absolutely Love Moissanite gem stones… they are very strong and look even better than diamonds!! Over the years I’ve had diamond rings.. Diamonds are nice but Moissanite is just stunning and very durable can also cut Glass. You can also get them in any color.
i do like the video but i will say you come across as extremely biased against moissanite. i don’t think you gave it a fair shot because of your feelings towards people who may try to pass them off as diamonds. i wish you would have just focused on evaluating the stone in a professional manner.
Moissanites are very beautiful, and I certainly understand why people like them. But I prefer the white fire of diamonds to the rainbow fire of moissanites, so my little 30 point diamond pleases me very much, more than a larger moissanite would. And I think lab-created diamonds are fantastic, because they cost less and they are conflict-free. To each their own!
Exactly, to each their own! 😊 I prefer moissanites, but that’s only a personal preference. Diamonds aren’t going anywhere and will always retain their own extremely special value!
You should try to burn it! its pretty cool! you wont ruin it! it will turn super bright yellow, then once it cools it fades back to its original color. this is how moissanite is more durable than a diamond. also the silica encapsulates the carbon so it wont loose its size over time like diamonds.
I’m glad his attitude improved. He seemed completely predisposed to dislike it and consider it a “fake diamond.” He also should have researched what it was before buying one so he had the whole picture. I’m sure jewelry sellers feel threatened by moissanites because they sell for so much less than diamonds, thus the mindset of “it’s a fake diamond.” No, it’s not a fake anything, it’s a real moissanite. You can’t truthfully say someone who buys a garnet is buying a fake ruby, and it’s the same principle here.
Found it bizarre how you don’t want these gems to be advertised as diamonds, and yet at every possible opportunity it was you who seemed unable to stop comparing the two, rather than taking it for what it is.
Its a fucking gem they're not gonna make a whole new measurement system because it makes you less money this is like watching a oil tycoon review a tesla
I have a family piece that my grandad bought in Pretoria SA in 1920. It's an old mine cut 1.9 carats set in a vintage rose gold ring. It was costing a fortune to insure. 5 months ago I found a supplier who got me an old mine cut moissanite with a F rating (just like mine). Had my jeweller recreate the setting and put the original in the safe. Side by side in the same setting I can't see a difference (untrained eye maybe but I have been wearing the original for 30 years). The old mine cut makes it look realistic 😮
It has been around for years but the patent just expired and they just found out how to remove nitrogen contamination and achieve D color (oh no can't use the diamond grading scale) and so companies can make it real cheap, before the only company that would sell it sold high quality pieces for about the same price as synthetic diamond but didn't really compete with the 'diamond market' They don't put stuff in it to make it look like a diamond it often has flaws and it's hard to get it Pure White so that's why the Diamond Grading scales are necessary, all of the same things on that scale are important for Moissanite so why wouldn't they use the same one?
Thank you for giving your honest assessment of moissanite along with its differences and similarities in regards to comparing it to diamonds. I have seen videos completely reviling moissanite and videos doing nothing but touting it as an amazing alternative to diamonds. I think of it a bit like cubic zirconia+++. A nice, sturdy, beautiful stone, in its own right, to make nice jewelry with that you can now get in an amazing range of colors, but more affordable than diamonds.
I'm curious. 24 years as a jeweller in London and you did not know how to set stones until you came to Japan? What kind of jewellery were you making back then?
Nice video. On your criticism of the copycat paperwork - as a jeweller and businessman, surely you think they'd be mad NOT to follow the diamond certificate and just put in "moisanite" wherever they are legally obliged.
Each stone has it's own beauty - I wish more people would appreciate each stone (Even CZ) like it is, rather than comparing it to a diamond. I personally love Garnets and Amethysts... Speaking of, Do you know where i could get a 12 x 20 mm emerald cut amethyst from? P.S. have you had a go at sweat soldering?
I’m very spiritual. So as you were talking to that stone, she was listening to what you were saying. What you tell her positive or negative she was absorbing everything you said and reflecting back at you. ❤
I have one carat diamond, a moissanite and several cz. The reason I prefer moissanite is that men do not die or get injured mining it. Moissanite are not cheap. In fact when then first came out they were as expensive as a diamond. Moissanite has a higher refractive index so it prodyces what some call the "glitter ball" effect. I love it but resale value is not good.
Yes. Gemmologists refer to it as 'birefringence' Many gemstones have double refraction. Sapphires, zircons, citrines and many more. Its useful to see to help identify stones.
@@DiamondMounter I love your videos. Did you ever make one of you putting this stone into a ring? I was looking for it but I couldn’t find it in your list.
I would LOVE to see what you make with this moisonite! Another selling point to this stone is the mining process of diamonds and how horrible it is not only for the earth but also the health of the miner. I personally would prefer a moisonite because of these reasons alone. I would absolutely LOVE to have my bridal rings to be made of moisonite set in sterling. Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed this video but do agree it would be nice if they would create their own style certification! I think the replication of the proper GIA certificate makes the stone seem more counterfeit and thats unfortunate for such a beautiful stone.
