About Moissanite
Moissanite
The birth of Moissanite - the rarest gemstone on earth
Over 100 years ago, in 1893, French scientist Henry Moissan discovered fragments of this gemstone when a meteorite crashed into northern Arizona in the United States. He was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Science in recognition of his discovery. The meteorite fragments were nearly colorless, so much so that he mistakenly thought he had discovered a diamond. Moissan conducted detailed research on the fragments in his laboratory and determined that they were a completely new crystal of silicon carbide , which had never existed on Earth. He named the new meteorite he had discovered "moissanite" after himself .
Natural moissanite is the rarest gemstone on Earth, far surpassing diamonds. Unfortunately, natural moissanite is therefore prohibited from being used in jewelry. After more than a century of research since its discovery, several manufacturers have refined their manufacturing and cutting techniques to create colorless synthetic moissanite, similar to natural moissanite, suitable for precious jewelry. In Europe and the United States, moissanite, imbued with the romanticism of the universe, is already widely recognized as a gemstone and increasingly chosen for engagement rings, perfect for eternal vows. While its popularity is still in its infancy in Japan, we are confident that it will gradually gain recognition and become a beloved gemstone used in jewelry for many years to come .
The Amazing Features of Moissanite - 6 Reasons to Choose Moissanite
1. Shine
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.
2. Durability
Gemstone hardness is measured by two criteria: Mohs hardness and toughness. Diamond is said to be the hardest stone in the world because it has the highest Mohs hardness (resistance to surface scratches) at 10. Moissanite is the next hardest, at 9.25, higher than sapphire and ruby, which have a hardness of 9. Furthermore, its toughness (resistance to cracking and chipping) is higher than that of diamond, making it actually a harder stone and more resistant to impacts than diamond. Moissanite also has better heat resistance than 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.
3. Ease of maintenance
While diamonds tend to absorb oils and grease, moissanite does not easily attract dust or oils, so it will maintain its brilliance for a long time without special cleaning, making it ideal for daily use.
4. High quality
Because the moissanite used in jewelry is artificially produced, its quality depends on the manufacturer. At La Vie Charme, we deal directly with manufacturers of the highest quality stones, and only handle the highest quality stones with D-F (colorless), VVS clarity (tiny inclusions that are difficult to see even with a 10x magnifying glass), and Excellent cut.
5. Reasonable prices
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.
6. Ethical/sustainable
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.
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