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Which Type of Moissanite Should I Choose? Your Guide to Selecting the Best
Moissanite? Firstly…what is it?
Moissanite is a gemstone inspired by ancient stardust – 50,000 years ago, a meteorite flashed across the sky and landed in Arizona, creating a vast crater and scattering fragments all across the desert. These fragments were found to contain tiny sparkling crystals of silicon carbide, gemstones now known as ‘moissanite’.
In 1998, Charles & Colvard introduced the world to the brilliance and fire of gem-quality moissanite, creating silicon carbide gems with a fire and radiance beyond anything seen before. Unlike other stones that cloud and dull with time, moissanite is guaranteed never to lose its lustrous properties, exhibiting 10% more brilliance than diamond, and bending light into mesmerising flashes of fire. It is also one of the hardest known elements on earth, making it extremely resistant to scratching, chipping and breaking.
Moissanite’s unique beauty and durability means it is quickly becoming a choice gem for engagement rings. There are 3 types of Charles & Colvard created moissanite: Classic, Forever One, and Forever Brilliant. Here’s our guide to help you select which type suits you best…
Forever classic
Forever Classic Moissanite is the first moissanite from Charles & Colvard and is the one to choose if you are on a tight budget. Forever Classic offers subtle color shades in the J – K range of the industry color scale, with faint undertones of green, yellow or gray.
Forever brilliant
Forever Brilliant Moissanite is one of the premium brands of Moissanite from Charles & Colvard. Developed through improvements to the crystal growing process, this gem falls within the prized, near-colorless G-H-I range. A great choice and affordable choice if you don’t want to compromise on sparkle.
Forever One
Charles & Colvard Forever One moissanite is a triumph of art, science and sustained effort. The structural configuration of this new moissanite material is what yields its unsurpassed, colorless (D-E-F) quality. This stunning gemstone emits a faint icy hue compared to its Forever Brilliatn predecessor, which yeilds a warm hue. A breathtaking gemstone for those who want perfection.
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Brilliance Guaranteed
The decision of which moissanite to select is ultimately dependent on personal taste and budget. Whether you are a fan of crisp, icy hues or whether you favour gems with softer, warmer tones. At Alden Ross, we want to give you all the options, so you can choose between Forever Classic, Forever Brilliant, and Forever One stones across our extensive range. Alongside each product we provide a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee, to ensure the quality of your ring, and to make sure it will always stay in tip-top condition. To explore our range and find your perfect ring, shop our moissanite collection below.