Moissanite was discovered in 1893 by French scientist Henri Moissanite, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He discovered the microscopic particles of the gem in a crater created by a meteorite that fell to earth and later the gem eventually bear his name in Arizona. After researched, the gem was composed of silicon carbide, which is more brilliant that others gems. Natural moissanite is incredibly rare and limited for jewelry. So the laboratory-created moissanite is available today.
With decades of tried, China Technology Group simulated natural growth environment and produced colorless rough moissanite successfully. China Technology Group is the one of the best rough moissanite suppliers in the world. And One Gemstone have a good partnership with China Technology Group. Moissanite is not artificial diamond. Althought moissanite and diamond look similar from appearance, the chemical components of them are different.
The natural diamond is C, but moissanite is SIC. So moissanite is more shinning and more beautiful than synthetic diamond. For synthetic diamond, they can be produced in large quantity.But moissanite incubation period is 3 months to 24 months, can't be produced in large quantity every year. That's why moissanite is more valuable and precious than synthetic diamond. According to sales data of jewelry market, moissanite occupied 13% jewelry market shares in 2014, and the trend is ascending rapidly. At the same period, the market shares of traditional diamond decreased. Traditional diamond is representative of collections, and moissanite is the best choice of fashion and elegance.
Round Moissanite Carat Size Chart. Melee moissanite is from 0.8mm to 2.9mm.
One carat one bag with vacuum package. The minimum order quantity is 1 carat. From 3mm, we sell by piece. The minimum order quantity is 1 piece. Please check each size in one carat is how many pieces as follow. Melee Moissanite Carat Size Chart. Round Brilliant Cut Moissanite Carat Size Chart. You can customize following things. Metal Change (925 Sterling Silver / 10k Gold / 14k Gold / 18k Gold). Metal Color Change (White / Rose / Yellow). Color Stones (Red / Green / Yellow / Blue / Black). For incomplete or wrong address we are not liable to return. (which may extend during peak season time).