Faqs

Is Moissanite Gemstones Scratch Resistant?

Yes, Moissanite is incredibly resilient to abrasion and scratches. Its hardness rating on the Moh's scale is 9.25, making it tougher than all other gemstones outside diamonds. The Mohs scale gives a diamond a 10 rating.

Why Should I Purchase Moissanite Gemstones?

  • It will fit into your budget and is incredibly reasonable.
  • The stone radiates a brilliance, fire, and shine that are uncommon in other gemstones.
  • Moissanite has 50% more luster than Cubic Zirconia and 18% more luster than a diamond.

Is Moissanite Gemstones Scratch Resistant?

Yes, moissanite is incredibly resilient to abrasion and scratches. Its hardness rating on the Moh's scale is 9.25, making it tougher than all other gemstones outside diamonds. The Mohs scale gives a diamond a 10 rating.

What Kind of Stone is Moissanite?

Moissanite is a diamond simulant made of silicon carbide. A diamond simulant is a stone that has a similar appearance to a diamond but is not a real diamond.

How to Take Care of Moissanite Ring?

Moissanite is very hard, which means that it is likely to scratch other softer gemstones and metals. It is best to store moissanite jewelry in a separate pouch or fabric-lined jewelry box.

Are lab-grown gemstones as durable as mined gemstones?

Yes. In fact, lab created stones are more durable because they have fewer inclusions than most of their mined counterparts. For lab grown gems, 80% of the rough parts are cut away to deliver near a “flawless” piece. The hardness of lab created stones are exactly the same as their mined counterparts. In addition, a Lifetime Warranty is offered to back our promise of quality, which is something uncommon for any mined gemstone.

What Is A GRA Certificate?

All gemstones at Luminate Z are GRA Certified. GRA (Gemological Rating Laboratory of America) is the standard of excellence recognized in gemstones services worldwide. Upholding top technicians and gemologists that have allowed the evolution of Moissanite gemstones.

What Is Moissanite Gemstones?

Moissanite is a gemstone born from the stars. It was first discovered in 1893 by a French scientist named Henri Moissan, who later won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his amazing discovery. While he initially thought he had found diamonds, he took samples to the lab and discovered it was silicon carbide. Moissanite was born.

Moissanite Vs. Diamonds

Moissanite is an astonishing gemstone, admired because of its resemblances to a diamond. Moissanite is the second hardest precious gemstones, ranking a 9.25 on the hardness MOHS scale while ruby and sapphire gemstones score a 9. Due to its impressive hardness your Moissanite is guaranteed never to scratch or dull over its lifetime.