Moissanite is so popular overseas that it's often chosen for wedding and engagement rings. Its popularity is gradually increasing in Japan, and many people are considering choosing moissanite for their wedding rings. In this article, the moissanite jewelry brand Ravicharme will provide a thorough explanation of whether moissanite is a good choice for a wedding ring.
Can moissanite be used as a wedding ring?
What is Moissanite?
Have you heard of the gemstone called moissanite? Moissanite is a gemstone discovered in a meteorite that crashed into northern Arizona in the United States in 1893 , over 100 years ago. It was named after the scientist who discovered it, Henry Moissan.
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The difference between moissanite and diamond
Moissanite, a gemstone that looks very similar to diamond, has been discovered through research into moissanite to be a completely new crystal not found on Earth, called silicon carbide, which is different from diamond, which is made of carbon . Natural moissanite is rarely found in meteorites, making it the rarest gemstone on Earth, far surpassing diamonds. For this reason, natural moissanite is prohibited from being used in jewelry, and instead synthetic moissanite, which has been developed through more than a century of research since its discovery, is used in jewelry.
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6 Benefits of Using Moissanite for Your Wedding Ring
Diamond-like durability
The durability of gemstones is classified into two categories: Mohs hardness, which indicates how easily the surface is scratched, and toughness, which indicates how resistant it is to cracking and chipping. Moissanite has a Mohs hardness of 9.25 , second only to diamond, the only gemstone with a Mohs hardness of 10. Furthermore, its toughness is higher than that of diamond, meaning it is actually a harder stone that is more resistant to impacts than diamond . Furthermore, moissanite's heat resistance is superior to that of diamond, making it less susceptible to thermal damage during manufacturing and maintenance. This makes it an ideal gemstone for jewelry that will last a lifetime.
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More brilliant than a diamond
Moissanite's most amazing feature is that its refractive index and dispersion, which determine a gemstone's brilliance, are both higher than those of diamond, and its dispersion, which indicates a gemstone's sparkle, is 2.5 times that of diamond. Therefore, when light is absorbed, while diamonds tend to reflect orange and blue strongly, moissanite reflects more light than diamonds, resulting in a more iridescent shine. In addition, moissanite boasts higher values than diamonds in "brilliance," which reflects white light, and indices that indicate surface gloss.
See: The brilliance of moissanite
Easy to maintain
Moissanite is characterized by its resistance to sebum and dirt compared to diamonds, which tend to absorb sebum. This means that it does not require special cleaning and can maintain its beauty for a long time .
Reasonable price
Thanks to advances in science and technology , you can enjoy jewelry made with the highest quality moissanite at less than one-tenth the market price of a diamond of the same carat weight and quality.
Easy carat and shape selection
Moissanite jewelry uses synthetic moissanite, which means that unlike natural diamonds, it is guaranteed to have a certain level of quality. This means you can easily choose jewelry of your preferred carat and shape .
It is also ethical as ethical jewelry.
In recent years, some diamond mining has become a hot topic overseas due to ethical concerns that it leads to issues such as child labor and slavery, human rights violations, and conflict resources, and has even been featured in movies. Furthermore, since it is synthetically synthesized rather than naturally mined, more and more people are choosing moissanite because it is more environmentally friendly. In an era where ethical and sustainable practices are increasingly in demand, moissanite is a gemstone that is in keeping with the times.
See also: Ethical Sustainability
So is moissanite a good choice for wedding rings?
Differences in awareness between generations regarding moissanite wedding rings
There is no particular difference in awareness between generations when it comes to choosing moissanite for wedding rings. Rather than being a matter of generation, the difference seems to lie in how people perceive the gemstone moissanite . For example, some people consider moissanite to be a substitute for diamonds, while others choose it as an ethical choice that is in line with the times.
Celebrities who chose moissanite for their wedding rings
Dani Rhys , a well-known lifestyle blogger, chose moissanite for her engagement ring, citing the brutal labor and conflict that occurs in diamond mining.
See also: Dani Rhys chooses moissanite for her wedding ring
What are the values of people who choose moissanite for wedding rings?
Some people choose moissanite for their wedding rings.
・People who like the gemstone moissanite
・People who want to keep their wedding rings on
・People who want to make ethical choices
・People who want to reduce the cost of wedding rings
There are people who have a variety of values, such as:
If you're looking for a moissanite wedding ring, choose Ravicharme
Custom-made wedding rings at Ravicharme
Ravi Charme responds to customer requests
We accept custom-made jewelry orders.
・Full order
We will ask you about your image and create your desired design from scratch (we can also use hand-drawn drawings or photographs).
・Semi-order
This jewelry design by Ravicharme
I want to change the length a little, or I want to turn my earrings into earrings,
We will make changes to accommodate your requests, such as adding an engraving.
01. Realizing the customer's image
We share our vision with our customers through hand-drawn drawings and photographs, and then we communicate closely with our staff to determine the details of the design before providing an estimate. After receiving the estimate and receiving payment, we move on to the 3D design process using CAD . Throughout this process, Ravi Charme's staff provide solid support, helping us to bring our customers' vision to life.
02. Commitment to high quality
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.
03.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.