Yes exactly. I like the stone when I think of it as a moissanaite with its interesting story of how it was discovered but then I see its being sold as a cheap diamond alternative and immediately it doesn't seem desirable anymore
A Moissanite is a stone all it’s own. It’s not trying to be a diamond. While a diamond is carbon, a Moissanite is silicone Carbonide. It tests as a diamond on a diamond tester. Frankly, I’d rather invest my money in a house, not a ring! What the heck? What a waste of money! I’d rather have a stone that gives off rainbow colors than just sparkling light. I have a Moissanite engagement ring and it’s more beautiful than the diamond in my wedding band! I would never waste my money on a diamond! I’d rather have the Moissanite or a morganite!
You can tell. It reflects differently. Both are nice, just different. I kind of like the way the moissanite looks brighter, but everyone still respects the diamond more.
Theres plenty of comparison videos here on TH-cam that you could check out! It's really easy to tell the difference once you see the rainbows moissanite throw. I own both stones and definitely get more compliments on my moissanite.
My ring on my thumbnail is a moissanite! Never had so many compliments in my life. It's the highest moissanite, it's Charles and Colvard moissanite. A conflict free gem stone.
Mossanite is suddenly more popular because it is a genuine gemstone, lasts a lifetime, is ethical and sustainable. Also you can get a beautiful larger stone for a fraction of the cost. People are just sick of the hype over diamonds and are choosing moissanite because it’s beautiful!
If you love Moissannite there's a new video coming soon! I make a nice 4 claw earring with one 😉
Moissanite is graded very similarly becuase they are similar in composition... they are NOT being advertised as diamonds. They are NOT fake diamonds.... Clearly you are very bothered and biased. They were discovered in 1893 by Henri Moissan in a meteorite. A natrual moissanite btw its far more precious than a diamond every could be, however they only occur in small amounts. Luckily they found a way to replicate them and are affordable. 😉
A moissanite has a refractive index of 2.691 whike a diamond has has refractive index of 2.417 and gives off a rainbow 🌈 light while diamonds tend to give of a white refractive color. Moissanite also has more fire than diamonds .. if anything just watch the video by Charles and Colavrd the company who first patented moissanite
Diamonds are overrated and boring
@@vanityrose6512 Thank you for educating the masses. Moissanite is it's very own gemstone and not a fake. They are priced better than diamonds and give off brilliant shine!
So am I correct in saying, Moissanite is "Man Made" & Lab Grown Diamonds are "Man Made?" Please correct me if I am wrong, but I have read several studies that claim Lab Grown Diamonds are "Real Diamonds", how can this be if it is man made? Just curious as to what the difference between Moissanite and Lab Grown diamonds area, they both seem man made. Thank you for what you do... cheers
@@kansasboy691 Instead of coming from the earth those same conditions are emulated in a lab. Both would still have all the same compositions of the natural "earth" grown ones, but were grown instead in laboratory.
I'ts not a fake diamond!! It is a REAL gemstone in its own right! Just because it isn't a diamond does not mean it's fake. It is a real gemstone just like emeralds, rubies, sapphires, etc.
I wish they would promote it as its own thing. I like the stone and it has an interesting story of its discovery so has its own value
but its being sold as some kind of synthetic diamond!
sure it's not a fake diamond, but isn't a real gemstone either... the very most of all moissanite on the market is lab grown, since natural moissanite is extremely rare. Guess that's what's making the common judgement of it being fake, or a simulant, which if we think about just a little more criticly just makes sense on a commercial level, not substantially
Agreed
Even if its made by lab??
@UCY1BvlHMg1N3kHVxOPcCvow It’s not fake it’s lab grown. It’s chemically the exact same as moissanite found naturally. Silicon carbide..
This dude was more impressed with the moissanite than he cared to admit.
facts lmao
@Yutoob Isranby WS 😂😂
TBH
@Yutoob Isranby WS checks out especially considering his first reaction to the MOH rating at 13:16 was "maybe I'll try and destroy it."
DeBeers is shitting bricks, which is why these people look down on moissy. Diamonds are a scam anyway, DeBeers is artificially elevating the price.
Diamond sellers are ALWAYS going to say negative things about moissanite because the stone is way more beautiful than diamond and it’s ruining their sales
Yep!
ha ha ha yes..
I have a 5 carrot ring that is absolutely stunning.
Moissanite is actually more reflective than a diamond and is its own natural stone not a fake diamond.
Exactly not everybody understand that tho
This! It has a higher refractive index than a diamond.
You’re almost correct. But none of the moissanite you can buy is natural. It’s so incredibly rare in nature that to get the stone to consumers, it has to be made in a lab. Personally, I have no problem with lab stones. I love that we have the capacity to make gems.
@@lancerooke well I think that makes it ethical. Like lab created diamonds. At least you know people didn't die over it.
@@internetjunky4327 Except that people dying over it makes it that much more valuable. I like lab stones anyway. They’re chemically identical to their naturally formed counterparts and they tend to cost a lot less. This means that you can get a whole lot more bang for your buck. And generally, lab stones are more perfect. Fewer flaws/inclusions.
Dude! Its not a fake diamond. Its a moissanite.
Yes, it’s a gemstone in its own right. Not a fake diamond as you say.
Agreed
Yep. It's it's own gem for sure. Replica of space gem found on metorites. Brilliant and beautiful. Not a diamond simulant. Though a great alternative.
@@gwynnethsmith9226 - indeed, I’ve got some natural Silicone Carbide & it’s beautiful, it looks like it’s been rolled in glitter. Arizona impact site. Stay safe. Rog from Wales 🏴.
