Segal Jewelry collection
Moissanite Engagement Rings
Settings with moissanite center stones. The brand also lists pink and black moissanite collections for a less traditional color.
Round shape / Moissanite / White gold, Rose gold
Moissanite Engagement Rings
In shortMoissanite is silicon carbide, a lab-created gemstone that is very hard (about 9.25 on the Mohs scale) and shows more colorful fire than diamond. It usually costs far less than a diamond of the same size. It is not a diamond and should never be sold as one, and it looks different in strong light.
Updated by Taya Sel
Moissanite divides opinion mainly on one point: its fire. Because it disperses light into spectral colors more strongly than diamond, larger moissanites show noticeable flashes of rainbow color in sunlight. Some people love that. Others find it reads less like a diamond than they expected.
Who it suits
Moissanite suits people who want a large, bright, durable stone and are comfortable with a look that is slightly different from diamond. It is also a practical choice for a travel ring or a second ring.
What to check
Ask how the seller describes the stone’s color. Many are sold as colorless, while some older or cheaper stones can show a faint warm or gray tint. Ask for any documentation the seller provides, and remember that standard diamond grading reports do not apply to moissanite.
See moissanite vs diamond for a side-by-side comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Does moissanite get cloudy?
Moissanite does not turn cloudy on its own. Like any stone it looks dull when coated with skin oil and lotion, so regular cleaning keeps it bright.
Is moissanite a fake diamond?
Moissanite is its own gemstone, not an imitation material like glass. It becomes a problem only if someone presents it as a diamond. Honest sellers label it clearly as moissanite.