A Summary for this of you who don't want to watch it all: there are no cons to moissanite. It is not as hard a diamond so therefore a diamond is more durable but it is still very hard and harder than anything else besides diamond. So the fact that it's not as hard isn't really a negative or a con because it's an obsolete. It's cheaper,shines more. more ethical. There is no possible argument with substance that diamond is better. Wake up. This is the way to go. Also yes it's made in labs but before they learned how to make it,it was discovered in meteor craters. Its a space gem. How cool is that. Screw diamond and the global cartel that keeps the price artificially high
I've been married for 42 years. With subway crime on an all time high in NY, I decided to put my 2 carat diamond ring away for special occasions. I decided to buy a moissanite and lab grown ring to compare for myself. I decided the lab grown looks really good but for the cost I kept the moissanite ring. I feel okay wearing the moissanite ring everyday. I exchanged the 2ct lab grown ring for a 1 carat anniversary band that goes well with my diamond engagement ring. If you want a fiery sparkle piece of jewelry that looks like a diamond without the cost, take a chance and try moissanite.
@@vanabarnwell5081 Smart girl!! I’ve heard of people that have huge stones also do the same thing and leave the real thing in a safety deposit box. Whether it’s a promise ring or a huge 10 carat rock it usually has the same sentimental value no matter the size 💕
"One is lab created, and one you can find in mother earth, so if you find that is more valuable to find one that is created in mother earth...." I'd rather pay a scientist to grow a rock than a laborer to mine one. Moissanite is nice, happy to have bought one.
@@stephenlozada7158 I always thought it was silly how folks pretend they would want moissanite if it was the exact same price as a diamond. It’s a great stone with many desirable attributes but at the end of the day, it comes down to price… and there’s nothing wrong with admitting that
common people: haha moissanite is a low class of diamond expert: however only professionals can differentiate he difference btween diamond & moissanite me: moissanite it is
Honestly, differentiating between a diamond and moissanite is easy for regular people, assuming that you're looking at a moissanite relatively up close. If you look at any moissanite, you'll never see the distinct black arrows of their so-called "hearts and arrows" cut. The double refraction of a moissanite prevents the viewer from seeing the cut design clearly, because the light refracts to blur the image. Granted, can you tell a diamond and moissanite apart from six feet away? Nope. But from six inches away when your friend is showing you her ring? Yeah, you definitely can.
@@akiray8247 Eh, not many people have ever seen an H&A diamond seeing as they represent only 0.1% of the cut grades handed out. For most people if it sparkles its a diamond or a CZ, if not a CZ its not a diamond. Even GIAs excellent cuts aren’t H&A just cuts with bare minimal light leakage and good symmetry, H&A comes from the P2 & P3 facets and the angle in which they are cut (40.70° for P3 and 41.70° for P2), the meet point of the facet (the arrow tip exactly meets the girdle) and the symmetry of the P3 facets being exact. I have seen many precision cut Moissanites that display perfect or near perfect H&As and when turned on the table show the black H&A pattern. The way to tell, other that pricing, is what you said but not how. You put it table down on a line drawn with something and because its doubly refractive it will create a mirror effect and create 2 lines.
@@davidlime I can’t disagree with you there honestly. I don’t really like diamonds, even lab grown ones. They just look... plain? Mirror like almost. I have a really high quality colorless and flawless 11 carat Moissanite with hearts and arrows and the rainbows it throws off are incredible.
I bought a ring online, vendor said it was Morganite. I thought it's color was dark, but, for 60.00, worth a shot. Immediately knew it was no Morganite. Went to a jeweler, he said it was Mossanite, a good one!! I had no idea what it was. Moissanite is a natural stone, who knew? It is huge, and wow!!! What shine, sparkle!! I got a good deal, cuz they had no idea.....it is 6 carats!! Big!! And I am happy, will never buy a diamond again!!
The only down side is on the jewelry store side. The can’t sell their diamonds because Moissanite is very hard, and if cut correctly, it’s just as beautiful as a Diamond. I’m shopping for a Moissanite.
I got my first moissonite a few months ago. It's gorgeous. My mother had the same size and shape diamond ...I use to clean it so I know that my moissonite looks just a bit better than her diamond. And cost WAY less.
Moissanite was first discovered many many years ago when a meteorite was found on Earth, so originally it comes from outer space but because it comes in tiny amounts when meteorites fall into our atmosphere. It then is lab grown using the same ingredients to create a Moissanite
Here in LA there have been so many recent thefts and muggings that I wanted to get something that I could wear, instead of wearing my expensive diamond wedding ring, without fear of it being stolen - a "stunt ring" if you will. So I buy a Moissanite ring. It's SO GORGEOUS I can't even believe it. I am head over heels over it and wear it all the time now. Diamond sits in the safe.
"hey you! Gimme dat ring and youll be on ur way no problems" That is absolute terrible logic. As ur laying there, bleeding out because you were shot, drawing in the same attention with ur "stunt" ring, im sure ur going to be thinking "oh thank god my actual diamond ring is at home, phewww" and not "wow, i might as well have been wearing my beautiful worthless real diamond ring anyways". You dummies are turning moissanite into the new CZ. Please, Stick to getting ripped off and go enjoy ur $500 wedding ring ur husband spent 20k on and keep it out the safe, for gods sake.
@@slik4032 imagine sounding but hurt over a jewelry comparison video. Although their logic doesn't makes sense considering moissanite draws more attention than diamonds, the stunt ring would make you more of a target in LA.
@@RobandSijay And them stealing it means they still stole something of immense value, this comment is an example of everything that's wrong with this society, it implies that moissanite isn't valuable when it's actually nearly as valuable as a diamond.
I'm wearing a beautiful wedding band with 5 gorgeous moissanite gems. The sparkle is to die for. I have several high quality diamonds in 3 shapes but none of them sparkle like these. I have bought seven moissanite rings and earrings and all but one (princess cut) have dazzling sparkle.
I love diamonds however I cannot afford them. My engagement ring is a 1.15 diamond and it is beautiful but after that one investment I always bought CZ’s. THEN………… I bought my first Moissanite………… I immediately could tell that there was something special about it. The fire, the brilliance, how I got lost in the stone while looking at it. There was just this hypnotic effect it had on me. I bought my second Moissanite and it was just as captivating. I will only buy Moissanite now. My husband says there are the 4 C’s of Moissanite but 5 C’s of diamonds. Cut, clarity, color and carat weight of Moissanite but Cut, clarity, color, carat weight and cardiac arrest after you see the price of diamonds. LOL.
Definitely prefer Moissanite to Diamonds, I don’t want to look down at my ring and be like which poor soul mined their fingers bloody to find this for labor worth pennies 😕 Sorry Marilyn Monroe Moissanites are a girls best friend now lmao 😂
I have a dark gray Moissanite and it met the expectations that a black diamond failed to show. It being dark only makes the sparkles prettier/higher contrasting lol
Very Informative video 🤙 At the end of the day there’s no downside in Moissanite 🤙😁 1st: I don’t find more sparkle a downside coz when is it more beautiful is a bad thing? 2nd: in terms of Durability yes Moissanite fall little bit shorter but there many factors on it, Like Toughness: Moissanite is more tough coz it don’t have a “cleavage” And also Moissanite can withhold more when it’s on fire So Moissanite is not as hard as a Diamond BUT Moissanite is more Tough than a Diamond.. 3rd: I’m not a Fan on “Mining’s” our Earrh suffer enough already from us Humans, atleast on Moissanite in this way we can be shining like the stars above in a eco-friendly way 🤙😁 “If you want a gemstone that sparkle like a star?-then get Moissanite coz Moissanite is truly from the stars” 🤙😁
You do realize that most all elements are from stars right, including all the elements that compose diamonds. Any element heavier than iron is created in supernovas and the like. I also would think that the average gemstone wearer is more concerned about having their gemstone scratched rather than whether their gemstone will be okay if they were set on fire.
