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The 4 C's of Moissanite
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.
So how does Moissanite rate in the 4 C's?
Moissanite Cut:
Carefully and precisely hand-faceted each Charles & Colvard created
Moissanite tm jewel is cut according to exact angles and proportions designed
specially for Moissanite to maximize its brilliance and enhance its incredible
fire.
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 of 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 loop.
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.
Here is a few samples of Round Brilliant
Cut Moissanite in popular millimeter Sizes and the Diamond
Equivalent Weight 6.0mm - 0.80ct, 6.5mm - 1.00 ct, 7.0mm - 1.20ct, 7.5mm
- 1.50ct, 8.0mm - 1.90ct
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Diamond vs. Moissanite
Where most consumers are familiar with the 4
C's of Diamonds-cut, clarity, color and carat weight, which determine the
desirability of a diamond in terms of prices. So how does a Diamond and a
Moissanite compare in the 4 C's.
COLOR: Diamonds vary in color from D-E
(colorless) to N-Z (noticeable color). Moissanite is comparable to I-J (near
colorless). There is very minor variation in the color of Moissanite.
CUT: Diamonds are cut primarily to retain
weight, so you see a wide variety of cuts all in the same shape diamond.
Moissanite are cut to exact angles and proportions designed specially to
maximize the its brilliance. You will not see a poorly cut Moissanite, you will
find many poorly cut diamonds that do not properly reflect light.
CLARITY: Diamonds differ very much in
clarity from VVS ( very, very slightly included-not visible to the naked eye) to
I (included- very obvious and noticeable inclusions to the naked eye).
Moissanite is compared to a VS1 (very small inclusions-not visible by the naked
eye). there is no variation of clarity in Moissanite, regardless of the
chosen cut.
CARAT WEIGHT: Diamonds come in all weights
from a small fraction of a carat to many carat and fractions. Moissanite gravity
is lower then diamonds, about 13% Since most jewelry is defined by carat weight,
Charles & Colvard provide a corresponding millimeter size to diamond
equivalent weight.
The final point of comparison is price.
Diamond is a natural occurrence, whose prices is affected by a combination
of the 4 C's above, where Moissanite is a lab grown gemstone whose price is
based on its yearly production. So what does that mean? If you were to purchase
a 1 carat diamond with similar color, cut and clarity of a Moissanite, you can
expect to pay from $5500 to over $7000. Now the equivalent 6.5mm
Moissanite is available at my ebay store for under $350. As a14k Solitaire
for less then $500
Well it is an amazing value for such a
fiery gem, even when compared to more expensive color gems, like sapphire and
emerald, which will soon ware, scratch and look dull. Moissanite rates as a 9.25
in the Moss hardness scale, next to a diamond witch is a 10.
Only about 1% of the women of the world
are fortunate enough to sport a 1 carat diamond ring or better. Now
all women can afford to enjoy the fiery brilliance of a Moissanite! So
ware Moissanite in your rings, pendants and earrings, ware it with
confidence and enjoy looking like a star!
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