FAQ

Moissanite is a truly remarkable lab-created gemstone composed of silicon carbide ($SiC$), a mineral that’s extremely rare in nature, first found in an Arizona meteorite. It’s celebrated worldwide as the superior diamond alternative because of its spectacular brilliance and intense fire. At Luma Moissanite, every stone is sustainably produced, ethically sourced, and precision-cut to guarantee a breathtaking sparkle that provides a responsible choice for your fine jewelry collection.

Moissanite is unequivocally a real gemstone with its own distinct chemical structure ($SiC$). It is not a fake or imitation diamond; rather, it is a chemically different, visually similar, and often optically superior choice. When you choose a moissanite engagement ring, you are selecting a genuine, high-quality, and highly durable jewel that stands on its own merits.

The creation of Moissanite involves an intricate, proprietary process known as thermal growth, where scientists carefully replicate the natural conditions required for the formation of silicon carbide crystals. This lab-grown method allows for complete control over the environment, ensuring that every Luma Moissanite stone achieves superior clarity, purity, and a flawless structure.

The "fire" is the brilliant, multicolored light dispersion caused by Moissanite's extremely high dispersion rate—a measure of how light splits into colors. This is what gives Moissanite its vibrant, dazzling sparkle and rainbow effect, making it visually more active and fiery than a traditional diamond. This signature trait is often the reason customers choose moissanite jewelry.

Absolutely not. Moissanite is vastly superior to cubic zirconia (CZ) in every measurable way. Moissanite is significantly harder (9.25 Mohs) and maintains its brilliance forever because it will not cloud or scratch easily, whereas the softer, less durable CZ degrades rapidly.

The new generation of high-quality Luma Moissanite stones are truly colorless, corresponding to the coveted D-E-F grading on the diamond color scale. While older or lower-quality moissanite might show a slight yellow or gray tint, our selection guarantees only the premium, near-perfect white stones for your engagement ring or fine jewelry.

Yes, moissanite engagement rings are experiencing explosive popularity and have become the contemporary choice for modern couples. They offer an ideal balance of superior brilliance, excellent durability, ethical sourcing, and affordable luxury, making them a smart and fashionable statement of commitment.

The precise chemical composition of Moissanite is Silicon Carbide ($SiC$). This unique crystalline structure is what distinguishes it from diamond (pure carbon) and is responsible for its extraordinary optical and physical properties, including its exceptional hardness and fire.

Luma Moissanite takes pride in its ethical sourcing commitment. All of our stones are meticulously lab-grown in state-of-the-art production facilities, which allows us to guarantee that every moissanite ring we sell is 100% conflict-free and environmentally responsible.

Yes, Moissanite does exist as a natural mineral, but it is incredibly rare and cannot sustain the global jewelry market. Therefore, the moissanite jewelry offered by Luma Moissanite is lab-created to ensure flawless quality, perfect color, and a consistent, sustainable supply.

Yes, Luma Moissanite caters to custom projects and designers by offering a full selection of loose Moissanite stones. These stones are available in all popular cuts and sizes, pre-graded for color and clarity, and ready for you to incorporate into a personalized customizable ring design.

Moissanite is an investment in timeless jewelry and affordable luxury rather than a financial asset like gold or a natural diamond. Its true value lies in its exceptional, guaranteed durability, brilliance, and the satisfaction of choosing an ethical gemstone that will maintain its beauty forever.

Due to its extremely high hardness (9.25 Mohs), a moissanite ring can potentially scratch softer fine jewelry items, such as gold or certain other gemstones like sapphire or ruby. To protect your entire collection, we highly recommend storing all Luma Moissanite jewelry separately.

Some Moissanite stones may exhibit a very faint fluorescence when exposed to strong UV light, a trait shared by many natural diamonds. However, this reaction is subtle and does not impact the visual color or brilliance of the moissanite stone under normal lighting conditions.

"Forever Brilliant" was a term used for an older generation of near-colorless Moissanite. Luma Moissanite only stocks the newest, highest-quality iteration, which is completely colorless (D-F range) and offers superior sparkle and clarity for your modern moissanite engagement ring.

Moissanite boasts a score of 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, placing it right behind the diamond's perfect 10. This near-peak score signifies exceptional durability and resistance to surface scratching, making it an ideal choice for a frequently worn item like an engagement ring.

Absolutely. Its 9.25 Mohs hardness guarantees that moissanite jewelry is highly resilient against the wear and tear of daily life. The toughness and scratch resistance ensure that your Luma Moissanite ring will maintain its gorgeous, polished finish and brilliance for a lifetime of everyday wear.

No, never. A fundamental property of Moissanite is its chemical stability, which means it is guaranteed to retain its brilliance and signature fire forever. Luma Moissanite provides a warranty ensuring your stone will not fade, cloud, or become dull, unlike softer alternatives.

Moissanite exhibits excellent overall toughness, meaning it is very resistant to chipping and breaking under normal circumstances. This high resistance makes it a practical and secure choice for all moissanite engagement ring settings.

