Although moissanites are cheap, they aren’t valuable. While we usually don’t recommend diamonds as an investment (you’ll almost always lose money if you ever decide to sell), they do retain some value over the long term and can be passed down as a precious family heirloom — something you can’t do with a moissanite.

Will Moissanite last forever? Yes it will. Moissanite is a beautiful gemstone that is very hard – a 9.25 on the hardness scale! So, just like a Diamond is forever, so too, is Moissanite.

Yes, moissanite looks very similar to a diamond. It’s near-colorless, has a similar refractive index to a diamond and the GIA deems moissanite the closest diamond imitation. Many jewellers consider moissanite a diamond alternative, not an imitation, though you will find plenty of that language on the internet

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Because Moissanite is a 9.25 on the hardness scale, and diamond is a 10, diamond can scratch moissanite.

Moissanite gemstones are a 9.25 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, so they are suitable for everyday wear

Put simply—no, you shouldn’t wear your engagement ring to bed. Sleeping with your ring on can put pressure on the band and bend the shank and prongs out of shape. Your ring may also catch on your blankets, which can damage the prongs and pull out diamonds.

Today, moissanite is sought after for its resemblance to diamonds as well as its unique sparkle. Beyond their diamond-like appearance, moissanites are known for their fiery brilliance, uncompromised durability and attractive price, making them an increasingly popular choice for engagement rings.

The hardness and toughness make it keep its color for a long time. Unlike other gems, Moissanite ring does not discolor. This is mainly because it is resistant to high pressure and temperature.

Some gemstones are not easy to take care of and eventually lose their shine, but that is not the case with moissanite. You can wear it all the time and it won’t change its appearance at all.

To protect the surface color, avoid contact with lotions, perfumes etc. Remove rings when washing hands and do not wear your jewelry in the shower or to sleep.

Whether it be alcohol or non-alcohol based hand sanitizer, both can cause irreversible damage to your ring. Repeated use of alcohol based hand sanitizer can diminish the brilliance of your stones and metal shine, and loosen your engagement ring prongs. It can also cause buildup between your stones and metal.