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Do Moissanite Rings Get Cloudy? 6 Things To Know

If you have been browsing through the rings offer recently, especially if the occasion was an engagement, then you must have noticed how moissanite rings have become quite a popular choice in these.

Well, there’s a very good reason behind it, too.

They are a great alternative to diamonds, at a more affordable price.

But raising a couple of questions as well. One of the most important ones is their durability and whether or not these gems tend to get cloudy over years.

For this reason, we have created a list of things you need to know before purchasing a moissanite rings.

1. Moissanite rings don’t get cloudy

When purchasing a ring for an important occasion, like an engagement, it is only natural you wish for the gem to shine as bright as the day you bought it. In this case, moissanite is a great choice, because it doesn’t cloud.

However, when you wear one every day, for a long time, of course, it can get murky, but it’s nothing a good cleaning can’t solve.

So, get some tips and tricks on how to give it a good clean, and return the shine.

In fact, a lot of people have noticed how moissanite can outshine even a real diamond. It is because it’s naturally more sparkly, requiring a lot less cleaning than any other gem would.

2. If they get cloudy, cleaning is easy

Like it was mentioned earlier, a couple of tips and tricks will help in getting rid of cloudiness.

The simplest procedure you can undergo is to utilize any liquid cleaning substance, like a soap or dishwasher, and a bowl of lukewarm water.

Soak the ring in it, let it sit for at least a minute, and gently scrub it with a soft brush. Your kid’s toothbrush would come in handy for the task.

However, if you feel a deep cleaning is needed, then an ultrasonic cleaner is the best option. These are found in jewelry stores.

3. Moissanite has perfect clarity

When assessing the value of the stone, five criteria are usually used – brilliance, fire, luster, hardness, and of course the price.

In the case of moissanite, you’ll be surprised to find out that moissanite beats the diamond in the first three we mentioned (brilliance, fire, and luster).

When it comes to hardness, it is just slightly below diamonds, and the price is obviously a lot cheaper – which is hardly a flaw.

Clarity is something this stone has almost perfected. Here too, it beats the diamond. When you search for the perfect ring, you should pay attention to whether or not it has a VVS sign.

What does it mean? It means that stones jewelry shops with this sign sell, have very, very slightly (VVS) included microscopic inclusions.

4. It is precisely calibrated

As was mentioned earlier, a sparkle attracts a lot more attention than a diamond.

This is thanks to the fact each one has been hand-faceted to maximize it, as well as increase the refractive index of light bringing out the fire from the stone.

5. Moissanite rings color range

Most of the jewelry selling shops offer color D, which basically means they are colorless, or in other words – transparent.

It is because the research on how to expand its color range is still ongoing, and so far there haven’t been any significant findings.

For now, knowing that they come perfectly transparent, without any other color spoiling their shine, comes just enough.

6. Luxury doesn’t have to be too expensive

Let us finalize the list with a couple of very important facts. Choosing a moissanite ring is a winning combination, as its main characteristics can be summed up as luxury and affordability.

Moreover, its hardness means the beauty and value will last forever.

As it is one of the hardest minerals on Earth, extremely resistant to scratching and chipping. We guarantee that the fire and sparkle in this stone will last forever.

7. Most of it comes from laboratories

As it is very rare to find in nature (it’s an extremely rare mineral), most of the production nowadays is done in laboratories.

Being produced this way enables the stones to be shaped in a lot more convenient way when it comes to using it for jewelry making.

Crystals are grown in perfectly controlled laboratory conditions, whose origin is known, and whose production is not destructive to the environment.

Making moissanite a precious stone that respects the highest standards of environmental protection.

The first ever moissanite was discovered by a French chemist, while he was examining rock samples from meteor craters more than a hundred years ago.

Jewelry manufacturers started using it in the nineties when only one company was allowed to sell and produce them in their labs.

They used thermal processes to make these stones, and until 2018 there wasn’t a single company in the world that knew about how they did it.

When their patent rights expired, different manufacturers started using the same method, influencing its popularity worldwide.

To conclude, moissanite rings are not synthetic diamond rings, but a very affordable alternative to the most expensive stone on earth.

Wrapping up

It’s not just the price that is appealing, moissanite rings guarantee they will last as much as diamond ones.

It is because they are made of one of the hardest substances on the planet. The only harder substance is a diamond, with a hardness scale of 10 (moissanite is 9.5!).

If you’re wondering why this is important, let us remind you that its hardness determines how easily it can be scratched.

Having this in mind, you’ll rest assured that it will take a lot to scratch a moissanite ring, making it the best choice for an important occasion such as an engagement.

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