Moissanite 101

Everything you need to know about moissanite.

What is moissanite?

Moissanite is a silicon carbide gemstone originally discovered in a meteor crater in 1893 by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Henri Moissan. Because natural moissanite is exceedingly rare, nearly all moissanite sold today is lab-created — identical in structure to the natural stone, grown under controlled conditions.

Moissanite vs. diamond.

Brilliance	Moissanite has a refractive index of 2.65, compared to diamond's 2.42. More sparkle, more fire.
Hardness	9.25 on the Mohs scale. Diamond is 10. Both are suitable for daily wear.
Ethics	100% lab-created. No mining, no conflict, fully traceable.
Price	Approximately 90% less than an equivalent diamond.

Color and clarity.

All Stone Blvd moissanite is graded D-E-F on the color scale (colorless) and VVS on the clarity scale — the highest grades available. Every stone is certified.

Caring for your moissanite.

Clean with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft toothbrush. Store pieces separately to avoid scratching other jewelry. Avoid contact with bleach and harsh chemicals.