Hi there. I've recently bought 2 moissanite rings and I'm very impressed by the brilliant shine and quality and you can't really tell the difference between a diamond and moissanite. I've also read that moissanite gem is only found in a meteorite in space and not in the earth as the diamond. And because the moissanite is very rare to find that's why the scientists decided to create it in a lab. In any case I'm very happy with my moissanite rings.
The prices of diamonds are outrageous. With all of the reproductions out there like moisInite, (I have never seen one in person), I think that I would like to try one. Mind you, I have never worn an artificial stone by I am very impressed with this particular stone. Pretty soon we may not be able to even buy milk and bread, I have had my share of diamonds over the years, I am ready to try some other gemstones. Very interested in Aquamarine and Apatite.
Do not also forget that many diamonds are blood diamonds where they are mined by exploited labor by young children and often get beat up and killed for not following a quota, Mossianite is more humane in terms and is more environmentally friendly since diamonds take up such a huge chunk of land to be mined on
But lab created stones can be unethical if you consider the laborer and how the industry still produce emission. You should carefully choose the company who produce them if your concern is about ethics
Let me rewrite this comment. I am older 58. I never take anything lightly. However, I also am the type of person that walks into a place picks out exactly what I want and leaves within minutes . Between these must needed videos to better educate. And working with Wesley that had an abundance of patience. We put together the perfect ring set for my union to a childhood sweetheart. This will most definitely be an heirloom that I'll be so proud to hand down . No controversy ethically morally correct . Much prettier than the diamonds that we looked at. Most most importantly you do you . Do not listen to everyone else ! Confusion 101! Follow ones own style as Michael suggests many times. Buy from the best and you'll not go wrong. They're are lessor quality's of this gemstone .
This is informative 👌 i came here because im a diamond collection and now that i heard of moissanite i am now starting to sell my diamonds and will go for moisaanite instead
I'm really curious about moissanite vs white sapphire. My boyfriend and I are ring shopping and want to go the budget friendly direction. I'm sold on Moissanite, but he's started looking into white sapphire too. Thanks for the great information!
Both are beautiful stones and you couldn't go wrong either way! Coming from someone who owns both: sapphire is more fragile but it's not really a fragile stone in itself so either wouldnt hurt. Moissanite is going to be more fiery and brilliant, as well as it can shine through dirt better than sapphire so you wont have to clean it as much. Sapphire does lose its shine if you dont clean it regularly and becomes dull but nbd if you dont mind that! I chose a moissanite engagement ring and couldn't be happier, it's so sparkly and throws so many rainbows.
I have been following this channel for a few years now , they truly have the best information , I believe there is an older video where he compares , shows and talks about the differences between a Moissanite and a white sapphire , pretty sure the video also showed natural diamond too , I think it was a comparison of all 3 , white sapphire is not as durable as Moissanite or diamond , it also doesn’t throw color like a Moissanite or diamond , it’s also cut differently and has a different kind of sparkle ! Still very pretty also , just depends on what you like ! Hope this helped , if you go back to older videos, I’m sure it’s still there ! Hope this helps ! 🥰🥰
I think he tried his best to protect natural diamond. But if you can't really tell the difference unless you take it to a lab. Real natural diamonds are going down.
@Joe Blows you’re the only one sounding mad . If you’re so stuck on diamonds being superior what are you doing posting comments on a video about moisanite you f*cking fraud ?😒
@Joe Blows All lies. There are plenty of women who rather have that money placed in actual investments than waste it on a rock that someone's bloody fingers had to dig from the earth for way less than you've paid for it. Nice try.
@Joe Blows what's the point if you can't even tell the difference unless you're an expert? If you're so set on diamonds there are lab grown diamonds. They are exactly the same as mined diamonds and much cheaper. But if all your partners cares about is the price of the diamond then I feel bad for you Btw, diamonds aren't as rare as you believe
Comparing moissanite to moissante is there a difference depending on the laboratory or manufacturer? If so, what are those differences and how does a purchaser identify them?
This whole video is like a response to the job interview question, "What is your biggest weakness?" All of these cons made me more certain I don't want a diamond ring!
The #1 downside of moissanite that wasn’t covered is that they change color on you over time. My first moissanite was purchased about 18 years ago and it acquired a greenish tint over time. My second moissanite is a 3 carat Charles & Colvard purchased about 6 years ago and it too has acquired a yellowish tint. I love the idea of moissanite but it gets expensive having to constantly replace your stone because of the color changes.
That's unfortunate. I know people that have moissanite rings for YEARS and they never had issues with their gemstones. I do believe that the gemstones grown in labs now are far more superior than their older counter parts.
My mother has had moissanite for decades, and it looks as if she bought it yesterday. I would change the place where you're buying your moissanite and make sure it's moissanite fire
@@sabrinamerrick1271 I can tell the difference between moissanite and lab grown. You will not see hearts and arrows in moissanite. Moissanite will also fail the test with a loupe.
Thank you so very much for all of these videos! After a lot of research and your help I have finally narrowed down my choice. I just sent in a request for a quote from you. I'm nervous but feel confident in my stone choice and in using FAB!!
I have all of them . Tiny CZ because they look so real.. 2 to 3 Carats of moissanite because they look good and the quality, plus want fade. Now favorite is Lab Grown because it's a diamond but less expensive.. Real black , yellow or blue is SEXY. I got them all . Plus spinel stone and White sapphire
Moissanite diamonds are stunning. I purchased one. Good news it is less expensive. Real diamonds are very beautiful but very expensive. Then you purchase what you can afford it. People should not judge you if your choice is. It's all about what's in the heart not particle diamond 💎 you buy your loved ones.
I have been researching Moissanite for several years. Since many companies are offering Moissanite other than just Charles & Colvard and most purchases are made online, virtually sight unseen, it seems that It’s more difficult to know whether you are getting a quality gemstone or not. I have seem a carat Moissanite from $5.00 to $800. Both will say that the main stone is a D colorless stone, VS1 or VS2, and mounted in 925silver. Needless to say, the $5 purchase is going to be disappointing. How can I assure that I’m getting a stone as close to perfect as possible?
my luck has been buying at a price I'm comfortable paying. Anything "too cheap" im not wasting my time on. I've purchased some 5 and 6.5mm ear rings online for around $60 a pair.
The real question to most people is how much money do you have to spend on jewelry lol. I love moissanite, I’ve upgraded all my jewelry from cz’s to moissanite and i just ordered a blue moissanite set of necklace, bracelet, and eternity ring. I love that its a real gemstone of it’s own and I don’t mind that its lab made and cruelty free I do prefer, its fire and brilliance is beautiful, and the price is amazing!
I bought a 5.5 carat moissanite for 22€. I inspected it at 10x and could find no inclusions. It is colourless and very precisely cut and polished. The stone is from a Chinese vendor and took a week to arrive. Of course no one would believe that I could possess a diamond this big and astonishing. That would be priceless!
