Why is Moissanite Sold By Millimeter Rather Than By Carat Weight?

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• How is Moissanite Graded for Clarity?

  Charles & Colvard employs graduate gemologists certified by the Gemological Institute of America. Each Charles & Colvard gem is studied by trained grading specialists using a 10x jeweler’s loupe for any imperfections that may affect it’s optical performance.

• Does Moissanite Break Easily?

  No. Moissanite is one of the toughest known gemstones. Charles & Colvard provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty that protects against damage to the stone.

• What Property Of Moissanite Makes It Sparkle With Such Exceptional Brilliance?

  The most significant optical property affecting a gemstone’s brilliance, or sparkle, is the brilliance refractive index or BRI. The BRI of moissanite ranges from 2.65 to 2.69, meaning it displays more brilliance than diamond (with a BRI of 2.42) or any other popular gemstone.

• What Gives Moissanite Its Fire?

  A gemstone's fire is determined by a gemological property called dispersion. Dispersion refers to the prism effect that occurs when pure white light enters a non-opaque object, breaks into spectral (rainbow) colors, and reflects back to the viewer. Moissanite’s dispersion is 0.…

• In Creating Moissanite, What Steps are Taken to Ensure the Product is Of the Highest Quality?

  Years of development have led to a rigorous production process, which follows exact specifications and very high standards of quality control.Post production, all created moissanite undergoes stringent testing for quality and purity, along with numerous rounds of grading before…