LAB AURA™ Moissanite
What's Moissanite?
Moissanite, a gemstone discovered in 1893 by Henri Moissan in Arizona's meteorite crater. Initially mistaken for diamonds, it's composed of silicon carbide. Natural moissanite is rare, so today's is lab-created.
Moissanite is engineered to look similar to diamonds but has distinct differences. It's a great thermal conductor like diamonds. However, moissanite has several advantages over diamonds. It offers exceptional brilliance and fire, and is often more affordable while still maintaining a high level of beauty and sparkle.
Why Moissanite?
Interesting facts about Moissanite
Distinctive Color While high-quality moissanite can appear colorless, it often has subtle tints of yellow or gray in certain lighting conditions, distinguishing it from diamonds in specific lights or settings.Hard and Durable With a rating of 9.25 on the Mohs scale of hardness, moissanite is almost as hard as a diamond (which ranks at 10), making it highly durable and resistant to scratching.Heat Resistant Moissanite is highly heat-resistant, capable of withstanding temperatures over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, making it an excellent choice for jewelry that can endure extreme conditions without damage.Affordability Moissanite offers a similar look to diamonds but at a fraction of the cost, making it a popular choice for engagement rings and other fine jewelry.Popular Alternative Moissanite is becoming an increasingly popular choice for engagement rings, especially for couples seeking ethical, sustainable, and budget-friendly alternatives to diamonds.Lab-Created, Earth-Friendly While natural moissanite is incredibly rare, most moissanite available today is lab-created, which makes it an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to diamonds, as it doesn’t require mining.