Whhaha yes, he dont even know.
The diamond market is a total scam. You buy a diamond and ask how much the jeweller would buy it back for. Immediately you are offered half the price you just paid. Yeh definitely an investment
Yup. Better off buying gold, silver or platinum.
@@JcLazy1 Buy bitcoin!
@@DiamondMounter : nyet ! any thing that is dependent on electric/internet trade is meaningless! you have too have solid tangible procession , gold/silver/platinum/gemstones!
Bruh thats the market not only with diamonds
@@Z800_ Exactly, even gold.
Diamond fans hates moissanite because it is ruining the diamond "market". Moissanite is 2nd only to diamond in hardness, thus better than any other stones. It's not a "fake" space stone. It was originally discovered from meteorite, which then man can now duplicate perfectly. Diamond market is a scam anyways. Moissanite is great. It can be passed to generation and generations, like a diamond, maintaining it's beauty for years. Which is the it's main purpose.
Heat can destroy diamond easier than moissanite
I heard from a rabbi that diamonds are plenty and marked up on purpose to kill in profits. Diamond markets been a scam since before Lab diamonds and moissanite
Grandma passes down a moissanite ring. Resale value $5 thaaaannnks
@@komedee3739 So the first thing you do with an inherited family heirloom is check its resale value? No wonder you’re getting a $5 ring lol
There’s a video of a diamond, moissanite and 2 cz all being heated at a high temperature, the diamond was the only one that was completely ruined and turned cloudy. The moissanite did turn back into its original color which is yellow but was still very shiny and reflected light.
@@nebblepoppishire3037 true, he's more interested with it's monetary value than its real intangible worth
A jeweler that has never heard of moissanite?! Sounds like you just don't like the quality you see because of the price difference, moissanite is taking over buddy, just embrace it 😂
And not just a jeweler "professional jeweler". 🙄
@@g_8439 😂😂🤣🤣
And that shit ain’t as cheap as he makes it seem
I was a pawnbroker so I heard about them because they test as diamond and we didn't want to lose our money. (I have never seen one though because they weren't common back then) As a guy who sits at the bench why would he know about them? He worked in a high end gaff that wouldn't go near such things.
I bet if this stone was valued higher than diamonds his attitude about it would change. Basic consumer psychology. Because it’s less expensive most automatically assume it’s lower quality/ less desirable.
Its hilarious how he was searching for every reason not to like it, only to realize he likes it 🤣
Lol right😂
A diamond is single refractive whilst a moissanite is double refractive. Labelling a moissanite as a fake diamond is the same as labelling a spinel as a fake sapphire. Ive sold more than a couple of jewelry, mainly gemstones, to friends and family. Most dont care what it is as long as its pretty and sparkly
Him boasting about how he's been working only with diamonds and then saying "diamond is double refractive or whatever" really destroyed his credibility lmao
@@Vicky-po6ve some people are just brainwashed to believe that diamonds are the irreplaceable and this is definitely not true, i uploaded a video of a ring i made for my cousin a couple years back just to prive a point. Check it out if you want. P.s. im not selling anything just sharing
@@callmedru beautiful ring! I agree that people seem to be hyperfocused on diamonds as the only option for engagement rings. I think diamonds are beautiful in their own way and moissanite has its own charm. I couldn't decide between a lab diamond and a moissanite for a while but ended up getting the moissanite because of all that F I R E.
@@Vicky-po6ve they each have their own charm. I gifted my mom a 5 carat moissanite ring and she loves it! She actually wears it more often than her "real" diamond ring, lol.
It is not a fake diamond. It is an Moissanite, a gem in its own.
All moissanite in the jewelry market is synthetic (lab grown) and not natural. It has been found in nature but those specimens are extremely rare and you'll never see one in jewelry.
This video comes off as kinda pretentious, moissanite is it’s own stone, it’s hardly trying to be a diamond. Just because they are two predominantly colorless stones that are popular in jewelry doesn’t mean one is trying to copy the other. That’d be like saying white sapphire is trying to be a diamond. Diamond people are so strange, they constantly feel threatened by strange things that wouldn’t change the diamond trade if diamonds are so “rare” and “special.” It’s because they know they’re not special, they’re just overpriced pieces of carbon. It’s okay if you like those overpriced pieces of carbon (I do too), but stop trying to make them something they are not and stop acting like you’re better than someone because you have one, it’s intrinsically worthless. We add value to the stones in our engagement rings, whether it’s a ruby, an emerald, a sapphire, a moissanite, etc. They’re all equally beautiful. I have a diamond engagement ring myself, I’m just not an asshole about it.
In short he salty they made a gem that sparkles more for a fraction of the cost also salty that they didn't make a whole new measurement system for this one particular gemstone
Brilliantly well said. I found his video condescending, he’s a jeweller who’s never heard of Moissanite? Yet Moissanite has been available for a least 20+ years! Every one who knows what Moissanite is knows it’s it’s own jewel which just so happens to look similar to a diamond. I’d never buy a diamond not because of any ethical reason but because they are way way over priced for what they are making jewellers very rich, diamonds are no longer an investment because unless you know exactly what you are buying and understand diamond gradings which most consumers don’t your going to be 100% ripped off.