PLEASE ANSWER ME My problem is I want to find a good place that will have good moissanite because just to see I bought some cheap ones and they both have certified moissanite certificates and stuff but one is blue and one is white so if I got a real engagement ring, how do I know which place to go to that will have the best moissanite and not an ugly fake looking blue one
I just bought a ring yesterday, I have bought a ring already about a 1 ct SI1 spent 5k at the time and now not even worth 2k which is sad. My wife wanted a bigger rock as always lol but did research and I did a 2.50 cut moissanite and it’s beautiful
I went with moissanite because they're low cost and pass a diamond tester (depends) I order some pieces from Harlem Bling VVS D color moissanite excellent cut they say they're real too, not sure if they're naturally sourced.
Hi. I'm new to your channel. I'm a JTV customer. Love most if there stuff. My lab created diamonds are more sparklier than my diamonds. I get more compliments on the lab created rings. And they are very durable. They dont get damaged easily. Actually I don't have any that are damaged. Most of them are large in size, and I paid $40 for most of them. I dont have any Moissanite. How would they compare to my lab created diamonds?
I think you could have gone into more detail on the history of moissanite with Charles and Colvard and how India flooded the market with extremely good quality moissanite for a few years. I have a 5ct white rb moissanite that I paid under 50 bucks for, well actually I have several moissanites you can't find in a jewelry store. The moissanite is dirt cheap to produce but your makret has been trying to regulate the price of moissanite again. Sadly I see charles and colvard quality has declined since their patent expired. I no longer buy moissanite on ebay but it was a real great option 7 or 8 years ago
Show us a rough or raw moissenite, if there s such mineral, where is it found, or these diversionary initiative of gemologist to decieved people about diamonds
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10 to 20x more expensive for a diamond that is ALSO VERY COMMONLY made in a lab as well. I feel that should've been stressed in your video... as that could be misleading having people think every carat of diamond put in jewelry nowadays is coming from the ground, which is certainly not true. To add to that, there's no difference between a diamond from the ground or one from the lab other than where they came from. Same exact properties, because they're both actual diamonds. Doesn't matter if it's CVD or not. If anything this only makes Moissanite make more sense to purchase for the average person. Honestly, imagine spending tons more on a diamond with less clarity, less refractive index, & less shine just to say it's a real diamond instead of getting something that can shine better than a VS diamond at a significantly lower price. Blows my mind any would pass up on Moissanite as apart of their daily wear jewelry.
They have Stockholm syndrome and too concerned about what other people think. I have moissanites and diamonds. Moissanites are a better choice in looks and price.
Is the market wrong valuing one 10 or 30 times less than the other: Or in adding so much vaLue to natutal gem which is pretty much identical? How about white sapphire vs moisanite or diamond ?
A long time ago, and I mean a HELL of a long time ago, I got engaged. Somehow I picked up on fact that my future wife didn't care for diamonds, at least diamonds without some other stone. I happen to love diamonds, always have, but I did breathe a sigh of relief. When you don't have the proverbial pot to piss in, you shouldn't do something stupid like buying a multi-thousand dollar rock that costs that much because of propaganda from DeBeers. I purchased a large Chatham emerald, probably between 1.5 and 2 carats in size, and had it surrounded by baguette diamonds from my mother's engagement band. Antique style of my own creation, and the ring was stunning, and remains absolutely stunning to this day. My wife always gets comments when it is worn. The down side of the Chatham was that it was so perfect, so green, and so flawless that no one believed it was an emerald. Which was perfectly fine with us. 47 years later, the ring is still stunning. Oh, somewhere in time, the ring went in for cleaning and the emerald broke. And was very easily replaced, no damage done, except to the poor jeweler's reputation. I'm now shopping for a birthday ring. I don't like massive moissanite crystals because they do look "fake", but the more natural sized stones are gorgeous. And considering the intrinsic beauty of the lab created gems, I would never think of getting a much more expensive stone simply because it was found in dirt. (Is there any way to incorporate the element krypton into a moisanite producing "kryptonite?" I'm sure there is a market for it.) I can't decide between a cushion alexandrite and a cushion, deep yellow sapphire or moisi. She's blonde, blue green eyes, looks great in any shade of blue, and already owns an emerald. Suggestions?
The ring sounds lovely! I wish I could see a picture, but I can imagine just how beautiful it really is by your great description. Thank you for the amazing mental image. It also sounds like you took great care in making it special for your spouse. I love rings that have such deep emotional value! So sweet!
@@brittanyblonde9005 Don't have the ring yet, but it's going to be an 11x7(?)mm deep, vivid yellow center stone, emerald cut, with an emerald cut, pure white/colorless baguette stone on either side. Yellow stone set in 18K gold, 14K white gold ring. Still waiting pricing on custom stones from my buddy the jeweler.
glad he made it to 10:00. was so close. thanks for watching, thanks for subs, thank for sub, and thanks for watching and this video was made by me and me means I did it and also means it's my head on the screen and if you noticed this video was about gems and gems are stones and stones can also be a band...
I spoke to a jeweler today and they said that a moissanite was exposed to heat (through changing prongs or resizing) that the moissanite will be damaged or chip. Is this true? Also, where can I find a reputable place to buy a moissanite and will it be a gem that will last forever/lifetime?
What the jeweller told you isn't correct. Moissanite is very heat resistant, and it can even withstand house fire. The person you spoke with was either confused moissanite with cubic zirconia, or trying to discourage you from getting moissanite (moissanite is affecting the jewellry industory with its affordableness). Cubic zirconia is the one which can't withstand heat. If you try to get a cubic zirconia ring sized or get the stones tightened, there is a big chance that CZ will melt or crack. Jewellers usually don't want to work on CZ jewellery for this reason. It says: "Can moissanite take the heat? While many gemstones don't do well with heat, Moissanite has an incredibly high melting point of 2730 °C, which will withstand a jeweler’s torch during resizing or repairs to the ring setting."
Thank you for your post. I am new to the world of moissanite, other than Charles and Colvard are there other companies that sell these stones? I want to try out a smaller stone and yes also one without the high price of C& C. initially. Thank you again.
I thought the difference should be about the investment is it as valuable or not.. when the doe get low the jewels go but is it Gon be worth shii is the question.. right?
Depends upon the quality and grade of it. If a moissanite is of premium quality colorless VVS grade. It won't change it's colour or shade for your entire life. Means till ages and generations, it will stay the same colorless
Is there any natural moissanite? What is the price per carat at presenr? How does it look in the rough form? Like glass and weightless? Any transparent colorless stone giving so much fire and double refraction could be taken as Moissanite?
Great information thank you very much I have one and a half carat vvs1 moissanite stone can I put that in the setting and will it take the the fire when they set the ring
I have a 1.5 ct center stone from C&C. After a year and no warranty, it is very yellow. I feel ripped off and they lost me as a customer! Watched this video to see if there was any way to clean and remove yellow, to no avail
I say, why compare the two at all? No one is comparing moissanite to white sapphire, white topaz, danburite, herkimer, crystal, etc. All of the aforementioned are clear stones and genuine jewellery. Just wondering, Alaskana
I’d never be able to afford a 3 carat diamond in my wildest dreams. However, I do own a 3 carat moissanite. That’s enough for me. I do prefer diamonds however when the are the halo stones for a coloured gem.
