Moissanite Pendants

Moissanite Pendants

So what is an iced out moissanite pendant, you may wonder? This is a type of pendant so encrusted with gemstones that it dazzles. With moissanite, the dazzle is even more impressive, as moissanite's refractive index, or how much it bends light, is higher than that of diamond. Moissanite is almost as tough as diamond, with a Mohs scale rating of 9.25, where a diamond is a 10. Still, this makes moissanite harder than sapphires or rubies, which are both 9 on the Mohs scale.

Moissanite is literally out of this world. A type of silicon carbide, the first specimens were discovered in a meteor crater. Because natural moissanite is exceedingly rare, all moissanite jewelry is grown in a lab. This also makes moissanite jewelry cost a fraction of diamond jewelry. For example, your moissanite chain, even one made of a VVS moissanite, might cost a few hundred dollars. The same necklace made of high-quality diamonds can cost several thousand dollars. By the way, moissanite is put under the same quality test as diamonds, so a VVS moissanite and a VVS diamond both mean a gemstone that’s very very slightly included. Like diamonds, moissanite can come with inclusions, or flaws. However, the flaws in a VVS rated diamond or moissanite are so tiny that they can’t be seen with the naked eye.

Moissanite can be used with other gemstones, and the beauty of a moissanite diamond pendant is a rare thing. Moissanite can also be paired with precious metals, and moissanite gold pendants are also on offer. These gems can be set in white gold, rose gold or yellow gold without losing any of their fire. Of course, moissanite can also be set in other precious metals such as platinum, sterling silver or palladium.

Moissanite cross pendants are also available, and for the devout, these pendants can be both radiant and delicate. Men’s moissanite pendants are also available. These pendants can be made in the form of iced out crosses, logos, names, numbers or noble beasts such as leopards, tigers or eagles. Like diamonds, it can also come in different colors, though the colors of moissanite are added in the lab. The gemstone can be coated with a color or the color can be created by an injection of tiny amounts of nitrogen or aluminum. Consider buying a gloriously beautiful moissanite pendant for yourself or someone you love today.