I love everything that you said, and totally agree 👍
He warned up at the end…once he figured out how it could actually benefit him lol
This "jeweler" didn't even know what moissanite was and read the Wikipedia page on camera 🤡.
Seriously, what kind of jeweler never heard of moissanite 😂😂😂😂
Dude sucks
Some corrections there. There is natural Diamond & lab created Diamond, both of these are structurally the same. Moissanite is made from Silicon Carbide. Natural silicone carbide is rare, I own some and it tests positive for diamond. It looks like grey lava covered in glitter and is ejected from meteorite craters.
Moisanite is rarer in nature than diamond. It's like 30 times more rare
Yes, natural moissanite is. And it's prettier!!
24 years in the business and never heard of moissanite but it was discovered by Henri Moissan over 150 years ago
@Stephen Lee 😅😅
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
says alot
Agreed 💯
Dude is really bothered by this. He knows this hurts his bottom end. To bad they are taking over lmfao.
Some diamond expert you are... "Diamonds have a double refraction or whatever" - diamond is a single refractive mineral. Moissanite is not. That's one of the telltale signs of it.
you rock!!!
I was just going to comment the same!
I look for the double refraction to make sure I wasn't sold a CZ.
I first heard about moissanite when I was studing for my geology bachelor's degree. I never understood why it got so conflated with the diamond market, since it has such different mineral properties. It has a higher refractive index than diamond (that's why it has more "fire" or looks "fake" to some people), but honestly I like that about it! It disturbs me how many people try to cut moissanites to be less brilliant just so they seem more diamond-like. I think they should be treasured as a super cool gemstone in their own right and not some diamond substitute!
Why didn't you do your research on what Moissanites are BEFORE you made this video?... They have a very fascinating History... Learn about them!!! I just got my first two Moissanites... one is a 3 carat pink and has a lazer-etched registered number on it!! Wow... it is mind-blowing how beautiful it is and the one carat white one also... so much more beautiful than my natural diamonds.! Moissanites are NOT Fake Diamonds... they are real Moissanites... something completely different than Diamonds...
Imagine giving this guy your money for anything?
Lmao I'd run so fast in the other direction if I saw this as a potential client
The code is so jewellers know it's NOT a diamond.
He looks so nervous, when you know your diamond based business is fooked 🤣
I find your language throughout this video kind of annoying. Moissanite is its own stone and is being sold as such - You, as a professional, should treat it as an independent stone. You called it “fake diamond,” “space/meteorite diamond” several times and in doing so are perpetuating the idea that someone might try to pass this off as a diamond. It is sold as it's own independent stone in many places, including where ever you got yours from.
Yes this certificate is copying the look of a diamond certificate but that does make a bit of sense as it is sold as a diamond alternative. People considering the two may ask for these details. Also, the paperwork does make it clear that this isn’t a diamond.
To your point, because all moissanite that is sold in the jewellery trade is man-made and, as far as I know, internally flawless, it does seem a bit arbitrary to include those ratings on a certificate since the grade is the same for all stones.
I had hoped that you, as a professional, would have given a more objective description of this stone. Talk about it’s dispersion, refractive index, and lustre. You boasted that you have worked with amazing diamonds and yet you couldn’t tell us what made this different - “there’s just something off about it” isn’t a good enough take from a professional - a layman could have said that.
Well said. I agree, he’s kinda crap isn’t he! Hasn’t a clue what he’s talking about yet calls himself a jeweller !? when Moissanite has been available for more that 20 years!
He makes a living on diamonds, what do you expect?
Oh piss off and go buy some more fake diamonds will ya 🤣🤣🤣
As an anniversary gift, my husband gave me a Moissanite gemstone ring, it's SO beautiful. Im very happy with it. I would NOT have been happy if he had indebted himself THOUSANDS of dollars just to buy me a diamond ring. Even if we could afford to spend that kind of $, diamond rings on their own are sooooo expensive.
I totally agree- when you are planning or already have a life together- there are far more important things to spend money on than a gem on your finger.
@@GiftSparksexactly 💯
It’s so funny that you really didn’t want to like it, but you liked it. To me, this is a beautiful sparkly gemstone that requires no unethical mining. It’s not a fake diamond, it’s just a different brilliant gemstone. Enjoy it. Why shouldn’t everyone have an accessible, beautiful stone?
Real diamonds are basically a ripoff anyways, so moissanite is an amazingly good alternative. Buying a brand new expensive diamond wont even resell for the same price a decade later, it'll be less valuable most likely..."real" mined diamonds arent a good investment and there's been market manipulation around real diamonds forever now. Also, once lab made diamonds became a reality it made genuine mined diamonds even less valuable. You cant make gold and silver in a lab yet, and thats why the precious metals are still such an awesome store of value. Awesome video! I enjoyed watching you work through analyzing the stone. Thank you.
This is so interesting to watch. It's not a fake diamond, it's a real moissanite!! I personally love moissanite, it sparkles more than a diamond, is almost as hard, and is very affordable. Is it a viable alternative to diamonds? Of course it is! I personally hate that the diamond industry has really fabricated pricing and created a myth that ONLY a diamond is a worthy expression of love. The moissanite industry creates beautiful stones and jewelry that will last a lifetime, without breaking the bank. I have both diamonds and moissanite and can honestly say, I will never buy another diamond again, in fact I may sell my diamonds and just keep my moissies.