This is such a great video, I've always considered moissanite as a solid option over diamond. I didn't consider the fact that since diamond is a natural gem, it's one of the factors that gives their high value. Honestly that gives me more of a reason to choose moissanite over diamond, to help persevere diamond at least a little bit more. I like the way it looks and this video helped determine the pros/cons about moissanite very well.
late but diamonds are pretty common but they have been marketed as rare and extremely valuable. In reality, their value it like paper money, it’s fake but we believe it as real. btw the diamond industry is mad corrupt so there are lots of lies abt diamonds, definitely something to look into, like how they sold diamond rings as the bare minimum for engagement to sell more rings, in reality, you could propose with anything… and that’s what people used to do before diamonds
I’d like to learn more about what actually can scratch moissanites. From mainly daily wear. For instance, falling, or accidental impact. Clumsy people need to know lol.
lab grown Moisanite should be in price between the lab grown diamond and the natural, as is the lab grown version of a lot more rare stone than diamond. The diamond industry would be even more in troubles if they recognize that. If you find a natural moissanite of 1 or 2 carats, that's millions of dollars right at the spot, no questions about that
Mia Donna - the biggest bit of trash being sold to mug punters next to Better than Diamond. Jeez - CZ's with a diamond coating - means you're being asked to pay $100's for a $2 coated CZ. If you're genuinely looking for a diamond replacement - then don't waste your time with anything other than a Moissanite. Just be careful about what you're being asked to pay as there are a lot of vendors out there trying to charge silly prices - and remember China now makes Moiss which is just as good as Charles & Colvard but at a lower price point.
My husband bought me a 1.7 ring for Christmas this year I'm in love it's big and shines more bright than my diamond does. My is set in yellow gold 14 k. It's beautiful I cant express how beautiful You cant fo wrong with this stone.
So I personally dislike excess sparkle and fire because it looks cheap to me. I prefer diamonds color H-M. Lab or mined. I think moissanite is ugly & I can tell with the naked eye by looking at a ring if it’s moissanite or not. It’s the reflective index that gives it away. I just bought a 3.0 ct L diamond today.
I'm glad I watched this video because I didn't know any of this information. A Moissanite is a gem stone with characteristics of a diamond, but is not a diamond. Can a Moissanite stone pass a diamond tester?
I bought an almost 4ct Moissanite ring form India as a test as i really wanted to see the quality f the stnes there I was shocked as the stone was very very beautiful. Since C and C lost the patent protection they are making Moissanite by the tne I wear it all the time and over two years its pristine so hard enough for daly ware fr anyone. Lab grown .... that is nly importand to deBeers. Treat yourself and buy one I am, 100% going to order a custom ring soon If you want a stunning inclussion free stone ,,,,, its a no brainer
This can be summed up very easily in hard nosed ,straight forward intent. Moissanite is gorgeous.The fire is unmatched. As far as hardness/durability...beryl and corundum (rubies,emeralsd sapphires,etc) range from 7.5-8 to 9 on the mohs scale.Less hard than Moissanite. So,if you have no problem with wearing emerald or sapphires as far as durability, then you have no argument against Moissanite. Cost.Hell yes,they are cheaper Delightfully so. To get a beautiful gem as cheap as they are,to go with diamond instead is simply a prestige thing...because diamonds dont have the fire,...they are ridiculously expensive,... and flat out,have nothing on Moissanite. Ive collected gems and mineral crystals for the last 37 years and have around 600 specimens.And NONE can compare to Moissanite (and yes,I have Moissanite as well).Prestige is a ridiculous thing to base a purchase on. Beauty and durability is what its all about,and Moissanite has it all.
A Summary for this of you who don't want to watch it all: there are no cons to moissanite. It is not as hard a diamond so therefore a diamond is more durable but it is still very hard and harder than anything else besides diamond. So the fact that it's not as hard isn't really a negative or a con because it's an obsolete. It's cheaper,shines more. more ethical. There is no possible argument with substance that diamond is better. Wake up. This is the way to go. Also yes it's made in labs but before they learned how to make it,it was discovered in meteor craters. Its a space gem. How cool is that. Screw diamond and the global cartel that keeps the price artificially high
I heard they found a mine in Africa and only release x amount annually to control price artificially as you said
I love this comment!
You speak as if it’s factual that there’s no cons about moisanite, he made a list of things what his opinionated cons of moisanite is
Space Gem - I love this!
nah
Moissanite is coming for the diamond industry and I’m here for it!
I've been married for 42 years. With subway crime on an all time high in NY, I decided to put my 2 carat diamond ring away for special occasions. I decided to buy a moissanite and lab grown ring to compare for myself. I decided the lab grown looks really good but for the cost I kept the moissanite ring. I feel okay wearing the moissanite ring everyday. I exchanged the 2ct lab grown ring for a 1 carat anniversary band that goes well with my diamond engagement ring. If you want a fiery sparkle piece of jewelry that looks like a diamond without the cost, take a chance and try moissanite.
Moissanites are real diamonds! They are a Moissanite diamond. I personally love them
@@evansericksonI sell moissanite jewelry and I don't purposely blur my camera in ads to make fake sparkles like scammers do in ads
Facts
@@vanabarnwell5081 Smart girl!! I’ve heard of people that have huge stones also do the same thing and leave the real thing in a safety deposit box. Whether it’s a promise ring or a huge 10 carat rock it usually has the same sentimental value no matter the size 💕
"One is lab created, and one you can find in mother earth, so if you find that is more valuable to find one that is created in mother earth...." I'd rather pay a scientist to grow a rock than a laborer to mine one. Moissanite is nice, happy to have bought one.
Same bro same.
Also anymore most diamonds are lab grown as well and that doesn’t make them a whole lot cheaper.
Y does it matter who gets paid. You’re watching this video to make yourself feel better for not getting a diamond
@@stephenlozada7158 I always thought it was silly how folks pretend they would want moissanite if it was the exact same price as a diamond. It’s a great stone with many desirable attributes but at the end of the day, it comes down to price… and there’s nothing wrong with admitting that
Never thought about it like that. Awesome fam 💯🙏
common people: haha moissanite is a low class of diamond
expert: however only professionals can differentiate he difference btween diamond & moissanite
me: moissanite it is
Honestly, differentiating between a diamond and moissanite is easy for regular people, assuming that you're looking at a moissanite relatively up close. If you look at any moissanite, you'll never see the distinct black arrows of their so-called "hearts and arrows" cut. The double refraction of a moissanite prevents the viewer from seeing the cut design clearly, because the light refracts to blur the image. Granted, can you tell a diamond and moissanite apart from six feet away? Nope. But from six inches away when your friend is showing you her ring? Yeah, you definitely can.
@@akiray8247 Eh, not many people have ever seen an H&A diamond seeing as they represent only 0.1% of the cut grades handed out. For most people if it sparkles its a diamond or a CZ, if not a CZ its not a diamond. Even GIAs excellent cuts aren’t H&A just cuts with bare minimal light leakage and good symmetry, H&A comes from the P2 & P3 facets and the angle in which they are cut (40.70° for P3 and 41.70° for P2), the meet point of the facet (the arrow tip exactly meets the girdle) and the symmetry of the P3 facets being exact. I have seen many precision cut Moissanites that display perfect or near perfect H&As and when turned on the table show the black H&A pattern. The way to tell, other that pricing, is what you said but not how. You put it table down on a line drawn with something and because its doubly refractive it will create a mirror effect and create 2 lines.
I'm not an expert but I can definitely tell the difference... The Moissanite is the prettier one 🤷🏻♂️
@@davidlime I can’t disagree with you there honestly. I don’t really like diamonds, even lab grown ones. They just look... plain? Mirror like almost. I have a really high quality colorless and flawless 11 carat Moissanite with hearts and arrows and the rainbows it throws off are incredible.
