This time, the moissanite jewelry brand Ravicharme will thoroughly explain how to tell the quality of moissanite and what to look out for when choosing high-quality moissanite jewelry.
Moissanite Basics
What is moissanite?
Have you heard of the gemstone called moissanite? Moissanite is a gemstone that was discovered in a meteorite that crashed into northern Arizona in the United States in 1893 , over 100 years ago. The colorless and transparent fragments of the gemstone were initially thought to be diamonds, but the discoverer, scientist Henry Moissan, discovered that they were silicon carbide , an entirely new crystal that had never existed on Earth, and the gemstone was named after Moissanite.
What are the 4Cs , the quality evaluation criteria for moissanite ?
Color
The scale starts from D and goes up to Z. It progresses to DEF , with D being the highest level, and as it progresses it becomes more yellowish . Colorless to nearly colorless colors from D to G are preferred by many people.
Clarity
Clarity indicates the degree of transparency. It is rated on an 11- point scale based on the size, position, and number of inclusions and external features called blemishes . No stone is completely free of impurities, but the closer it is to that, the more valuable it is.
-Flores (FL) No inclusions or blemishes are visible at 10x magnification
Internally Flawless (IF) - No inclusions visible under 10x magnification
Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2) – Inclusions so slight they are difficult for a skilled grader to see, even under 10x magnification .
Very Slightly Included (VS1 and VS2) : Inclusions are barely visible at 10x magnification, but are characterized as being very small.
Slightly included (SI1 and SI2) inclusions can be seen at 10x magnification
Included (I1, I2, I3) Inclusions are easily visible at 10x magnification and may affect transparency and brilliance.
Carat ( weight )
A unit of weight for gemstones, 1 carat equals 0.2 g and is abbreviated as ct .
Cutting ( polishing )
It is the element that determines the brightness and sparkle.
The cut grade is rated on a five- point scale : Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor. 3Excellent (triple excellent) refers to a stone that is completely excellent in terms of both " Polish " and " Symmetry ," which are evaluation items for the cut grade .
Reference: About the 4Cs
What makes Ravicharme 's moissanite so high quality?
・Commitment to high-quality products
When ordering from Ravi Charme, we use the highest quality moissanite stones in accordance with the 4Cs, 18K gold or platinum as the base metal, and carefully craft them by experienced, skilled artisans so that customers can enjoy their jewelry for as long as possible. Ravi Charme aims to create jewelry that customers will want to wear for years to come and that can be passed down to the next generation.
Ravicharme's commitment to quality
・Lifetime warranty
To ensure that our customers can enjoy our jewelry for as long as possible, Ravi Charme offers a lifetime free cleaning and refinishing service. We also offer free resizing and repairs within one year of your order. (Please note that some full eternity rings cannot be resized due to their nature.)
* Shipping costs for maintenance will be charged separately.
Ravicharme Lifetime Warranty
・Custom-made
Ravicharme accepts custom-made jewelry in response to customer requests. We offer full orders, where we listen to your image and create the jewelry you want from scratch, as well as semi-orders , such as changing the design or length of Ravicharme jewelry, turning earrings into earrings, or adding engraving.
Ravicharme's custom-made
Ravicharme 's 3 recommended high-quality moissanite products
Paris Collection AmberHeart Necklace
A simple yet eye-catching design. As it is a slightly long necklace, having one is sure to elevate even the most basic outfit.
Fleur Collection Petal Earrings
This motif is named after the French word "petal." The combination of four marquise-cut moissanite stones represents a flower petal, and the different sizes create a completely different atmosphere, creating a mysterious piece.
Paris Collection Heartful Ring
This is a full eternity ring made with a cute heart-shaped moissanite. It has enough presence even on its own, but its simple full eternity design makes it suitable for everyday wear.
