What Is a Moissanite Diamond?
Diamonds are very popular throughout the world. Items made from this material are a very common purchase and the most popular items are those made into jewelry. Because of the shimmering colors and quality of diamonds, it is very hard to create a man-made material that is similar to diamonds. Moissanite diamonds are the first-man made material that is just like, if not better, than the real thing.
About a century ago, a man found limited quantities of Moissanite diamonds in Arizona. Its quality, luster and brilliance was impeccable and very comparable to real diamonds, at a fraction of the cost. Those creating the material have said that it has much better properties than a real diamond and provides more brilliance, luster and fire. The diamond was named after the man who found it a century ago. Unfortunately the amount of diamond was very small, not even enough to create a pair of earrings. Although this material has been looked for over a long period of time, no more has been discovered. As of now, this small amount of Moissanite diamond is the only real one that exists.
With a large amount of research done on the material, scientists have created a way to make more of this diamond. The man-made diamond is an exact replica of the Moissanite diamond that was found in Arizona. This material is created by a silicon carbide formed as a single crystal. Although silicon carbide is a common material, the diamond it creates is considered rare because it was only found once in a very small amount in its naturally occurring form. The diamond is also considered rare because large single crystals are very difficult to produce using silicon carbide, and it takes a great deal of time to create the Moissanite diamonds. These diamonds are only grown by one company throughout the world.
This diamond is not considered synthetic because the properties match up exactly with those of the real material. It can be purchased in a near colorless form; however, shades of light yellow and greens are also commonly found. This type of diamond is harder than all other gemstones that can be found in or out of the market, except a real diamond, which is slightly harder than the Moissanite. It is a very unique lab-created jewel, which is very comparable to fine jewels and jewelry found on the market today. This product is becoming more and more popular because of its exceptional quality and affordable cost. Many jewelers sell this material and are willing to use it instead of a diamond in many different jewelry settings.