Can you upload a video of it?? I would love to see an 11 CARAT. that's insane
That moment where all of the cons of moissanite are actually cons of diamonds 😉
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You like fake shit don't you
I bought a ring online, vendor said it was Morganite. I thought it's color was dark, but, for 60.00, worth a shot. Immediately knew it was no Morganite. Went to a jeweler, he said it was Mossanite, a good one!! I had no idea what it was. Moissanite is a natural stone, who knew? It is huge, and wow!!! What shine, sparkle!! I got a good deal, cuz they had no idea.....it is 6 carats!! Big!! And I am happy, will never buy a diamond again!!
6 carat?!! woow thats big! hahaha
Nem eu,já fui assaltada duas vezes, não compro mais diamantes🎉
The only down side is on the jewelry store side. The can’t sell their diamonds because Moissanite is very hard, and if cut correctly, it’s just as beautiful as a Diamond. I’m shopping for a Moissanite.
I got my first moissonite a few months ago. It's gorgeous. My mother had the same size and shape diamond ...I use to clean it so I know that my moissonite looks just a bit better than her diamond.
And cost WAY less.
I feel like the colour sparkling out of it makes it look fake, what do you think ?
@@riverstedman35 It's just a different optical property. Why should it look fake? It's just different.
@@riverstedman35moissanite is a gemstone how can be fake
@riverstedman35 👍 If there's too much sparkle with rainbow reflection, it definitely looks fake.
Moissanite was first discovered many many years ago when a meteorite was found on Earth, so originally it comes from outer space but because it comes in tiny amounts when meteorites fall into our atmosphere. It then is lab grown using the same ingredients to create a Moissanite
Personally I love moissanite is beautiful and I’m obsessed of it
@@svenjorgensonjorgenson709 exactly!
@Smiles and the Twisted MD but Moissanites are not diamonds. I love both: mined diamonds and Moissanites.
@Smiles and the Twisted MD lol!
@@svenjorgensonjorgenson709 You forgot to mention.. Moissanite is king. (double refraction)
@@sabrinamerrick1271 Mined diamonds? The science nerd in me loves the lab created diamonds, but I'm becoming a huge fan of moissanite.
Here in LA there have been so many recent thefts and muggings that I wanted to get something that I could wear, instead of wearing my expensive diamond wedding ring, without fear of it being stolen - a "stunt ring" if you will. So I buy a Moissanite ring. It's SO GORGEOUS I can't even believe it. I am head over heels over it and wear it all the time now. Diamond sits in the safe.
"hey you! Gimme dat ring and youll be on ur way no problems" That is absolute terrible logic. As ur laying there, bleeding out because you were shot, drawing in the same attention with ur "stunt" ring, im sure ur going to be thinking "oh thank god my actual diamond ring is at home, phewww" and not "wow, i might as well have been wearing my beautiful worthless real diamond ring anyways". You dummies are turning moissanite into the new CZ. Please, Stick to getting ripped off and go enjoy ur $500 wedding ring ur husband spent 20k on and keep it out the safe, for gods sake.
@@slik4032 imagine sounding but hurt over a jewelry comparison video. Although their logic doesn't makes sense considering moissanite draws more attention than diamonds, the stunt ring would make you more of a target in LA.
@@RobandSijay And them stealing it means they still stole something of immense value, this comment is an example of everything that's wrong with this society, it implies that moissanite isn't valuable when it's actually nearly as valuable as a diamond.
I'm wearing a beautiful wedding band with 5 gorgeous moissanite gems. The sparkle is to die for. I have several high quality diamonds in 3 shapes but none of them sparkle like these. I have bought seven moissanite rings and earrings and all but one (princess cut) have dazzling sparkle.
I love diamonds however I cannot afford them. My engagement ring is a 1.15 diamond and it is beautiful but after that one investment I always bought CZ’s. THEN………… I bought my first Moissanite………… I immediately could tell that there was something special about it. The fire, the brilliance, how I got lost in the stone while looking at it. There was just this hypnotic effect it had on me. I bought my second Moissanite and it was just as captivating. I will only buy Moissanite now. My husband says there are the 4 C’s of Moissanite but 5 C’s of diamonds. Cut, clarity, color and carat weight of Moissanite but Cut, clarity, color, carat weight and cardiac arrest after you see the price of diamonds. LOL.
Definitely prefer Moissanite to Diamonds, I don’t want to look down at my ring and be like which poor soul mined their fingers bloody to find this for labor worth pennies 😕 Sorry Marilyn Monroe Moissanites are a girls best friend now lmao 😂
I mean you could buy a synthetic diamond
@@sded7126 moissanite isn’t Diamond
Your phone too… had some poor soul mined its raw material. Just so you know.
@@raysrecipe1993 yeah, so why make it even worse? You can also buy used phones, and hold on to your phone for a long as possible.
Yes agree
I have a dark brown Moissanite. It looks almost like a black diamond -except for the rainbows. It still makes rainbows even though it's dark.
I have a dark gray Moissanite and it met the expectations that a black diamond failed to show. It being dark only makes the sparkles prettier/higher contrasting lol
Whered ya get it at??
Very Informative video 🤙
At the end of the day there’s no downside in Moissanite 🤙😁
1st: I don’t find more sparkle a downside coz when is it more beautiful is a bad thing?
2nd: in terms of Durability yes Moissanite fall little bit shorter but there many factors on it,
Like Toughness: Moissanite is more tough coz it don’t have a “cleavage”
And also Moissanite can withhold more when it’s on fire
So Moissanite is not as hard as a Diamond BUT Moissanite is more Tough than a Diamond..
3rd: I’m not a Fan on “Mining’s” our Earrh suffer enough already from us Humans, atleast on Moissanite in this way we can be shining like the stars above in a
eco-friendly way 🤙😁
“If you want a gemstone that sparkle like a star?-then get Moissanite coz Moissanite is truly from the stars”
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You do realize that most all elements are from stars right, including all the elements that compose diamonds. Any element heavier than iron is created in supernovas and the like. I also would think that the average gemstone wearer is more concerned about having their gemstone scratched rather than whether their gemstone will be okay if they were set on fire.
Akira Y Moissanite is second in terms of hardness so the only thing that can scratch it is Diamonds 🤷♂️ which is very unlikely to happen
Thanks for saving 10 mins of my life
Anti Entropy your welcome 🤙😁
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Hi there. I've recently bought 2 moissanite rings and I'm very impressed by the brilliant shine and quality and you can't really tell the difference between a diamond and moissanite. I've also read that moissanite gem is only found in a meteorite in space and not in the earth as the diamond. And because the moissanite is very rare to find that's why the scientists decided to create it in a lab. In any case I'm very happy with my moissanite rings.
I have a 2 carat moissanite of highest premium quality vvs grade colorless. Forever brilliant and shiny in pure 925 Sterling Silver 10 grams ring.
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The prices of diamonds are outrageous. With all of the reproductions out there like moisInite,
(I have never seen one in person), I think that I would like to try one.
Mind you, I have never worn an artificial stone by I am very impressed with this particular stone. Pretty soon we may not be able to even buy milk and bread,
I have had my share of diamonds over the years, I am ready to try some other gemstones. Very interested in Aquamarine and Apatite.
Your analysis is superb. You are professor in gemology. You are a good communicator. God bless you.
Do not also forget that many diamonds are blood diamonds where they are mined by exploited labor by young children and often get beat up and killed for not following a quota, Mossianite is more humane in terms and is more environmentally friendly since diamonds take up such a huge chunk of land to be mined on
But lab created stones can be unethical if you consider the laborer and how the industry still produce emission. You should carefully choose the company who produce them if your concern is about ethics
Let me rewrite this comment. I am older 58.