I love moissanite. I didn't for many years because it was more yellow but they've perfected it to a clear sparkly stone. It is my go to choice now. I love diamonds but even DeBeers said that diamonds are innately worthless. The value is the marketing of love emotion and memory that is attached. DeBeers has had the market cornered for YEARS. If I can purchase a beautiful, more sparkly stone for 75%+ less than a diamond but just as hard, why not? Its not like you can sell a diamond back for what you purchased it for.🤷🏽♀️
10:30 "I don't know nothing about Moissanite, is it been around like years?" YUP! I've been wearing my 1.5 ct Moissanite earrings for the last 18 years, so I'm baffled that you just recently learned about it.
Back in '04, '05, '06 when I'd walk into a jewelry store, I'd get 'those are gorgeous diamond earrings'... I was (and am) proud to say 'they're Moissanite, not diamond'. They always offered to clean them for me so they could take a closer look. Moissanite is a gorgeous gem in its own right.
Thanks for sharing your skills, I have set two mossanite stones both certificated, I and the client were really pleased with the finish and that the stone seemed to have a greater fire than a diamond. Diamonds are fine if the client has the money to buy, but this is a very good alternative.
I learned nothing!
His skills? What kind of jewler doesnt know what moissanite is LOL
It’s interesting because, the man who discovered it initially thought it was a diamond for 11 years, until he realized it wasn’t. So. If it fooled the man who discovered it and it costs less, so why not buy it instead of a diamond?
You been in the trade for yrs. !??? And you know nothing about Moissanite??? Complete rubbish! I bet you haven't even heard of " Lab created DIAMONDS " ??? DeBeers must be paying you well ???
I got a Charles and Colvard forever one 10x8 oval for my soon to be wife (to be married in 3 days) ring. It was her choice to go moissanite. I made the setting after watching your, and countless other, videos. Im just starting in this adventure with the purpose to make her a ring. Silver setting, 2mm white sapphires in under halo and band. Turned out a lot better than i had hoped.
The stone is awesome. You're right, you can tell it's not the same as diamond, but it is brilliant in full sunlight. Very bright, and lots of fire. Doesnt have the weight of a diamond, but doesnt feel cheap like a cz. Also, not being $80,000 helps.
Congrats! Ah yeah I forgot to compare it in daylight vs artificial light. Thats great you are making it yourself Im very glad the videos have been useful!
CZ is actually heavier than diamond.
I have a moissanite ring its simply beautiful, can't believe you don't know anything about it , like most of the reviews say its not a fake diamond its a moissanite , anyone thinking of buying one you won't regret it
The beautiful stone that cost less
It is promoted to be its own stone.
It’s also been around for a long time, over 15 years at lease.
I think it's more beautiful then a diamond..colors that reflect are nice
Synthetic stones ARE real stones. Also no they aren't trying to pass it off as a diamond. On the certificate, really big you can see that it says moissanite twice. There are certificates like this for other expensive gemstones like rubies, emeralds, sapphires... also try telling apart one moissanite in between 10 other diamonds the same size. I dont care how many years experience you have, you won't be able to tell which is the diamond. This is why they have equipment to tell them them apart. Once you need all this complicated setup just to figure out which is which, dont you think it lowers the value of diamonds? I think this is what makes so many people angry about moisanites. Kind of what happened to African Amethyst after brazilian amethyst was found. Both real stones but Amethyst is no longer considered a precious stone like it used to be because it is so common now.
I made my husband buy me a Moissanite ring to replace the family heirloom he proposed to me with. He custom made it to look like my grandmother's ring. His family heirloom, which is a monstrosity, an absolutely hideous rose cut monster sits in the safe. I wear my Moissanite ring (2.8 karat, OMC) every day & get tons of compliments.
Also, many people prefer Moissanite or lab-created diamonds due to environmental factors & human factors. Smart to add a line into your business!
You sound like you are biased against it before you actually looked at the Moissanite. Which I guess is a fair reaction, but I was hoping to learn more about the differences. Objective language is helpful as opposed to asking Siri like "what the hell is a moissanite?" I believe it should be looked at with objectivity and talked about as a separate stone, of its own merits and faults. The GRA copying GIA is a good start for interesting information, but that's how it is marketed by sneaky people and through no fault of the stone itself. Perhaps a comparison to show people the differences and why it justifies the price difference will be useful to laypeople like myself trying to learn more
I like the stone I ended the video saying I want to make a range of jewellery with moissanite.
he actually likes moissanite, he's just British.
They are grading it differently. And it is very very similar in chemical composition to the diamonds
Hi Tsetsi I know your channel from years ago! They are chemically similar but look quite different under a microscope. The ones available for jewellery are always synthetic versions
I can afford a diamond but I prefer moissonite actually, just for the qualities of the stone. Plus the price isn’t artificially inflated and it is ethically sourced.
I chose moissanite because I didn't want to spend many thousands of dollars on a ring but enjoy the diamond look. If anyone comments on my ring I tell them frankly that it's moissanite, not diamond. I love my ring and have nothing to hide. It has been a good choice.
There is a tester for moissanite.High end jewelry stores have them
So I wonder if he actually made a ring for it. I personally prefer moissanite over a diamond. Not just because it’s cheaper, but I just think it’s more gorgeous than a diamond. I already have 3 rings with moissanites as their center stone. One round and one emerald cut. Had to use real diamonds on the sides since they don’t make small moissanites yet.
