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Moissanite Information

1. What is Moissanite?

Moissanite was discovered in 1893 by French scientist Henri Moissanite, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He discovered the microscopic particles of the gem in a crater created by a meteorite that fell to earth and later the gem eventually bear his name in Arizona. After researched, the gem was composed of silicon carbide, which is more brilliant that others gems. Natural moissanite is incredibly rare and limited for jewelry. So the laboratory-created moissanite is available today. With decades of tried, China Technology Group simulated natural growth environment and produced colorless rough moissanite successfully. China Technology Group is the one of the best rough moissanite suppliers in the world. And One Gemstone have a good partnership with China Technology Group.

2. Moissanite Market Value

Moissanite is not artificial diamond. Althought moissanite and diamond look similar from appearance, the chemical components of them are different. The natural diamond is C, but moissanite is SIC. So moissanite is more shinning and more beautiful than synthetic diamond. For synthetic diamond, they can be produced in large quantity. But moissanite incubation period is 3 months to 24 months, can’t be produced in large quantity every year. That’s why moissanite is more valuable and precious than synthetic diamond.

3. Moissanite Market Analysis

According to sales data of jewelry market, moissanite occupied 13% jewelry market shares in 2014, and the trend is ascending rapidly. At the same period, the market shares of traditional diamond decreased. Traditional diamond is representative of collections, and moissanite is the best choice of fashion and elegance.

Moissanite VS Diamond
Moissanite Diamond
Atomic Composition SIC C
R.I.(Brilliance) 2.69 2.42
Fire (Dispersion) 0.104 0.044
Luster 20.40% 17.20%
Hardness 9.25 10
Clarity VS I3 – Flawless
Heat Resistance Very High High

Moissanite Carat Size Chart

Round Moissanite Carat Size Chart

Melee moissanite is from 0.8mm to 2.9mm. We sell by carat. One carat one bag with vacuum package. The minimum order quantity is 1 carat.

From 3mm, we sell by piece. The minimum order quantity is 1 piece. Please check each size in one carat is how many pieces as follow:

Melee Moissanite Carat Size Chart				Round Brilliant Cut Moissanite Carat Size Chart
Size/mm	Carat	Quantity in Carat		Size/mm	Diamond Equivalent Weight	Moissanite Actual Weight
0.8mm	0.003	340		3.0mm	0.10	0.09
0.9mm	0.004	250		3.5mm	0.20	0.14
1.0mm	0.005	200		4.0mm	0.30	0.22
1.1mm	0.006	170		4.5mm	0.40	0.29
1.2mm	0.008	125		5.0mm	0.50	0.41
1.3mm	0.01	100		5.5mm	0.60	0.54
1.4mm	0.012	85		6.0mm	0.80	0.68
1.5mm	0.015	70		6.5mm	1.00	0.88
1.6mm	0.017	60		7.0mm	1.20	1.1
1.7mm	0.02	50		7.5mm	1.50	1.35
1.8mm	0.025	40		8.0mm	2.00	1.6
1.9mm	0.027	37		8.5mm	2.50	1.9
2.0mm	0.03	35		9.0mm	3.00	2.26
2.1mm	0.035	30		9.5mm	3.50	2.75
2.2mm	0.04	25		10.0mm	4.00	3.08
2.3mm	0.045	22		10.5mm	4.50	3.57
2.4mm	0.05	20		11.0mm	5.00	4.11
2.5mm	0.06	17		11.5mm	5.50	4.72
2.6mm	0.065	16		12.0mm	6.00	5.32
2.7mm	0.07	15		12.5mm	7.00	6.01
2.8mm	0.08	13		13.0mm	8.00	6.8
2.9mm	0.085	11		13.5mm	9.00	7.6
				14.0mm	10.00	8.146
				14.5mm	11.00	9.5
				15.0mm	12.00	10.46
				16.0mm	15.00	13.5
				18.0mm	20.00	20.6

We offer customization

If you want to add personal touch to your piece then contact us we will create one just for you. You can customize following things

Metal Change ( 925 Sterling Silver / 10k Gold / 14k Gold / 18k Gold)
Metal Color Change (White / Rose / Yellow )
Color Stones ( Red / Green / Yellow / Blue / Black )
Free Engraving

Terms of Sale

We accept payment via Pay Pal only.
You can also use credit card for payment by using Pay Pal as guest.
payment is required within a 3 business days after buying.
We accept returns only if there is any manufacturing defect or in transit damage.
Refund amount is based on the product price you have purchased for.
Please remember to contact us before sending any item back.
For incomplete or wrong address we are not liable to return.
If the buyer wants to return the item for his/her own personal reason ( Without any valid reason of item received in damaged condition or unless it is defective) the return shipping charges will be born to the buyer )

Shipping Information

We ship worldwide.
Handling time is 5 business days after receiving the payment.(Business days excludes Saturday / Sunday / Public Holiday).
Delivery time will be 3-4 working days within expedited shipping.(which may extend during peak season time).
Kindly provide complete address and contact number for hassle free shipping.

Feel free to contact us for any queries about the product through "Ask Seller Question "

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