I never take anything lightly. However, I also am the type of person that walks into a place picks out exactly what I want and leaves within minutes .
Between these must needed videos to better educate. And working with Wesley that had an abundance of patience. We put together the perfect ring set for my union to a childhood sweetheart. This will most definitely be an heirloom that I'll be so proud to hand down . No controversy ethically morally correct .
Much prettier than the diamonds that we looked at.
Most most importantly you do you . Do not listen to everyone else ! Confusion 101! Follow ones own style as Michael suggests many times.
Buy from the best and you'll not go wrong.
They're are lessor quality's of this gemstone .
He will be notified about your lovely comment. :)
The people saying moissanite a copy of diamond, although it is its own stone, are white sapphires a copy of diamond?
This is informative 👌 i came here because im a diamond collection and now that i heard of moissanite i am now starting to sell my diamonds and will go for moisaanite instead
I'm really curious about moissanite vs white sapphire. My boyfriend and I are ring shopping and want to go the budget friendly direction. I'm sold on Moissanite, but he's started looking into white sapphire too. Thanks for the great information!
Sapphire is more fragile.
Both are beautiful stones and you couldn't go wrong either way! Coming from someone who owns both: sapphire is more fragile but it's not really a fragile stone in itself so either wouldnt hurt. Moissanite is going to be more fiery and brilliant, as well as it can shine through dirt better than sapphire so you wont have to clean it as much. Sapphire does lose its shine if you dont clean it regularly and becomes dull but nbd if you dont mind that! I chose a moissanite engagement ring and couldn't be happier, it's so sparkly and throws so many rainbows.
@@lisslevimolly thanks for the advice and info! I appreciate it :) definitely going to go with moissanite
I have been following this channel for a few years now , they truly have the best information , I believe there is an older video where he compares , shows and talks about the differences between a Moissanite and a white sapphire , pretty sure the video also showed natural diamond too , I think it was a comparison of all 3 , white sapphire is not as durable as Moissanite or diamond , it also doesn’t throw color like a Moissanite or diamond , it’s also cut differently and has a different kind of sparkle ! Still very pretty also , just depends on what you like ! Hope this helped , if you go back to older videos, I’m sure it’s still there ! Hope this helps ! 🥰🥰
@@leeleelv thank you so much for the advice and information! I'll definitely have to check out that video.
I think he tried his best to protect natural diamond. But if you can't really tell the difference unless you take it to a lab. Real natural diamonds are going down.
I turned up my nose to the idea of moissanite until I actually saw some in person. They are stunning. So much prettier than diamonds.
@Joe Blows you’re the only one sounding mad . If you’re so stuck on diamonds being superior what are you doing posting comments on a video about moisanite you f*cking fraud ?😒
@Joe Blows All lies. There are plenty of women who rather have that money placed in actual investments than waste it on a rock that someone's bloody fingers had to dig from the earth for way less than you've paid for it. Nice try.
@Joe Blows what's the point if you can't even tell the difference unless you're an expert?
If you're so set on diamonds there are lab grown diamonds. They are exactly the same as mined diamonds and much cheaper. But if all your partners cares about is the price of the diamond then I feel bad for you
Btw, diamonds aren't as rare as you believe
@@zahraa4149 nah you can tell the difference its not that hard
Comparing moissanite to moissante is there a difference depending on the laboratory or manufacturer? If so, what are those differences and how does a purchaser identify them?
Good questions.
This whole video is like a response to the job interview question, "What is your biggest weakness?" All of these cons made me more certain I don't want a diamond ring!
Lmao so true
The #1 downside of moissanite that wasn’t covered is that they change color on you over time. My first moissanite was purchased about 18 years ago and it acquired a greenish tint over time. My second moissanite is a 3 carat Charles & Colvard purchased about 6 years ago and it too has acquired a yellowish tint. I love the idea of moissanite but it gets expensive having to constantly replace your stone because of the color changes.
That's unfortunate. I know people that have moissanite rings for YEARS and they never had issues with their gemstones. I do believe that the gemstones grown in labs now are far more superior than their older counter parts.
I don't think that new ones do that.
My mother has had moissanite for decades, and it looks as if she bought it yesterday. I would change the place where you're buying your moissanite and make sure it's moissanite fire
In my country 5 carat mosonite costs around 25 dollars i donot understand why its so expenaive in usa and europe
@@fahadnazir945what country are you from
I will buy a moissanite before I buy a lab diamond.
But the moissanite is created in a lab sooooo?
@@romariosmith422 the answer is right in front of your eyes, friend!
@@sabrinamerrick1271 I can tell the difference between moissanite and lab grown. You will not see hearts and arrows in moissanite. Moissanite will also fail the test with a loupe.
Thank you so very much for all of these videos! After a lot of research and your help I have finally narrowed down my choice. I just sent in a request for a quote from you. I'm nervous but feel confident in my stone choice and in using FAB!!
I have all of them . Tiny CZ because they look so real.. 2 to 3 Carats of moissanite because they look good and the quality, plus want fade. Now favorite is Lab Grown because it's a diamond but less expensive.. Real black , yellow or blue is SEXY. I got them all . Plus spinel stone and White sapphire
Moissanite diamonds are stunning. I purchased one. Good news it is less expensive. Real diamonds are very beautiful but very expensive. Then you purchase what you can afford it. People should not judge you if your choice is. It's all about what's in the heart not particle diamond 💎 you buy your loved ones.
I recently got a tennis bracelet with moissanite and I was speechless 😳
I have been researching Moissanite for several years. Since many companies are offering Moissanite other than just Charles & Colvard and most purchases are made online, virtually sight unseen, it seems that It’s more difficult to know whether you are getting a quality gemstone or not. I have seem a carat Moissanite from $5.00 to $800. Both will say that the main stone is a D colorless stone, VS1 or VS2, and mounted in 925silver. Needless to say, the $5 purchase is going to be disappointing. How can I assure that I’m getting a stone as close to perfect as possible?
my luck has been buying at a price I'm comfortable paying. Anything "too cheap" im not wasting my time on. I've purchased some 5 and 6.5mm ear rings online for around $60 a pair.
@@RobandSijay what is your retailer of choice?
Go with lab grown diamonds, they are diamonds, 10 on the Moh’s scale…..100% diamond, fraction of the price of earth mined diamonds.
What is the oil slick people talk about and why does this happen to moissanite and not diamond
If moissanite has more sparkle and fire, what's the need for a diamond? Does moissanite ever look flat in some lightings compared to a diamond?
Its a different look. Diamonds reflect white light and if flawless, has more depth. It looks better on larger pieces.
The real question to most people is how much money do you have to spend on jewelry lol. I love moissanite, I’ve upgraded all my jewelry from cz’s to moissanite and i just ordered a blue moissanite set of necklace, bracelet, and eternity ring. I love that its a real gemstone of it’s own and I don’t mind that its lab made and cruelty free I do prefer, its fire and brilliance is beautiful, and the price is amazing!
Bros been wearing CZ 😂
@@halfpint90 The only downside to CZ is that it's soft and wears out. CZ looks great, they're like disposable diamonds, lol.
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In my country 5 karat cz costs 2 dollar and 5 karat mosinite costs 25 dollars
@@fahadnazir945WHAT COUNTRY? 👀
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From pakistan
I bought a 5.5 carat moissanite for 22€. I inspected it at 10x and could find no inclusions. It is colourless and very precisely cut and polished. The stone is from a Chinese vendor and took a week to arrive.
Of course no one would believe that I could possess a diamond this big and astonishing. That would be priceless!
