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dearmissie · Dec 16th, 2007, 06:23 PM

So reading on other threads I've learned of Moissanite. What exactly is it?? It's not a CZ or stimulated diamond?? People have said on other threads its a great alternative to diamonds because they have great fire and sparkle. Is this true?? When comparing it to a diamond, do they look a like?? TIA for all your responses!

chessmont · Dec 16th, 2007, 06:45 PM

Hopefully some of the jewelry experts will weigh in, but I do have some Moissanite rings. I really like them, they have a lot of fire and my DH is relieved he doesn't have to buy me another real diamond ring just yet. The only thing I have noticed, is, next to my diamonds and CZ, it seems to have a very slight slight yellow tinge (not at all apparent if not right next to these)

dearmissie · Dec 16th, 2007, 06:52 PM

^^ive heard that moissanite are really hard to make colorless. do they actually look like diamonds??

dearmissie · Dec 16th, 2007, 06:53 PM

where do you buy these from??

chessmont · Dec 16th, 2007, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by oo0ehxtahcee0oo

where do you buy these from??

I do think they look like diamonds. Very fiery and sparkly. I bought mine from Schubach Jewelers (I don't have the website handky, just Google it), they sell online and also have a brick and mortar store (in Arizona? can't recall) They are a regular jewelers, sell real diamonds, too.

baggingit · Dec 16th, 2007, 07:39 PM

Kohl's, JC Penney, and Macy's all have them now. You can look at them there. I love mine! fromthesky.com has pretty good prices.

courtneyh · Dec 16th, 2007, 08:03 PM

....all of the ones ive seen have had a almost brownish tint or a yellowish tint...i havnt herd to many good things about moissanite yet...

maybe i havnt seen very good ones yet...

~KT~ · Dec 17th, 2007, 03:04 AM

I haven't seen one in real life but they interest me also. My boyfriend was looking into it for my engagement ring after we learned the disgusting truth behind diamonds.

chaz · Dec 17th, 2007, 03:19 AM

Hello!! yes moissanite is a diamond simulant,meaning it only bears a resemblance to diamond. They are a little tinted,but not massively so. They have a very good hardness and wearability and loads of fire and sparkle!
I have seen them quite a lot on QVC here in the UK,but other than that I would'nt know. I think the US ladies wil be more able to help you out on that one!

~KT~ · Dec 17th, 2007, 03:23 AM

http://www.moissanite.com/moissanite_the_jewel.cfm

You can learn all about it here.

guccimamma · Dec 17th, 2007, 03:42 PM

i have moissanite earrings. i bought them from bellajewelry company

they sparkle so much, i get compliments on them all the time.

i have 2ct diamond studs, but i put them in safety deposit (i almost lost one...and freaked out)

i wear moissanite earrings of 1 carat each ear...everyone thinks they are diamonds.

make sure you ask the seller to find the whitest available...they can vary, the people at Bella were very very helpful in finding the whitest.

LV Rawks · Dec 18th, 2007, 12:27 AM

I have a pair of three prong martini set studs and I love them! I get compliments on them all the time and they are very sparkly...I got mine at JC Penney!

Dec 16th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#1
dearmissie OP formerly oo0ehxtahcee0oo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: After a much needed break, I'M BACK!! Posts: 7,269	Moissanite?? So reading on other threads I've learned of Moissanite. What exactly is it?? It's not a CZ or stimulated diamond?? People have said on other threads its a great alternative to diamonds because they have great fire and sparkle. Is this true?? When comparing it to a diamond, do they look a like?? TIA for all your responses!
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Dec 16th, 2007, 06:45 PM	#2
chessmont Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: CA, USA Posts: 4,693	Re: Moissanite?? Hopefully some of the jewelry experts will weigh in, but I do have some Moissanite rings. I really like them, they have a lot of fire and my DH is relieved he doesn't have to buy me another real diamond ring just yet. The only thing I have noticed, is, next to my diamonds and CZ, it seems to have a very slight slight yellow tinge (not at all apparent if not right next to these)

Dec 16th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#3
dearmissie OP formerly oo0ehxtahcee0oo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: After a much needed break, I'M BACK!! Posts: 7,269	Re: Moissanite?? ^^ive heard that moissanite are really hard to make colorless. do they actually look like diamonds??
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Dec 16th, 2007, 06:53 PM	#4
dearmissie OP formerly oo0ehxtahcee0oo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: After a much needed break, I'M BACK!! Posts: 7,269	Re: Moissanite?? where do you buy these from??
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Dec 16th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#6
baggingit Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 153	Re: Moissanite?? Kohl's, JC Penney, and Macy's all have them now. You can look at them there. I love mine! fromthesky.com has pretty good prices.
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Dec 16th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#7
courtneyh Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,957	Re: Moissanite?? ....all of the ones ive seen have had a almost brownish tint or a yellowish tint...i havnt herd to many good things about moissanite yet... maybe i havnt seen very good ones yet...
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Dec 17th, 2007, 03:04 AM	#8
~KT~ Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, cali Posts: 1,180	Re: Moissanite?? I haven't seen one in real life but they interest me also. My boyfriend was looking into it for my engagement ring after we learned the disgusting truth behind diamonds.
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Dec 17th, 2007, 03:19 AM	#9
chaz Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,169	Re: Moissanite?? Hello!! yes moissanite is a diamond simulant,meaning it only bears a resemblance to diamond. They are a little tinted,but not massively so. They have a very good hardness and wearability and loads of fire and sparkle! I have seen them quite a lot on QVC here in the UK,but other than that I would'nt know. I think the US ladies wil be more able to help you out on that one!

Dec 17th, 2007, 03:23 AM	#10
~KT~ Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, cali Posts: 1,180	Re: Moissanite?? http://www.moissanite.com/moissanite_the_jewel.cfm You can learn all about it here.
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Dec 17th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#11
guccimamma guccimamma Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Wooo Hooo! Posts: 4,231	Re: Moissanite?? i have moissanite earrings. i bought them from bellajewelry company they sparkle so much, i get compliments on them all the time. i have 2ct diamond studs, but i put them in safety deposit (i almost lost one...and freaked out) i wear moissanite earrings of 1 carat each ear...everyone thinks they are diamonds. make sure you ask the seller to find the whitest available...they can vary, the people at Bella were very very helpful in finding the whitest.

Dec 18th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#12
LV Rawks Sofa King Aware Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 4,427	Re: Moissanite?? I have a pair of three prong martini set studs and I love them! I get compliments on them all the time and they are very sparkly...I got mine at JC Penney!
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