A wedding is a momentous occasion that requires a significant amount of planning. Choosing a date and location, a gown for the bride, and a suit for the groom can take months. Once those are taken care of, many other arrangements are still required for the big day! Couples seek the highest quality that their budgets can provide. Wedding bands are no exception. Why consider stunning moissanite wedding bands? Join us as we explore what moissanite is, why it’s special, and the reasons moissanite is perfect for wedding bands.
Introducing Willow, round-cut bezel-mounted VVS1 and D to E colorless moissanite stones.
Many couples seek a gemstone that captures the brilliance of diamonds but is more affordable and more accessible to source. Moissanite is that gemstone. Its brilliance, surprising origin story, and unique manufacturing process make moissanite worth considering.
While moissanite is silicon carbide (SiC) and diamonds are pure carbon, they are so visually similar that they are almost indistinguishable. In fact, moissanite is named after Henri Moissan, a French chemist who first discovered them in 1893 while studying meteorite fragments in Arizona. Initially, he mistook these crystals as diamonds.
Given their extraterrestrial origins, naturally occurring moissanite is extremely rare. Its few sources are in Wyoming, the Russian Far East, and Arizona, where Moissan once found his samples. However, moissanite is now widely available because it can be manufactured by fusing carbon and silicon together through a combination of heat and high pressure.
The Manaris half-eternity wedding band features stunning moissanite mounted on 18K gold with intricate milgrain patterns.
The rising popularity of moissanite wedding bands can be tied to several compelling reasons. Aside from its affordability, advancements in its manufacturing process have made high-quality moissanite stones widely available. To learn why moissanite wedding bands are worthy of all praise, let's explore the factors influencing the wedding ring decision-making process.
These LeCaine’s matching 18K moissanite gold wedding bands feature stunning colorless brilliant-cut moissanite mounted amongst intricate milgrain patterns for her with a matching two-tone wedding ring for him.
The primary benefit of moissanite wedding bands is their cost. A single moissanite stone of the same grade and quality costs a fraction of a comparable diamond, which helps make them more affordable by several thousand dollars.
A well-cut moissanite has significantly more sparkle than a diamond because of its double refraction property, which gives moissanite its exceptional brilliance.
Moissanite is desirable because it can disperse light into spectral colors. Unlike diamonds, it creates flashes of colorful light, adding to its striking appeal.
Moissanite is exceptionally durable, with a Mohs scale ranking of 9.25, it comes very close to that of a (diamond, a ten on the Mohs scale. Moissanite is harder than emeralds (with a Mohs scale ranking 8). Their extreme hardness assures you that the moissanite in your wedding band will resist scratching, is suitable for daily wear, and will last a lifetime.
Compared to diamonds, moissanite manufacturing doesn't require carving out tons of rock to procure enough gem-quality stones to make up a single wedding band, giving them a lower carbon footprint. Moreover, the manufacturing companies from which we source our moissanite stones observe strict fair labor practices.
The reputation of mined diamonds took a hit when some diamonds that made it into the free market were traced to conflict areas. These diamonds, now known as "blood diamonds," finance repressive regimes that use unfair labor practices to extract diamonds, especially in conflict-prone regions of West Africa. Though the Kimberley Process was instituted to limit the proliferation of conflict diamonds, it didn't stop the practice or prevent some conflict diamonds from making it into the market. Choosing a manufactured gemstone like moissanite completely avoids dubious sources.
LeCaine Gems offers custom moissanite wedding bands, highlighting the versatility of moissanite and the flexibility of our jewelers to craft exceptional wedding bands to mark your special day.
Because of its affordability and the manufacturing process's ability to produce gems of up to 5 carats, large moissanite is always within a jeweler’s reach. Its durability also allows jewelers the flexibility to craft wedding bands with unique mountings, making new and unique designs possible.
The Benjamin moissanite wedding band set features an artisanal two-toned wedding ring for him and a stunning moissanite bridal ring with moissanite stones mounted in a distinctive chevron pattern.
Mark your wedding day with stunning moissanite wedding bands. With their exceptional durability, brilliance, fire, and sparkle, they celebrate love and commitment that will shine brightly throughout your lives together. Moissanite wedding rings from LeCaine Gems make it possible to have the wedding bands you dream of while staying within your budget. We are committed to providing you with a stunning selection of moissanite wedding bands that are breathtakingly beautiful and surprisingly affordable.
Choose LeCaine Gems for your moissanite wedding bands. We assure you that these rings will perfectly mark the start of your everlasting journey together with a symbol of love that reflects the brilliance of your commitment. Visit our collection today and find the perfect moissanite wedding band to mark your happily ever after.