PLEASE ANSWER ME My problem is I want to find a good place that will have good moissanite because just to see I bought some cheap ones and they both have certified moissanite certificates and stuff but one is blue and one is white so if I got a real engagement ring, how do I know which place to go to that will have the best moissanite and not an ugly fake looking blue one
I just bought a ring yesterday, I have bought a ring already about a 1 ct SI1 spent 5k at the time and now not even worth 2k which is sad. My wife wanted a bigger rock as always lol but did research and I did a 2.50 cut moissanite and it’s beautiful
Where did you buy?
@@shilpasamaddar8118 vendor I know in LA
Finally gives an actual answer to the question at about 7:10. Then wanders away again. Basically, no cons for moissanite.
My ring is moissanite..my earrings are moissanite..they sparkle more than some diamonds..and affordable...im super happy 💎
Great information without diamond biased 👍🏾
I like diamonds but the way they get em I'm not down
Is it worth paying $400 for a customised gold jewelry with moissanite vs $100+ for customised jewelry with good quality zirconia?
Why buy diamonds? If M hit harder.
Oh yes I would love a ring with a Moissanite, they are beautiful.
moissanite is the new it girl 💎💅🏽
I went with moissanite because they're low cost and pass a diamond tester (depends)
I order some pieces from Harlem Bling VVS D color moissanite excellent cut they say they're real too, not sure if they're naturally sourced.
Miossonite or real daimonds
My only concern about moiissanite is the durability during the years, if it is going to look foggy and loose the shine
Hi. I'm new to your channel. I'm a JTV customer. Love most if there stuff. My lab created diamonds are more sparklier than my diamonds. I get more compliments on the lab created rings. And they are very durable. They dont get damaged easily. Actually I don't have any that are damaged. Most of them are large in size, and I paid $40 for most of them. I dont have any Moissanite. How would they compare to my lab created diamonds?
I think you could have gone into more detail on the history of moissanite with Charles and Colvard and how India flooded the market with extremely good quality moissanite for a few years. I have a 5ct white rb moissanite that I paid under 50 bucks for, well actually I have several moissanites you can't find in a jewelry store. The moissanite is dirt cheap to produce but your makret has been trying to regulate the price of moissanite again. Sadly I see charles and colvard quality has declined since their patent expired. I no longer buy moissanite on ebay but it was a real great option 7 or 8 years ago
Where would you recommend buying moissanite jewelry?
@@tonyjuarez6296 I wanna know too
I was looking for this comment ugh thank you
Tash V Where would you recommend buying a Moissanite ring from? Ebay still has people shipping Moissanite from India.
Where?
Show us a rough or raw moissenite, if there s such mineral, where is it found, or these diversionary initiative of gemologist to decieved people about diamonds
YOU HAVE REIGNITED MY INNER JEWELRY FREAK! I HAVE FINALLY FOUND AN AMAZING RESOURCE TO EDUCATE ME ABOUT THE MANY QUESTIONS THAT A
SHREWD SHOPPER WANTS THE TRUTH...NOT THE "RIGHT" ANSWERS TO. I WILL FOLLOW YOU TIL THE END OF DAYS🙏✌
10 to 20x more expensive for a diamond that is ALSO VERY COMMONLY made in a lab as well. I feel that should've been stressed in your video... as that could be misleading having people think every carat of diamond put in jewelry nowadays is coming from the ground, which is certainly not true. To add to that, there's no difference between a diamond from the ground or one from the lab other than where they came from. Same exact properties, because they're both actual diamonds. Doesn't matter if it's CVD or not. If anything this only makes Moissanite make more sense to purchase for the average person. Honestly, imagine spending tons more on a diamond with less clarity, less refractive index, & less shine just to say it's a real diamond instead of getting something that can shine better than a VS diamond at a significantly lower price. Blows my mind any would pass up on Moissanite as apart of their daily wear jewelry.
They have Stockholm syndrome and too concerned about what other people think. I have moissanites and diamonds. Moissanites are a better choice in looks and price.
@@seekeroftruth1484 Couldn't agree more. Glad someone else understands!
If your not rich, a moissanite is very good, moissanite is bang for your buck, the money that you saved buy gold.
Is the market wrong valuing one 10 or 30 times less than the other: Or in adding so much vaLue to natutal gem which is pretty much identical? How about white sapphire vs moisanite or diamond ?
Just wanna know how likely is it to get scratched, vs. a diamond, and will it retain its sparkle like a diamond
A long time ago, and I mean a HELL of a long time ago, I got engaged. Somehow I picked up on fact that my future wife didn't care for diamonds, at least diamonds without some other stone. I happen to love diamonds, always have, but I did breathe a sigh of relief. When you don't have the proverbial pot to piss in, you shouldn't do something stupid like buying a multi-thousand dollar rock that costs that much because of propaganda from DeBeers. I purchased a large Chatham emerald, probably between 1.5 and 2 carats in size, and had it surrounded by baguette diamonds from my mother's engagement band. Antique style of my own creation, and the ring was stunning, and remains absolutely stunning to this day. My wife always gets comments when it is worn. The down side of the Chatham was that it was so perfect, so green, and so flawless that no one believed it was an emerald. Which was perfectly fine with us. 47 years later, the ring is still stunning. Oh, somewhere in time, the ring went in for cleaning and the emerald broke. And was very easily replaced, no damage done, except to the poor jeweler's reputation. I'm now shopping for a birthday ring. I don't like massive moissanite crystals because they do look "fake", but the more natural sized stones are gorgeous. And considering the intrinsic beauty of the lab created gems, I would never think of getting a much more expensive stone simply because it was found in dirt. (Is there any way to incorporate the element krypton into a moisanite producing "kryptonite?" I'm sure there is a market for it.) I can't decide between a cushion alexandrite and a cushion, deep yellow sapphire or moisi. She's blonde, blue green eyes, looks great in any shade of blue, and already owns an emerald. Suggestions?
The ring sounds lovely! I wish I could see a picture, but I can imagine just how beautiful it really is by your great description. Thank you for the amazing mental image. It also sounds like you took great care in making it special for your spouse. I love rings that have such deep emotional value! So sweet!
@@brittanyblonde9005 Don't have the ring yet, but it's going to be an 11x7(?)mm deep, vivid yellow center stone, emerald cut, with an emerald cut, pure white/colorless baguette stone on either side. Yellow stone set in 18K gold, 14K white gold ring. Still waiting pricing on custom stones from my buddy the jeweler.
Why would anyone want a heavily included gem stone? Real question cause this was confusing
glad he made it to 10:00. was so close. thanks for watching, thanks for subs, thank for sub, and thanks for watching and this video was made by me and me means I did it and also means it's my head on the screen and if you noticed this video was about gems and gems are stones and stones can also be a band...
How can I tell the difference between a real diamond and a c z
I spoke to a jeweler today and they said that a moissanite was exposed to heat (through changing prongs or resizing) that the moissanite will be damaged or chip. Is this true? Also, where can I find a reputable place to buy a moissanite and will it be a gem that will last forever/lifetime?
What the jeweller told you isn't correct. Moissanite is very heat resistant, and it can even withstand house fire. The person you spoke with was either confused moissanite with cubic zirconia, or trying to discourage you from getting moissanite (moissanite is affecting the jewellry industory with its affordableness).
Cubic zirconia is the one which can't withstand heat. If you try to get a cubic zirconia ring sized or get the stones tightened, there is a big chance that CZ will melt or crack. Jewellers usually don't want to work on CZ jewellery for this reason.
It says: "Can moissanite take the heat?