The moissanite stone itself is unaffected by water or chlorine. While the stone is safe, it is always recommended to remove your moissanite ring before swimming or showering to protect the metal setting (especially gold) from potential chemical damage and dulling.

Yes, high-quality Moissanite jewelry set in secure gold or platinum is generally safe for use in an at-home ultrasonic cleaner. This method is effective for restoring the stone’s intense brilliance by removing everyday residue buildup.

The lifespan of Moissanite is considered permanent. Due to its exceptional hardness and chemical makeup, a moissanite engagement ring is designed to be an heirloom-quality gemstone that can be passed down through generations while retaining its original sparkle.

No. Moissanite has a remarkably high thermal stability, meaning it can safely withstand the heat necessary for resizing or repair work by a professional jeweler. This is a significant advantage over some other diamond alternatives.

Moissanite (9.25 Mohs) is significantly harder and more suitable for everyday wear than other popular stones like sapphire (9 Mohs) or emerald (7.5-8 Mohs). This superior durability makes it the wisest choice for a long-term engagement ring.

Yes. Luma Moissanite provides a comprehensive lifetime warranty that guarantees the stone's integrity, ensuring your moissanite will never change color, fade, or lose its brilliance for the life of the piece.

The simplest and most effective cleaning method for your moissanite engagement ring is regular gentle scrubbing with a soft toothbrush, warm water, and a few drops of mild dish soap to maintain its supreme sparkle.

While the moissanite stone itself is highly chemical-resistant, we strongly advise against using harsh household chemicals (like ammonia or bleach) as they can damage and erode the fine metal settings (gold or platinum) of your Luma Moissanite jewelry.

No. The 9.25 hardness makes Moissanite highly scratch-resistant. You would require an object nearly as hard—such as a diamond or another piece of moissanite—to create any surface abrasion.

The moissanite stone itself will never tarnish. The metal settings used by Luma Moissanite (high-quality gold and platinum) are also highly resistant to tarnishing, ensuring your entire moissanite ring remains pristine.

To prevent any possibility of scratching other, softer pieces of fine jewelry in your collection, always store your Luma Moissanite pieces separately in the provided velvet pouch or a fabric-lined jewelry box.

The key difference is their fundamental chemistry: Moissanite is Silicon Carbide ($SiC$), while a diamond is pure carbon. This structural difference gives Moissanite a higher refractive index, resulting in a distinct, more colorful brilliance than a diamond.

• For the vast majority of consumers, Moissanite represents a far better value. It offers a larger, more brilliant, and ethical gemstone for an incomparable fraction of the cost, making it the superior choice for an affordable engagement ring alternative.

• Yes, professional jewelers use specialized instruments, particularly those that test electrical conductivity, to accurately distinguish Moissanite from a diamond based on their different chemical properties.

• The preference is subjective, but many people find the light performance of Moissanite to be more exciting. It has superior brilliance and fire, which means it casts more vibrant rainbow flashes than a traditional diamond.

• Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds. Moissanite is a different stone entirely. Moissanite offers greater fire and is typically more affordable than both mined diamonds and lab diamonds for an equivalent size.

• Moissanite is recognized as one of the most ethical gemstones available. Because it is lab-grown, the entire production process is guaranteed to be 100% conflict-free and socially responsible, aligning with modern consumer values.

• Yes. Due to its higher light dispersion properties, Moissanite exhibits significantly more intense, colorful flash and brilliance than a lab diamond, making it visibly more dazzling.

• No. Unlike softer diamond simulants like cubic zirconia, Moissanite is an extremely hard and stable gemstone that will not cloud, scratch, or dull over time, guaranteeing its permanent sparkle.

• The durability is comparable. Moissanite (9.25 Mohs) is nearly as hard as a diamond (10 Mohs) and possesses great toughness, making both excellent choices for everyday wear in an engagement ring.

• Older, basic thermal diamond testers may improperly register Moissanite as a diamond. However, modern, sophisticated testing equipment easily differentiates the two stones based on their electrical properties.

• Absolutely. Moissanite is the perfect solution for those who desire a significant large carat moissanite engagement ring without the staggering financial commitment required for a similar-sized diamond.

• In certain bright lighting conditions, a traditional diamond might appear less active or "dull" when placed directly next to a Moissanite stone due to the latter's immense light dispersion and high fire.

• No. A synthetic diamond is chemically identical to a natural diamond. Moissanite is a distinct, naturally occurring mineral (silicon carbide) and is properly categorized as a genuine diamond alternative.

• "Near-colorless" refers to older Moissanite stones that fall into the G-H-I color grade. Luma Moissanite now exclusively offers the premium, completely colorless (D-E-F) grade for the most brilliant and white appearance.

31. Yes. Moissanite is often used as the stunning center stone, complemented by lab diamonds or natural diamonds as accent stones in halo settings or pavé bands to achieve an opulent look.

• Because Moissanite is less dense than a diamond, its weight in carats is less meaningful. Therefore, Luma Moissanite lists the stones by their precise diameter in millimeters (mm) to accurately show their size equivalent to a diamond carat weight.

