A moissanite engagement ring is a stunning piece of jewelry. Moissanite has more refraction and fire than a diamond, with all the luster, brilliance and hardness of diamonds.

A beautiful example of a 3-stone moissanite engagement ring. You can browse more moissanite engagement rings at Moissanite Stardust.

Moissanite engagement rings are fast becoming a popular choice for discerning shoppers, with all and more of the qualities of a geniune diamond, without the hefty price tag.

What is Moissanite?

Moissanite was discovered in 1893 in the fragments of a meteorite found in Diablo Canyon, Arizona, by Dr Henri Moissan.

Natural moissanite is a mineral composed of silicon carbide. Because there is no natural source of moissanite, it is very rare. During the late 1980s a North Carolina company, CREE, began producing large single crystals of moissanite. But it wasn't until the mid 1990s that a master jeweler suggested to Charles & Colvard that properly cut crystals of moissanite would make beautiful and brilliant jewels.

Charles & Colvard is the exclusive worldwide manufacturer and marketer of lab-created moissanite gemstones.

Moissanite is very hard to differentiate from diamonds, and can fool many gem specialists, because they both have many similar qualities.

Moissanite jewelry is increasing in popularity as discerning shoppers all over the world discover its unique qualities and value for money.

A moissanite engagement ring is a brilliant jewel and something you can cherish forever.