Real Moissanite and Cubic Zirconia vs. Moissanite

by April
(Casselberry, FL, USA)

My boyfriend bought me a beautiful moissanite engagement ring, which I chose. I love it!! It came with a Charles & Colvard certificate. He bought it off eBay and now I'm wondering how would we know if it's moissanite and maybe not CZ?? Is there any way for us to know for sure??

Hi April,

Charles & Colvard still retain the patent for moissanite synthesis – and while there are a few copycats out there, Charles & Colvard are the only company which produces quality moissanite loose stones and jewelry pieces. So, a certificate from this company is a great validation for the authenticity of the moissanite.

Moissanite also looks a lot different than cubic zirconia, and it has different physical properties which can be easily measured by an experienced jeweler or gemologist. Below you can see how moissanite compares to cubic zirconia.