• The Round Brilliant cut is renowned for maximizing Moissanite's fire and intense brilliance. However, Oval and Cushion cuts are also extremely popular for their ability to beautifully showcase the stone's signature sparkle.

• • The Round Brilliant cut is renowned for maximizing Moissanite's fire and intense brilliance. However, Oval and Cushion cuts are also extremely popular for their ability to beautifully showcase the stone's signature sparkle.

• Yes, our collection features all in-demand shapes, including Round, Oval, Princess, Pear, Cushion, Emerald, Asscher, and Marquise cuts, ensuring you find the perfect moissanite engagement ring style.

• This is a specialized, vintage-inspired cutting style with a deep cushion shape and large facets. Luma Moissanite offers this cut for clients seeking an antique look with modern moissanite brilliance.

• Yes. The Round Brilliant cut is designed to maximize light return and fire, while step cuts like Emerald and Asscher emphasize the stone's exceptional clarity and transparency.

• Luma Moissanite specializes in customizable rings. We can work with you to source or cut unique shapes, specific sizes, and create a truly bespoke moissanite engagement ring that matches your exact vision.

• A Moissanite stone measuring approximately 8mm in diameter is typically considered the size equivalent to a traditional 2-carat diamond, offering that large, dramatic look for a fraction of the cost.

• A Modified Oval Moissanite may have a specific facet pattern designed by the cutter to enhance brilliance and minimize the "bow-tie" effect, while a standard Oval emphasizes the classic, elongated shape.

• Yes, our moissanite jewelry collection includes stunning three-stone rings, a popular design that beautifully symbolizes the past, present, and future of your commitment with incredible combined sparkle.

46. In very large sizes, the high dispersion of Moissanite is more evident, potentially leading to more intense rainbow fire than a large diamond. This characteristic is part of the stone's signature appeal and high brilliance.

• Luma Moissanite is a premium retailer committed to the highest standards: hand-selected, colorless stones, precision cuts, a firm commitment to ethical sourcing, and a leading lifetime warranty, ensuring unmatched value and trust for your moissanite wedding jewelry.

• You can confidently buy moissanite engagement rings online and shop our full collection of fine moissanite jewelry directly on the Luma Moissanite official website, your secure destination for affordable luxury.

• Yes, we proudly offer worldwide shipping with secure, insured, and tracked delivery to customers across North America, Europe, Asia, and many other international destinations.

• Every piece of Luma Moissanite jewelry comes with a premium presentation box, a Certificate of Authenticity confirming its quality, and our comprehensive lifetime warranty information.

• We craft our moissanite rings using only high-quality precious metals, including 10K, 14K, and 18K gold (white, yellow, and rose), as well as premium platinum.

• Yes, we understand that purchasing an engagement ring is a major decision. We offer various secure and flexible financing and payment plan options at checkout to make your affordable moissanite ring purchase manageable.

• Luma Moissanite offers a customer-friendly return policy. We provide a guaranteed return window for all standard moissanite engagement rings; please check our policy page for details on custom orders.

• Yes, our collection features a sophisticated range of durable and stylish men's moissanite wedding bands and plain metal bands in various widths and finishes.

• Absolutely. As our stones are all lab-grown, Luma Moissanite guarantees that every piece of our moissanite jewelry is 100% conflict-free and environmentally sound, upholding the highest ethical standards.

• Yes, we offer a comprehensive range of moissanite jewelry for all occasions, including moissanite earrings (studs, hoops), moissanite necklaces (solitaire pendants, halo), bracelets, and statement pieces like tennis chains.

• Processing and shipping times vary based on the specific piece (in-stock vs. made-to-order). Estimated delivery windows are clearly provided on the product page and at checkout for your moissanite ring order.

• Yes, we stand behind the quality of our stones with a lifetime warranty covering the brilliance and optical integrity of the Moissanite gemstone itself.

• Our jewelry is meticulously crafted by master artisans with decades of experience, ensuring every Luma Moissanite ring meets rigorous quality controls for setting security and metal finishing.

• Please refer to the dedicated Returns Policy page on our website for the exact number of days allowed for returns or exchanges on your non-custom moissanite engagement ring.

• Yes, we are transparent and proudly feature authentic customer reviews and testimonials from verified purchasers across our website and third-party platforms.

• Customizable moissanite rings typically require 4-6 weeks for the design finalization, casting, setting, and thorough quality inspection before they are ready for shipping.

• Our classic Round Brilliant Solitaire moissanite engagement ring is consistently the most popular style for its timeless appeal and maximized sparkle.

• As an online-exclusive independent station, we do not operate physical retail stores. This model allows us to cut out retail overhead and pass those savings directly to you, ensuring the best value for your moissanite jewelry.

• By exclusively utilizing lab-grown Moissanite and prioritizing the use of recycled precious metals, we uphold strict standards for environmental preservation and ethical jewelry production.

You can easily reach our dedicated customer support team via the email address or the live chat feature found prominently on the Luma Moissanite official website for any inquiries regarding your moissanite ring.