Top Rated 5 Star Reviews on

Fall Event – 35% OFF

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

The gemstone guide

Why Moissanite?

A different kind
of brilliance.

Moissanite has a look of its own.
Enjoy its colorful flashes every day.

Find your engagement ring Get to know the gemstone
Editorial illustration of a round brilliant solitaire in warm gold on ivory stone
A study in light. A choice that is yours.

01 / A gemstone in its own right

Meet moissanite.
Leave the myths behind.

Moissanite is crystalline silicon carbide. The moissanite used in modern jewelry is laboratory-created. It is distinct from both natural and lab-grown diamond.

Its appeal is its own: distinctive flashes of color, strong scratch resistance, and the freedom to choose the ring you love.

SiCSilicon carbide
Its own material
9.25Mohs hardness
Scratch resistance

Natural moissanite is rare. Gem-quality laboratory-created moissanite entered the jewelry market in the late 1990s. Sources

Editorial macro illustration of white reflections and small colored flashes in a round gemstone
An editorial illustration, not an optical performance test.

02 / More than sparkle

White light.
Colorful fire.
One lively gemstone.

These words describe different things. Explore what you are actually seeing.

The return of white light.

Often called brilliance, brightness describes reflected white light. Cut and lighting help shape how bright a gemstone looks.

More fire does not mean every stone looks brighter. Choose the look you prefer.

03 / An honest comparison

Two gemstones.
Know the difference.

Moissanite and diamond can look similar. Their materials and optical properties differ.

Moissanite and diamond: material and optical properties
At a glanceMoissaniteDiamond
MaterialSilicon carbideCarbon
Jewelry originLaboratory-createdNatural or laboratory-grown
Mohs hardnessScratch resistance9.2510
Refractive index2.648–2.6912.42
DispersionRelated to fire0.1040.044
What to expectDistinctive colorful flashesA different balance of white light and fire

These GIA reference values are not measurements of individual Forever Moissanite stones. Hardness is not impact resistance; refractive index and dispersion are not a beauty score.

Explore the GIA research
The useful question

Which one would I
choose to wear?

Editorial illustration of a gold solitaire worn on a relaxed hand against ivory linen

04 / The everyday chapter

For the moments
that become a life.

At 9.25 on the Mohs scale, moissanite offers strong resistance to scratching. That makes it a practical consideration for a ring you plan to wear often.

Durable does not mean indestructible. The stone, prongs and setting still deserve care.

01

Remove your ring before heavy work or activities that could strike the stone or setting.

02

Warm soapy water is a gentle starting point. Ask a jeweler about cleaning the complete piece, especially if it includes other gems.

03

Have loose prongs or a moving stone checked before wearing the ring again.

Read our jewelry care guide

A considered choice

Fall in love.
Then look closer.

A beautiful ring should feel right and suit your needs.

Ask us about a ring
01

Choose the light you love.

Look at the stone in different lighting. Strong fire may be part of the attraction, or you may prefer a quieter look. Shape, cut and setting matter.

02

Read the individual details.

Check the dimensions, metal, color and clarity information for the piece. Do not assume that every moissanite has the same grade, or that a grade is a GIA diamond report.

03

Compare the complete ring.

Compare the final price, setting, fit and care. A savings claim alone does not tell the whole story. Ask about the specific certificate, warranty and return terms before ordering.

Your forever, thoughtfully chosen

Find your ring.
Make it your own.

Explore Forever Moissanite designs, ask a question about a particular piece, or begin a custom design conversation.

01 / The collection

A design that feels like you.

Explore engagement rings 02 / Your own idea

A more personal beginning.

Discover custom design

Our lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects, subject to its terms and exclusions.

Read the warranty

A little clarity

Good questions.
Honest answers.

Still deciding? We are here to help you understand the piece you are considering.

Is moissanite a lab-grown diamond?

No. Moissanite is silicon carbide; diamond is carbon. Laboratory-grown diamond is diamond, while laboratory-created moissanite is a different gemstone.

Can you tell moissanite and diamond apart?

Yes. Their optical properties differ. Some thermal testers can respond to moissanite as if it were diamond, so one tester result is not conclusive identification. A qualified gemologist can assess the stone.

Is every moissanite colorless and flawless?

No. Color and clarity vary by stone. Check the specifications for the piece you are considering, and ask what any included certificate covers.

Is lab-created automatically sustainable?

No. Laboratory origin describes how the gemstone is produced. Environmental and social claims about a finished ring require evidence about its materials and production.

How much less does moissanite cost?

There is no reliable percentage that applies to every ring. Compare the actual prices, stone sizes, metals and settings of the pieces you are considering.

Our gemological sources & image note Read the references

This guide distinguishes established gemstone properties from personal preferences. The editorial images are AI-generated illustrations. They are not photographs of specific inventory and do not demonstrate optical performance.

A different kind of brilliance. Your kind of forever.

Find a ring
you love wearing.

Explore engagement rings
Close Menu
Princess Cut Cathedral Solitaire Moissanite Engagement Ring

Thank you for signing up for our mailing list

As a welcome gift, we'de like to offer you

10% OFF

Please check your email (included your spam folder) to receive the coupon code