What Is Moissanite? The Stone That Outshines Them All
If you've come across moissanite and aren't sure what it is — you're not alone. It's one of the most misunderstood stones in jewelry, and also one of the most extraordinary.
Where It Comes From
Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by French chemist Henri Moissan, inside a meteorite crater in Arizona. The natural mineral — silicon carbide — is so rare on Earth that it's virtually impossible to find in gemstone quality. What we use in jewelry today is lab-created moissanite: grown under controlled conditions that replicate the extreme heat and pressure under which the original was formed.
It is not a diamond substitute. It's its own thing entirely — and in several ways, it's more impressive.
Why Moissanite Stands Out
Moissanite has a refractive index higher than diamond, which means it bends and disperses light more intensely. The result is exceptional brilliance — the kind of fire and sparkle that catches light from across the room. In sunlight, it's almost electric.
It also scores 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the hardest gemstones on earth, second only to diamond. It's built for everyday wear.
Our Moissanites
We use moissanite in several of our pieces — in classic near-colourless white, and in a rare deep forest green that's almost impossible to find in natural stones at this size and clarity. Each one is selected individually for its cut, brilliance, and how it behaves in the specific setting it's going into.
Moissanite is lab-created, which also means it's produced without the environmental and ethical concerns associated with mined stones. That matters to us.
Is It Right for You?
If you love brilliance, want something genuinely durable, and care about how your jewelry is made — moissanite is worth considering. It's not a compromise. It's a choice.
Browse our pieces featuring moissanite in the full collection, or get in touch at camiladdaneri@gmail.com if you'd like to discuss a made-to-order piece with a specific moissanite stone.