Moissanite Wedding Sets

Moissanite wedding sets offer an exquisite, yet affordable, option to traditional diamond wedding and engagement rings.

If you are interested in moissanite engagement rings and moissanite wedding rings, check out these tips below to be sure you choose a quality jewelry product and take a look at What Is Moissanite to learn more about this beautiful gemstone.

Moissanite engagement rings definitely have that 'WOW' factor. With high marks for brilliance, flash and fire, moissanite rings are known for superior sparkle and shine. Beautiful rings for an affordable price are the two major pros for moissanite rings, but here are a few more:

• Made with a synthetic gemstone, moissanite rings are an eco-friendly alternative to wedding rings made with mined diamonds or gemstones.
• No ethical issues arise from the purchase of a moissanite ring, unlike issues surrounding the purchase of possible blood diamonds.
• Moissanite rings are available in a variety of designs, gemstone cuts and gemstone shapes including solitaire moissanite engagement rings, the moissanite tension ring, and channel set moissanite bands.
• Moissanite can be purchased already set in a ring or customers may purchase loose moissanite stones and help to create the design of their own ring.
• Moissanite is available in fancy colors including rose pink, canary yellow, shades of green and sherry brown.
• With a hardness rating of 9.5, moissanite rings do not require the specialized care as other types of simulants such as cubic zirconia.

Moissanite gemstones do not look exactly like diamonds. The moissanite gem sparkles and flashes more than a diamond, and for some consumers the bright moissanite gem has a little too much fire.

While moissanite gemstones are eco-friendly, the ring you purchase may not be environmentally friendly if the gold or platinum in the band has not been obtained from eco-friendly resources. Always inquire with moissanite retailers as to the origins of their metal bands (eco-friendly bands include those which are made from recycled metals or created from metals supplied by companies which have a firm commitment against dirty gold).

While some jewelry retailers carry a selection of moissanite rings, the largest selection of wedding and engagement rings made with moissanite gemstones are only available online. Although more and more couples are purchasing wedding rings through online resources, some couples are not comfortable with purchasing rings they cannot see in person first.

Tips to Find Quality Moissanite Wedding Rings

Most of the moissanite wedding rings on today’s market are sold by reputable companies, but some moissanite products on the market are not so stellar. To make sure that you purchase a quality moissanite wedding set, keep these tips in mind:

Always purchase your moissanite jewelry from a company that offers a guarantee on their products and at least a 30-day no-nonsense refund policy.

The moissanite stones in your rings should be hand cut and hand polished.

Moissanite rings made with 10K gold are not the best products for wedding rings. 10K gold rings can cause allergic reactions from the metals in the alloy and because it is a lower cost product the band and setting may not be made with top of the line workmanship.

Charles & Colvard® retain the patent on the synthesis of created moissanite. The company offers their own line of moissanite jewelry in addition to moissanite loose stone products of various carat sizes and cuts, and they market their moissanite through a number of jewelry retailers. For quality moissanite rings, it is best to stick with rings made with Charles & Colvard® moissanite.

Moissanite Wedding Sets and Rhodium Plating

Many moissanite wedding rings are made with 14K white gold, and the moissanite band is often coated in a thin layer of rhodium plating. The rhodium adds an extra brilliant shine and durability to a 14K white gold band, but rhodium plating isn’t always a good choice for wedding or engagement rings.

Rhodium plating will eventually wear away with time. Thin plates of rhodium can wear away on a wedding ring in just a few months, and thicker applications of rhodium may wear away in one to two years.

Once the rhodium plating wears away, the 14K white gold can develop scratches and it may eventually yellow with time. If the gold band was made with a 14K gold nickel alloy, persons who are allergic to nickel may begin to experience an allergic reaction once the rhodium wears away.

Another application of rhodium plating for wedding sets will cost upwards of $100 dollars or more. If you are trying to save on the purchase of your ring, it may pay to purchase moissanite in a 14K yellow gold band, platinum band, sterling silver band or titanium band.

Care for Moissanite Wedding Sets

Moissanite wedding rings will last a lifetime with the right care. As with diamonds, a moissanite gemstone can be chipped or even cracked with one strong blow. If you will be engaging in any activities which could expose the stones in your ring to a sharp strong blow, it is best to remove them.

Moissanite rings should not be exposed to chlorine bleach or harsh chemicals; substances such as chlorine or strong cleaning products can possibly cause the moissanite to become discolored. To maintain the bright luster of moissanite wedding rings, clean your rings on a regular basis.

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