The slogan for Moissanite engagement rings is that they were, “born on a star.” There is some truth to this statement. Moissanite is the name for a gemstone made up of silicone carbide. Silicone carbide is a naturally occurring mineral that is found on earth, but is more abundant in space, on meteors and the moon.

Due to the lack of silicone carbide on earth, Moissanite is a lab created mineral that is very similar in look to diamonds. Moissanite is remarkably durable. It is almost as hard as diamonds, making Moissanite engagement rings well suited for daily wear. Moissanite is a highly refractive mineral, so it reflects light well. It is said that a Moissanite engagement ring has more fire and brilliance than a diamond engagement ring.

The main pro of a Moissanite engagement ring is cost. Moissanite is considerably less expensive than diamonds, so moissanite rings used for engagement rings are rapidly gaining popularity. For couples on a budget, you can even ask your jeweler if they have a moissanite rings payment plan.

Settings For Moissanite Engagement Rings

Moissanite can be set in any metal. Yellow gold and moissanite engagement rings are a classic look for the bride to be.

If you prefer the white metals, you can look for a moissanite and white gold or a moissanite and platinum engagement ring. Because of the combined durability of both moissanite and platinum, platinum moissanite engagement rings are among the best suited for continuous wear.

The popularity of antique style settings combined with the beauty and affordability of moissanite make a distinctive ring. Moissanite antique style engagement rings are among the most requested type of moissanite engagement rings.

Colors Of Moissanite

Moissanite engagement rings are typically colorless like diamonds. Most brides who wear engagement rings with moissanite want them to look as much like a diamond engagement rings as possible.

However, moissanite can come in other colors, such as yellow, pink and blue. If you love the look of canary yellow diamonds but do not want to pay the high price, you can look for yellow moissanite engagement rings. Yellow moissanite engagement rings have the distinctive look of a canary diamond ring, but at a small fraction of the price.

Styles Of Moissanite Engagement Rings

Just as with all other types of engagement rings, moissanite engagement rings can feature moissanite set along with other stones. Moissanite engagement rings can have a large moissanite center stone, with colored side stones. Some brides are even requesting moissanite diamond engagement rings. These typically feature a larger and more affordable moissanite center stone surrounded by smaller diamonds. This gives the bride the look of both moissanite and diamonds, creating a classic, stylish and affordable engagement ring.

Moissanite Engagement Rings