What is Moissanite?
Moissanite is a lab-created gemstone made from silicon carbide, celebrated for its incredible brilliance and durability. Though it was first discovered in a meteor crater in the 1800s, natural moissanite is extremely rare - so every stone used in fine jewellery today is ethically lab-grown.
Loved as a diamond alternative, moissanite offers the same luxury sparkle with a fraction of the environmental impact and cost. Each gem is crafted to deliver a colourless, fiery shine that’s almost indistinguishable from a high-grade diamond - and sometimes even outshines one.
How Does It Compare?
Moissanite is one of the toughest gemstones in the world, rating 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale (just below a diamond’s perfect 10). That means it’s built to last a lifetime - resistant to scratching, clouding, and everyday wear.
What makes moissanite truly special is its superior brilliance. With a refractive index higher than a diamond’s, it reflects more light and colour - giving off an unmistakable rainbow-like fire that’s hard to miss.
|
Gemstone |
Brilliance (Refractive Index) |
Hardness (Mohs) |
Durability |
Key Features |
|
Cubic Zirconia |
2.15–2.18 |
8-8.5 |
Very Good |
Affordable, synthetic, low durability |
|
Lab Diamond |
2.42 |
10 |
Excellent |
Classic, carbon-based, ethical |
|
Mined Diamond |
2.42 |
10 |
Excellent |
Natural, rare, expensive |
|
Moissanite |
2.65–2.69 |
9.25 |
Excellent |
Most brilliant, durable, lab-grown, ethical |
Why We Love It
Moissanite offers the look and longevity of a diamond - without the price tag or environmental footprint. Its clarity, sparkle, and resilience make it a favourite for those who want premium, ethical jewellery that lasts.
In our Cherry Luxe collection, moissanite jewellery uses only D-colour, VVS-clarity Moissanite stones for maximum brilliance and purity - designed to catch light beautifully from every angle.