While many gemstones don't do well with heat, Moissanite has an incredibly high melting point of 2730 °C, which will withstand a jeweler’s torch during resizing or repairs to the ring setting."
Most diamond jewelery is lab made. How do you think you get iced out vvspendants for 35 - 4500 nowadays
I love Moissanite, I have some. What should I do with them?
Thank you for your post. I am new to the world of moissanite, other than Charles and Colvard are there other companies that sell these stones? I want to try out a smaller stone and yes also one without the high price of C& C. initially.
Thank you again.
You can always give us a try. fireandbrilliance.com/
I thought the difference should be about the investment is it as valuable or not.. when the doe get low the jewels go but is it Gon be worth shii is the question.. right?
Will the moissanite change colour or become yellow or hazy after awhile ? Thanks For the great videos
Depends upon the quality and grade of it. If a moissanite is of premium quality colorless VVS grade. It won't change it's colour or shade for your entire life. Means till ages and generations, it will stay the same colorless
Great question! High quality moissanite is very durable and can stand the test of time for both color and clarity. :)
So what is the downside?
Natural diamonds here of course.!💎
Is there any natural moissanite? What is the price per carat at presenr? How does it look in the rough form? Like glass and weightless? Any transparent colorless stone giving so much fire and double refraction could be taken as Moissanite?
There are no downsides. It’s another gemstone like any other gemstone. No one ever said it was a diamond. smdh
Great information thank you very much I have one and a half carat vvs1 moissanite stone can I put that in the setting and will it take the the fire when they set the ring
What is the best moissanite brand for an emerald cut ring? Cc or Harro?
Charles and Colvard is THE best.
China
Very very very informative video brother
I have a 2.5 Moissanite and clarity is lovely but it tends to have a bit of a yellow hugh to it.
What color is the setting?
That sounds like it’s a white colored moissanite. Clear white is what the completely clear moissanite looks like. Hope this helps!
I have a 1.5 ct center stone from C&C. After a year and no warranty, it is very yellow. I feel ripped off and they lost me as a customer! Watched this video to see if there was any way to clean and remove yellow, to no avail
I say, why compare the two at all? No one is comparing moissanite to white sapphire, white topaz, danburite, herkimer, crystal, etc. All of the aforementioned are clear stones and genuine jewellery.
Just wondering, Alaskana
Are these gems available in colors ?? Are they available in men's rings. ??
Yes, moissanite is available in different colors and can be set on men's rings. :)
I truly love your videos they really help a lot. Thank you
You are so welcome!
I’d never be able to afford a 3 carat diamond in my wildest dreams. However, I do own a 3 carat moissanite. That’s enough for me. I do prefer diamonds however when the are the halo stones for a coloured gem.
Can you tell us about lab created stones ? Why go for a lab created stone (diamond or otherwise)?
This is such a great video, I've always considered moissanite as a solid option over diamond. I didn't consider the fact that since diamond is a natural gem, it's one of the factors that gives their high value. Honestly that gives me more of a reason to choose moissanite over diamond, to help persevere diamond at least a little bit more. I like the way it looks and this video helped determine the pros/cons about moissanite very well.
late but diamonds are pretty common but they have been marketed as rare and extremely valuable. In reality, their value it like paper money, it’s fake but we believe it as real. btw the diamond industry is mad corrupt so there are lots of lies abt diamonds, definitely something to look into, like how they sold diamond rings as the bare minimum for engagement to sell more rings, in reality, you could propose with anything… and that’s what people used to do before diamonds
@@box90x66 you're right. I think I heard about that on an episode of Adam Ruins Everything. This is all another reason to go with a moissanite.
Whats your thoughts on Diamond Nexus??
I’d like to learn more about what actually can scratch moissanites. From mainly daily wear. For instance, falling, or accidental impact. Clumsy people need to know lol.
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lab grown Moisanite should be in price between the lab grown diamond and the natural, as is the lab grown version of a lot more rare stone than diamond. The diamond industry would be even more in troubles if they recognize that. If you find a natural moissanite of 1 or 2 carats, that's millions of dollars right at the spot, no questions about that
How does moissanite compare to diamond hybrids such as Mia Donna?
Mia Donna - the biggest bit of trash being sold to mug punters next to Better than Diamond. Jeez - CZ's with a diamond coating - means you're being asked to pay $100's for a $2 coated CZ. If you're genuinely looking for a diamond replacement - then don't waste your time with anything other than a Moissanite. Just be careful about what you're being asked to pay as there are a lot of vendors out there trying to charge silly prices - and remember China now makes Moiss which is just as good as Charles & Colvard but at a lower price point.
My husband bought me a 1.7 ring for Christmas this year I'm in love it's big and shines more bright than my diamond does. My is set in yellow gold 14 k. It's beautiful I cant express how beautiful You cant fo wrong with this stone.
So I personally dislike excess sparkle and fire because it looks cheap to me. I prefer diamonds color H-M. Lab or mined. I think moissanite is ugly & I can tell with the naked eye by looking at a ring if it’s moissanite or not. It’s the reflective index that gives it away.
I just bought a 3.0 ct L diamond today.
Where can I buy moissanite jewelry? I've seen many rings online but I don't trust them. They could use cz
You can try us out at fireandbrilliance.com. :)
I'm glad I watched this video because I didn't know any of this information. A Moissanite is a gem stone with characteristics of a diamond, but is not a diamond. Can a Moissanite stone pass a diamond tester?
Yes.
Well looks like it's a Moissanite or Lab Diamond for me for jewelry.
@@jjdavis7471 The person above is wrong, moissanite will fail with diamond tester. I work in a and tried it myself.
A moissanite stone cannot pass an updated and recent diamond test. It will read as moissanite.
One problem with moissanite set in 925 silver is the smaller stones can fall out the prongs quite easily
I bought an almost 4ct Moissanite ring form India as a test as i really wanted to see the quality f the stnes there I was shocked as the stone was very very beautiful. Since C and C lost the patent protection they are making Moissanite by the tne I wear it all the time and over two years its pristine so hard enough for daly ware fr anyone. Lab grown .... that is nly importand to deBeers. Treat yourself and buy one I am, 100% going to order a custom ring soon If you want a stunning inclussion free stone ,,,,, its a no brainer
I have recently buyed 3 karat mosonite ring from pakistan in 11 grams sterling silver in just 28 dollars and its amazing
Moissanite is rarer than diamonds?
How do we know if the moisanite is real?
Love this content 👍🏻
Cons: Retaining value & Investment.
Why is it so difficult to find moissanite rings greater than 5 carats?
It can be done via custom work. Anything is possible with the right jeweler. :)
Slate and tell! They have amazing ones bigger than 5
This can be summed up very easily in hard nosed ,straight forward intent.
Moissanite is gorgeous.The fire is unmatched.
As far as hardness/durability...beryl and corundum (rubies,emeralsd sapphires,etc) range from 7.5-8 to 9 on the mohs scale.Less hard than Moissanite. So,if you have no problem with wearing emerald or sapphires as far as durability, then you have no argument against Moissanite.
Cost.Hell yes,they are cheaper Delightfully so.
To get a beautiful gem as cheap as they are,to go with diamond instead is simply a prestige thing...because diamonds dont have the fire,...they are ridiculously expensive,... and flat out,have nothing on Moissanite.
Ive collected gems and mineral crystals for the last 37 years and have around 600 specimens.And NONE can compare to Moissanite (and yes,I have Moissanite as well).Prestige is a ridiculous thing to base a purchase on. Beauty and durability is what its all about,and Moissanite has it all.