Moissanite is a fine gem that provides more brilliance and fire than a diamond. Although comparisons to diamonds are made all the time, it is important to note that moissanite is not fake or synthetic. Placed side by side with a diamond, it could be compared to diamonds of the I-J color range. However, when placed in a setting, the moissanite will appear brighter because of its “intense scintillation”.
In terms of handling, moissanite should be cared for the same as any other gem stone. Like diamonds, they can be cleaned with steam, solution or ultrasonic cleaners. Since the physical qualities are different from that of a diamond, it is graded differently. Among the differences in physical qualities is its weight. A moissanite jewel weighs slightly less than a diamond. It is typically priced based on the cost of the gold or platinum and its setting in addition to the cost of the jewel.
Given its unique qualities, moissanite is inspected on a specific scale. All moissanite jewels that are sold are of “very good” quality so there would be little to no variances in color or imperfect stones. Even trained jewelers are unable to tell the difference between a moissanite and a diamond. Fortunately, there’s a device available (Charles & Colvard's patented Tester Model 590) that distinguishes between the two.
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