Discover the Brilliance of Moissanite Moissanite
was discovered in 1893 by prominent French scientist Dr. Henri Moissan, who
later became a Nobel Prize winner. Dr. Moissan began studying geological
fragments of a meteorite taken from a meteor crater known as Canyon Diablo in
Arizona. In these fragments, he discovered minute quantities of a shimmering
material.
Today,
beautiful lab-created moissanite jewels are available through a proprietary and
patented thermal growth process exclusively through the house of Charles &
Colvard. The growth process is very involved, technology intense and expensive,
all factors which prevent mass production of Charles & Colvard created
Moissanite™.
Moissanite
has more brilliance and fire than diamonds, and is harder than rubies, sapphires
and emeralds, is just the beginning of why people love Moissanite. This
extraordinary jewel is different in many ways over standard mined gemstones.
Moissanite is also vastly different than other man-made jewels, such as CZ and
synthetic diamonds. With more fire than any popular gemstone—including
diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald—no other gemstone or jewel compares to
Charles & Colvard created Moissanite™.
Assuming that most consumers are familiar with the 4 C's of
diamonds-cut, clarity, color and carat weight, which determine the desirability
price of a diamond. Using this diamond criteria lets see where moissanite would
rate.
Moissanite Cut: Carefully and precisely
hand-faceted each Charles & Colvard created Moissanite™ jewel is cut
according to exact angles and proportions designed specially for Moissanite to
maximize its brilliance and enhance its incredible fire and luster.
Moissanite Color: Charles and Colvard expressly
refrain from grading moissanite according to the popular color scale for
diamonds. However, moissanite dealers and customers report that the color
of moissanite compares mostly to I-J in the diamond color grades.
Moissanite Clarity: The clarity of Moissanite
can be compared to a VS1 in the diamond clarity grades. Moissanite is very clean
to eye clean, clarity does not vary by shape or cut. Any minor inclusion will
not be visible to the eye and will be hard to find even under a 10-power
magnification.
Moissanite Carat Weight: Moissanite's gravity
is slightly lower then diamonds, about 13% less dense. Since most jewelry is
identified by carat weight, Charles and Colvard provide a corresponding mm size
to a diamond equivalent weight.
All Charles & Colvard created Moissanite™ are accompanied with a Certificate
of Authenticity and Limited Warranty guaranteeing you that your moissanite
jewel will maintain its brilliance and fire, without fading or changing color.
While Charles & Colvard created
Moissanite™ is extremely hard, durable and resistant to abrasion and chipping,
it, like all other gemstones, is not indestructible. Care for your moissanite
jewelry just as you would other fine jewelry, taking precautions not to wear
rings and bracelets when doing rough work with your hands to avoid sharp blows.
Moissanite jewelry can be safely
cleaned the same way you would other fine jewelry; for example, in a jewelry
ultrasonic cleaner or by using a commercial (non-acid based) jewelry cleaner.
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Today,
beautiful lab-created moissanite jewels are available through a proprietary and
patented thermal growth process exclusively through the house of Charles &
Colvard. The growth process is very involved, technology intense and expensive,
all factors which prevent mass production of Charles & Colvard created
Moissanite™.
Moissanite
has more brilliance and fire than diamonds, and is harder than rubies, sapphires
and emeralds, is just the beginning of why people love Moissanite. This
extraordinary jewel is different in many ways over standard mined gemstones.
Moissanite is also vastly different than other man-made jewels, such as CZ and
synthetic diamonds. With more fire than any popular gemstone—including
diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald—no other gemstone or jewel compares to
Charles & Colvard created Moissanite™.