Me, too
I've got a few diamond rings. Firstly a moissanite is a gem in its own right. The second hardest stone after a diamond. When my fiancé proposed I was adamant that I didn't want a diamond, only a moissanite. I'd treated myself to a couple. We'd both been married twice before (to other people) and on my 50th birthday he proposed. Now, had I been younger, I would not have minded. But at this age I felt a diamond would be a waste of money and I'd preferred to put the difference towards our pension trust. The shine is so beautiful, I actually prefer them to diamonds. The prices are great and anyone who cannot afford a diamond will not be disappointed with a moissanite. Cubic zirconia get dull after a few weeks. But my moissy is as shiny as it was when he put it in my finger. People need to realise that not everyone can afford a diamond. I love them. And those jewellers who laughed. Shame on them. Moissanites are slowly taking over.
I would like to see a video review of the Charles and Colvard forever one (DEF) colorless moissanite. The original producer of moissanite. I have owned a Charles and Colvard 1.5 round moissanite set in 14k yellow gold for over 10 years now and still counting. It's as beautiful as the day I received it. I still received compliments today. To clean it, I use a colorless mild liquid soap, warm water, and a soft baby toothbrush at least once a week most of the time more or less. The moissanite has its own category. Like all other precious and semi-precious gemstones. I welcomed the newcomer. I enjoyed your video.
Moissanite is a gemstone in its own right. Just because they are grown in lab doesn't make them fake (just as lab grown diamonds are real diamonds).
I specifically asked my partner to purchase me a moissanite over a diamond. I love the sparkle of a moissanite over a diamond. The only people who hate mossanites are people who rely on the diamond trade.
Can’t tell if you made a mistake at 9:10 but Diamond don’t have a double refraction, they are the one stone with SINGLE refraction.
I just discovered Moissanite, and I have fallen head over heels in love with it - IMO it is more beautiful than a Diamond.
As far as I am concerned, Moissanite is a Gem unto itself.
As I am Retired my Diamond buying days are over, lol and Moissanite allows me to have beautiful, sparkly Stone jewelry without the prohibitive cost of Diamonds.
I am glad to have an ethical and affordable alternative to Diamond and a durable and stable alternative to Cubic Zirconia.
Moissanite is a dream come true.
It took them awhile to prefect it as itself. Because it took awhile to figure out how to replicate a gem that came from outer space...Yeah "Ohhh a space stone". They're gorgeous! Better than a blood diamond. It should have its own certification. It shouldn't be touted as a diamond. It's lovely on its own.
Thanks, that was really interesting to get your take on it. I haven’t worked with either diamond or this stone, but I can aspire! Looking forward to seeing what you create with this!
I got an engagement ring with moissannite and I love it. We agreed on it with my partner because it ment I could have a more interesting/elaborate design (price wise) and I felt it was more ethical. It shimmers so much more than my friends diamond ring too. I love it so so much and 10/10 would do again. Tho I think unfortunately you need to have a thick skin to have it as an engagement ring because there are a lot of ppl who act like it's a fake and refuse to understand that it is it's own stone separate from a diamond. So if appearances are important to you be mindful it can make for some awkward conversations. Otherwise like I said it's super beautiful
I don't think double refraction is the word you were looking for to describe the way a diamond handles light. Moissanite is doubly refractive ie birefringent, diamond is not. It's a Moissanite, not a diamond. I like it for its own characteristics. I have a nice diamond which I enjoy very much but I also enjoy the space stone.
Hahaha this guy is so hurt that Moissanite is just as beautiful (more beautiful, in my opinion) than a diamond. Also, a great price. The diamond industry is such a scam.
To me, like diamond, a moissanite is also a durable long term stone, unlike zirconia, that may scratch more easily. It is not pretending to be a diamond, it's another durable stone. It's synthetic, not fake.
I purposely chose this stone over all of the other options including diamond. I loved the way the forever brilliant looked. My wife loves her ring it’s completely non traditional ring it’s a rose with a stone set in the center and two small buds on each side had it custom made in wax then cast into white gold.
Moissanite and diamonds are graded the same the only thing that’s different is that moissanite is not graded in cut. They are graded differently for cut. So basically 3 Cs instead of 4 Cs. Moissanite isn’t fake. It’s real and can be found in nature. It’s just more rare than a diamond because moissanite that is found in nature is to small to make into a gemstone so it’s lab made. And it does have more refraction than a diamond 2x more fire.
The fact that you seem genuinely hard to impress and possess good experience and expertise with diamonds, and yet even you can’t help but somewhat-begrudgingly like moissanite, tells me I definitely made the right choice by asking my fiancé to buy me a moissanite engagement ring. 😊😊
Have have a ring that’s made out of this, and it shines beautifully to this day had it for about 5 years now! And as described it passes diamond tests
I prefer moissanite over diamond. Moissanite has double refraction, which gives it all the lovely colors. It's so beautiful. It is not a fake diamond.
That's not what double refraction is. You're thinking of dispersion, which is what gives it the colors. Double refraction is actually a terrible thing for Moissanite, because every internal reflection is doubled, making it blurry, versus diamond, which is singly refractive
Don’t think of it as a fake Diamond. Think of it as a beautiful Moissanite!
