Starlight Moissanite fits perfectly into our ethical jewellery designs<\/a>\u2014available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Furthermore, we include the option to add any Moissanite to Fairtrade Gold introduced<\/a> to our collection in 2015.<\/p>\n 2-carat Starlight Moissanite 8.5mm in diameter (Photo credit: author)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n To answer this question, you must consider the benefits of Moissanite. Moreover, without going into the science of Silicon Carbide<\/a> (keeping things simple) the benefits include:<\/p>\n Durability<\/strong>. Moissanite offers a tough, hardwearing gemstone similar to diamond.<\/p>\n Sparkle<\/strong>. With a higher refractive index (sorry\u2014some science) to diamond, Moissanite sparkles with intensity and more fire than a diamond.<\/p>\n Affordability<\/strong>. Moissanite is cheaper than diamond (including natural or lab-grown diamond options. Many clients avoid financing their engagement ring<\/a> owing to a lower cost.<\/p>\n Ethical. <\/strong>Synthetic Moissanite, grown in a laboratory offers 100% ethical standards.<\/p>\n Moissanite and lab-created diamonds have the same differences as Moissanite compared to natural diamonds. Moissanite, created from Silicone carbide is similar in hardness to diamond. But, to the trained eye, Moissanite reveals greater sparkle owing to double refraction. In contrast, lab diamonds appear identical to natural diamonds.<\/p>\n In terms of cost, lab-grown diamonds provide an affordable tier between Moissanite and natural diamonds.<\/p>\n Therefore, any buyer keen to ensure an identical appearance to a natural diamond with the affordability of Moissanite should seriously consider a laboratory-created diamond.<\/p>\n Browse online and discover how many brides fall in love with their Moissanite engagement ring<\/a>. Furthermore, many appreciate their partner chose an ethical option without breaking the bank. Moreover, a large 1-carat<\/a> or 2-carat Moissanite solitaire ring looks impressive at a similar cost to a small diamond ring.<\/p>\n 3 carat Rose Gold Moissanite engagement ring – \u00a31600 at the time of this article. Just one of our simple 4 claw engagement rings available<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n We introduced Starlight Moissanite with good reason. Beyond the ethical standards of this gemstone, Starlight Moissanite represents another perfect option for our clients. We strive to make every option available. Furthermore, we seek choices offering great value, beauty and durability.<\/p>\n![\"2](\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2-carat-moissanite.jpg\")
<\/p>\nBut why choose Moissanite over a diamond?<\/h2>\n
What is the difference between Moissanite and lab created diamonds<\/h2>\n
Why choose a Moissanite engagement ring?<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhy did we introduce Starlight Moissanite?<\/h2>\n