The quality differences of moissanite rings at different price points

The quality differences of moissanite rings at different price points mainly lie in the material of the stone, the material of the setting, workmanship, fire, color, clarity, cut and durability, as follows:

Stone material material

Low-priced moissanite rings: They often use zircon or low-quality moissanite. Zircon has a relatively low hardness and is prone to being scratched and having its edges smoothed out after wearing it for a period of time. Low-quality moissanite may contain bubbles, impurities or foggy inclusions, with poor clarity. Its fire color may present a dazzling blue-purple hue, and the color may be yellowish, green, gray, blue and other miscellaneous colors.

High-priced moissanite ring: Made of high-quality moissanite, the color reaches the D-F grade (diamond color standard), and the yellow tone is almost invisible to the naked eye. The clarity reaches VVS level or above, the interior is as clean as diamond, and only minor flaws can be seen with professional instruments. The cutting strictly adheres to international diamond cutting standards, with concentrated light refraction, presenting a delicate diamond sparkle under sunlight.

Material of the ring rest

Low-priced moissanite rings: The ring setting is mostly made of materials commonly used in jewelry such as silver and copper alloys. It is relatively thin overall, with rough craftsmanship, prone to fading and allergic reactions, and has a dull luster.

High-priced moissanite rings: The setting is mostly made of 18K gold or platinum, with a heavy texture, high luster, and is not prone to fading or causing allergies.

Workmanship

Low-priced moissanite rings: The workmanship is not very fine, mainly limited by the material properties and price. The ring Settings are relatively light in weight and mostly come in simple mainstream styles. The patterns may not conform to the classic craftsmanship features.

High-priced moissanite rings: Exquisitely crafted, depending on the professional level and sense of responsibility of the merchant. The weight of the ring setting depends on the specific style. Complex styles are usually heavier than simple ones. The styles are diverse and the patterns are exquisite, conforming to the characteristics of classic craftsmanship.

Fire, color, clarity, and cut

Low-priced moissanite ring: The fire is too intense, presenting a blue-purple "rainbow light", and the light scattering is chaotic. The color is slightly yellow, green, gray, blue and other mixed colors; Poor clarity, with common bubbles, black inclusions and cracks inside. The cutting ratio is out of balance. Commonly, "the countertop is too large" or "the pavilion is too deep", causing light to leak from the bottom.

High-priced moissanite ring: The fire color ratio is close to that of natural diamonds, with 80% white light and 20% colored light, elegant and not ostentatious. The color reaches the D-F grade, and the yellow tone is almost imperceptible to the naked eye. The clarity reaches VVS level or above, and the interior is as clean as a diamond. The cutting strictly adheres to international diamond cutting standards. Light is evenly reflected from the crown, presenting a continuous flickering when rotating.

Durability

Low-priced moissanite ring: Made of industrial-grade silicon carbide, with insufficient hardness (only 8.5 on the Mohs scale), it will be covered with scratches after wearing for half a year. The coating layer is prone to peeling off. After several months, the surface turns yellow and fogs up.

High-priced moissanite ring: The hardness of genuine moissanite reaches 9.25 Mohs (second only to diamond), and it remains undamaged from daily scratches. Uncoated virgin crystal, never fades. With proper maintenance, it can be worn for a lifetime.