Moissanite, the sort of Moissanite which appears in jewellers,
is a man-made crystal which imitates some gems found in a
meteorite in the late nineteenth century. The star-crystal is
too rare to be used in the jewellery industry, but the synthetic
imitation has been in use since the 1990 s. Moissanite pendants
and other jewellery are very popular, due to their use by movie
stars and models, as well as by its relative cheapness and its
closeness to diamonds. The crystal can be cut into any of the
usual gemstone styles, and used to fashion Moissanite earrings
or rings.

Although Moissanite has been seen as a diamond replacement by
some jewellers, the crystal is beautiful in its own right, and
many people like the fire and brilliance which Moissanite has,
which can be twice as much as a natural diamond. Moissanite
wedding bands are exceptionally desirable, as they combine the
glitz and elegance of the traditional diamond ring with the
reasonable price and extra sparkle of the Moissanite. Even a
normally expensive ring set in precious metal can become much
cheaper if the man-made crystal is used; a platinum Moissanite
ring is a great alternative to the expense of a diamond. As
Moissanite has become more popular in recent years, the crystal
is now being used regularly in different styles of jewellery,
and it is relatively easy now to find Moissanite pendants and
Moissanite earrings available. The gem is still limited to
selected sellers, though it seems unlikely that the company will
stop producing it soon. Despite the availability of the stone,
commentators are noticing Moissanite's fashionable status, and
the glamour which is now being associated with it, and
predicting that Moissanite may well become a valuable item in
time.

Like a diamond, Moissanite is a very hard stone, with a hardness
value almost equal to that of diamonds. This makes it very
scratch-resistant, and therefore Moissanite is a long-lasting,
durable crystal. The natural colour of the gem is unlikely to
fade or change with time, unlike other coloured synthetic
stones, so buyers can be sure that Moissanite will retain its
fire and lustre for as long as they wear it. This is essential
in a wedding band, but also holds true for other jewellery such
as pendants and bracelets. Moissanite is a cost-effective and
durable alternative to any traditional white gem, so when your
budget is out of diamond's price range Moissanite will be your
best alternative.

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