It is safe to say that this stone opened in 1904. In that year the French chemist Henri Moissan, after whom the stone named, discovered a unique mineral with microscopic diamond inclusions in the Devil's Canyon in Arizona.
The size of moissanite crystals in nature was quite small and did not interest jewelers. Synthetic moissanite has become quite another matter. The first person who has synthesized it was the same Henri Moissan.
The diagnosis of the characteristics of moissanite showed that this stone is simple in its chemical structure, and it is quite hard. This study led to its large-scale manufacturing as an abrasive. Consequently, moissanite began to grow for jewelry.
The first exclusive stone used in the jewelry industry was presented in 1996 in Tucson.

Moissanite promise rings appeared on the market in 1997 as the central synthetic stone used to imitate a diamond. This budget version has become affordable to many people. But if you are one of those people for whom the originality of diamonds is fundamental, you should know the following.

It is extremely hard to identify moissanite promise rings from a diamond, as this synthetic "diamond substitute" is much closer to the original than others. And so popular techniques of checking the authenticity as weight, brightness, thermal conductivity, and light transmission can be ineffective.
Very often the originality of a diamond is terminated by such a factor as thermal conductivity. A real stone does not heat up even after you hold it in your hand. Moissanite also stays cold for a long time. Moreover, these two stones have almost the same luster, and it is extremely hard to see that the glow of moissanite is brighter if you are not a professional. Accordingly, on the question does moissanite sparkle the answer will be yes.

Optical tests

If a detailed study of the internal structure of the crystals is carried out, then the moissanite is not marked by such sharp adhesion of the faces as the diamond. A synthetic crystal also exhibits a clear double effect. The play of light of moissanite is somewhat brighter and differs in unusual “brilliance” for diamonds.

Specific gravity

Specific gravity is another parameter that will differ between moissanite and diamond. The specific gravity of the diamond is 3.52, and for moissanite, it will not have an exact figure. The numerical value of moissanite will be in the range from 3.17 to 3.24.

Mohs hardness

Synthetic moissanite is the hardness is slightly inferior to natural diamonds, so a crystal can be scratched with a special tip having diamond spraying. But this method is practically not applied in practice.

"Open flame"

Synthetically grown moissanite, if you bring it to an open flame, will very quickly change its color: it will turn greenish. You can heat using an alcohol lamp, a lighter, or a simple match. In this case, even microscopic inclusions will become noticeable. When checking the crystal in this way, extreme care must be taken. If moissanite becomes very dark from overheating, then it will be completely impossible to restore its original transparency.

Ultraviolet radiation

Charles & Colvard, which received a patent for the production of moissanite, has developed a UV-based tester of its own production. Using a tester, the amount of visible light that is transmitted by diamond, but which delays artificial moissanite, is determined.

Analysis of electrical conductivity

Synthetic moissanite does not have one common parameter. Each crystal will have its own conductivity, different from the others. A portable tester has already been developed that can carry out identification even when a person holds a crystal in his hand. This tester is the smallest of all existing.

The style of moissanite promise rings can be absolutely anything. It can be a dainty and simple eternity band with stones 1 mm in size or a complex piece of jewelry with stones weighing 1 carat or more. Elegant cluster moissanite promise ring, pear or round cut moissanite ring for promise, crown curved or art deco band, three stone or five diamond analog, new elegant flower or oval moissanite promise rings for her? The key to this is the price. Whatever you choose, it will be affordable and within your budget.

This is a good question, given the fact that such moissanite promise ring looks simply amazing and can never be distinguished from diamonds. When choosing a 2-carat moissanite ring engagement or a 3-carat moissanite ring engagement, the only thing you really need to consider is how often you will wear your engagement jewelry. Because 2-carat is a completely normal option for everyday life, even if you do some of the housework yourself. 3 carat is probably worth choosing if you won’t wear the band every day and if your job is full of manual labor. Nothing will happen to your jewelry, however, three carats on your finger is impressive. But some girls are used to wearing large jewelry daily, and if you belong to this group, then it is quite possible that the more carats the better. We will not tire of repeating that these rings look simply masterpieces.

It is better to buy Moissanite promise rings from trusted jewelers. On large marketplaces, there are stones at a low price, but unfortunately, these are always not of very high quality. If you want to get high-quality moissanite rings, then it is better to buy from brands that value their reputation and will not use artificial minerals of not very good quality. After all, the appearance of moissanite rings depends 100% on the quality of the raw materials used. For our jewelry, we use stones of the highest quality and the best cut, which is why they shine like diamonds.