I have a beautiful gold ring with moissanite and I love it! I think the diamonds sellers are worried to loose customer because of moissanite and are degrading it as much as they can.....but it will be a lost battle.
I do not care about the reselling value I do not wish to sell it being them diamonds or moissanites I like the sparkles and the affordability of moissanite compared to diamond. :)
you sound open-minded, which is good. i know it would be difficult for a lifelong jeweller to see a new stone like this. but just like the other commenter, i think it is poor choice to call moissanite "fake". and as for it being created in a lab/mining, i don't see why people see it as a good thing that humanity wastes time/effort/oil to go and mine gemstones when you can create them synthetically. what is so great about having to go and destroy the environment to mine something?
all economic political monopoly! Debeers is holding hoards of VVS 1 - 2 colors grade I thru N ... and their site holders are cancelling their contracts for "Lab created Diamond & Moissanite" !
I remember one time at a high end auction show with my dad looking at an entire case of huge beautiful diamonds that I could no way afford. For some reason I couldn't take my eyes off one of them. We checked the catalogue and turned out that it wasn't the biggest, clearest or best color of the crowd but it was cut perfectly (SUWA brand). That's when I realized how important cutting was to a diamond and that experience stuck with me.
Yes its so important!
1$t = Carat 2nd = Cut 3rd = Clarity 4th= Color
if you find a moissanite in nature or in a meteor then its way more expensive than diamonds. its way more rare and the light reflects better than diamond.
Wow Its A Beautiful Brilliant Color Stone I Love Now Moissonite. Its Fabulous Thank You Ill Be Looking In Stores For It Not A Jeweler😊
I have several moissanite rings. I love all of them. They're beautiful and I can wear them everyday without worrying about damaging them. I don't buy jewelry as an investment. That's a quick way to go broke. Just like cars jewelry looses value them moment you buy it. I don't buy moissanite as a diamond "alternative". I buy moissanite because I prefer it over diamonds.
It’s not fake! 😂
Mohs scale a diamond is a 10 and Moissanite is a 9.25 to 9.5 depending on the stone so, very close and both very durable
For fire a diamond is 0.044 and a moissanite is 0.104, for Brilliance a diamond is 2.42 and moissanite is 2.65 to 2.69
And then adding in the ethical side and rarity Moissanite is a definite winner in my personal opinion. But, to each his own
I have heard moissanite is now GIA certified!
Moissanite is F and DEF colorless right out the oven! It doesn't have to be GIA certificate !
It definitely is!
@@rrfields65 for the cutting
It was beautiful to see your change of heart. It’s a pretty awesome stone!
Im making a ring for a moissanite at the moment. Most of the time I like it its just when it flashes lots of colours Im a bit put off
I felt like you did at first...I figured I could use CZ as it's even cheaper...That was until I set a CZ next to a Moissanite...then all bets were off...THE SPECTRAL Colors and LUSTER IS UNBEATABLE in properly cut stones...Now I am hooked...esp.. since the new price drop...
I Absolutely Love Moissanite gem stones… they are very strong and look even better than diamonds!! Over the years I’ve had diamond rings.. Diamonds are nice but Moissanite is just stunning and very durable can also cut Glass. You can also get them in any color.
You look so very young. When you said you had worked for 24 years, my jaw just dropped. Great channel!
Haha thank you. Im 42 this year. My hair is going more grey every week. Look and notice it change in future videos lol
@DiamondMounter
You're likely 44 now. Never too late to change that sh!t attitude of yours chum lol
i do like the video but i will say you come across as extremely biased against moissanite. i don’t think you gave it a fair shot because of your feelings towards people who may try to pass them off as diamonds. i wish you would have just focused on evaluating the stone in a professional manner.
Moissanites are very beautiful, and I certainly understand why people like them. But I prefer the white fire of diamonds to the rainbow fire of moissanites, so my little 30 point diamond pleases me very much, more than a larger moissanite would. And I think lab-created diamonds are fantastic, because they cost less and they are conflict-free.
To each their own!
Exactly, to each their own! 😊 I prefer moissanites, but that’s only a personal preference. Diamonds aren’t going anywhere and will always retain their own extremely special value!
You should try to burn it! its pretty cool! you wont ruin it! it will turn super bright yellow, then once it cools it fades back to its original color. this is how moissanite is more durable than a diamond. also the silica encapsulates the carbon so it wont loose its size over time like diamonds.
I’m glad his attitude improved. He seemed completely predisposed to dislike it and consider it a “fake diamond.” He also should have researched what it was before buying one so he had the whole picture. I’m sure jewelry sellers feel threatened by moissanites because they sell for so much less than diamonds, thus the mindset of “it’s a fake diamond.” No, it’s not a fake anything, it’s a real moissanite. You can’t truthfully say someone who buys a garnet is buying a fake ruby, and it’s the same principle here.
Found it bizarre how you don’t want these gems to be advertised as diamonds, and yet at every possible opportunity it was you who seemed unable to stop comparing the two, rather than taking it for what it is.
“Not diamond! Not diamond!” That’s because it’s not one
Its a fucking gem they're not gonna make a whole new measurement system because it makes you less money this is like watching a oil tycoon review a tesla
I’ve owned a Diamond and I don’t want to admit it but my moissanite shines so much more and it’s so much prettier I promise
I have a family piece that my grandad bought in Pretoria SA in 1920. It's an old mine cut 1.9 carats set in a vintage rose gold ring. It was costing a fortune to insure. 5 months ago I found a supplier who got me an old mine cut moissanite with a F rating (just like mine). Had my jeweller recreate the setting and put the original in the safe. Side by side in the same setting I can't see a difference (untrained eye maybe but I have been wearing the original for 30 years). The old mine cut makes it look realistic
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Yes i can imagine the old style cuts might suit moissanite more. Brilliant cut makes them sparkle too much
It has been around for years but the patent just expired and they just found out how to remove nitrogen contamination and achieve D color (oh no can't use the diamond grading scale) and so companies can make it real cheap, before the only company that would sell it sold high quality pieces for about the same price as synthetic diamond but didn't really compete with the 'diamond market'
They don't put stuff in it to make it look like a diamond it often has flaws and it's hard to get it Pure White so that's why the Diamond Grading scales are necessary, all of the same things on that scale are important for Moissanite so why wouldn't they use the same one?
Thank you for giving your honest assessment of moissanite along with its differences and similarities in regards to comparing it to diamonds. I have seen videos completely reviling moissanite and videos doing nothing but touting it as an amazing alternative to diamonds. I think of it a bit like cubic zirconia+++. A nice, sturdy, beautiful stone, in its own right, to make nice jewelry with that you can now get in an amazing range of colors, but more affordable than diamonds.
Excellent. Thank you.
I'm curious. 24 years as a jeweller in London and you did not know how to set stones until you came to Japan? What kind of jewellery were you making back then?
All pieces I made were set by an expert setter. Im a diamond mounter. I specialise in making mounts
Nice video. On your criticism of the copycat paperwork - as a jeweller and businessman, surely you think they'd be mad NOT to follow the diamond certificate and just put in "moisanite" wherever they are legally obliged.
Each stone has it's own beauty - I wish more people would appreciate each stone (Even CZ) like it is, rather than comparing it to a diamond. I personally love Garnets and Amethysts... Speaking of, Do you know where i could get a 12 x 20 mm emerald cut amethyst from?
P.S. have you had a go at sweat soldering?
I’m very spiritual. So as you were talking to that stone, she was listening to what you were saying. What you tell her positive or negative she was absorbing everything you said and reflecting back at you. ❤
I can see the moissanite guys rubbing their hands together while grinning when a pro gia jeweler says moissanite cut and clarity is quite nice
I was surprised its cut was amazing lol
I have one carat diamond, a moissanite and several cz. The reason I prefer moissanite is that men do not die or get injured mining it. Moissanite are not cheap. In fact when then first came out they were as expensive as a diamond. Moissanite has a higher refractive index so it prodyces what some call the "glitter ball" effect. I love it but resale value is not good.
Im Impressed with da rock
so its rearer than diamonds if its natural
its pronounced as in noise but with an M
Moise en nite
Diamonds are singly refractive. It’s moissanite that has double refraction! Look it up!
Yes. Gemmologists refer to it as 'birefringence' Many gemstones have double refraction. Sapphires, zircons, citrines and many more. Its useful to see to help identify stones.
@@DiamondMounter I love your videos. Did you ever make one of you putting this stone into a ring? I was looking for it but I couldn’t find it in your list.
I would LOVE to see what you make with this moisonite! Another selling point to this stone is the mining process of diamonds and how horrible it is not only for the earth but also the health of the miner. I personally would prefer a moisonite because of these reasons alone. I would absolutely LOVE to have my bridal rings to be made of moisonite set in sterling. Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed this video but do agree it would be nice if they would create their own style certification! I think the replication of the proper GIA certificate makes the stone seem more counterfeit and thats unfortunate for such a beautiful stone.
Yes exactly. I like the stone when I think of it as a moissanaite with its interesting story of how it was discovered but then I see its being sold as a cheap diamond alternative and immediately it doesn't seem desirable anymore
@@DiamondMounter couldn't agree more!
A Moissanite is a stone all it’s own. It’s not trying to be a diamond. While a diamond is carbon, a Moissanite is silicone Carbonide. It tests as a diamond on a diamond tester. Frankly, I’d rather invest my money in a house, not a ring! What the heck? What a waste of money! I’d rather have a stone that gives off rainbow colors than just sparkling light. I have a Moissanite engagement ring and it’s more beautiful than the diamond in my wedding band! I would never waste my money on a diamond! I’d rather have the Moissanite or a morganite!
Would be good to see a real diamond beside it to see if the difference could be spotted with the naked eye
You can tell. It reflects differently. Both are nice, just different. I kind of like the way the moissanite looks brighter, but everyone still respects the diamond more.
Theres plenty of comparison videos here on TH-cam that you could check out! It's really easy to tell the difference once you see the rainbows moissanite throw. I own both stones and definitely get more compliments on my moissanite.
My ring on my thumbnail is a moissanite! Never had so many compliments in my life. It's the highest moissanite, it's Charles and Colvard moissanite. A conflict free gem stone.
Funny thing is , in reality diamonds are worthless, invest in gold
Mossanite is suddenly more popular because it is a genuine gemstone, lasts a lifetime, is ethical and sustainable. Also you can get a beautiful larger stone for a fraction of the cost. People are just sick of the hype over diamonds and are choosing moissanite because it’s beautiful!