Question 1

Is moissanite good for an engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

Yes. At 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale only diamond is harder, so moissanite handles daily wear for decades. The stone does not cloud, yellow or soften with age; long-term maintenance is about the setting, not the stone.

Question 2

Is moissanite a real diamond?

Accepted Answer

No, and it is not sold as one. Moissanite is silicon carbide, a different gemstone that looks similar to diamond but throws more rainbow fire. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds; moissanite is a diamond alternative.

Question 3

Where can I buy a moissanite engagement ring in Australia?

Accepted Answer

From Australian jewellers that make moissanite rings to order, or from overseas sellers that ship here. With us, every moissanite ring is made to order in solid 14k or 18k gold or platinum, from $1,910 in 14k gold, and delivered free, insured and express anywhere in Australia. Our moissanite ring cost guide compares prices by size and against other Australian jewellers.

Question 4

Is it cheaper to buy a moissanite ring from overseas?

Accepted Answer

For most Australian buyers, not by as much as the price tag suggests. A ring over $1,000 bought from overseas is taxed when it lands, with 10% GST on the value plus shipping, a border processing charge and possibly 5% duty on gold or platinum jewellery. Returns and resizes mean shipping the ring overseas and back, and duties and taxes paid at import are usually not refunded. Our guide to buying from James Allen, Blue Nile or Brilliant Earth in Australia works through the full landed cost.

Question 5

Can people tell moissanite from a diamond?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, in direct sun or under downlights, where the rainbow fire is obvious. In soft indoor light most people cannot pick the difference across a table. Nobody identifies a stone from social distance.

Question 6

Does moissanite pass a diamond tester?

Accepted Answer

It can pass an older thermal-conductivity tester because it conducts heat like diamond. Dual thermal and electrical testers flag most moissanite. Neither result changes what the stone is, and we always tell you exactly what you are buying.

Question 7

Does moissanite get cloudy or turn yellow over time?

Accepted Answer

No. Silicon carbide is chemically stable, so the stone itself cannot cloud or yellow. The dull look people describe is a film of skin oil and sunscreen that washes off with warm soapy water and a soft brush.

Question 8

What size moissanite should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Think in millimetres and diamond equivalents: 6.5mm round wears like a 1ct diamond, 8mm like a 2ct and 9.5mm like a 3ct. Draw the size on paper with a ruler before deciding, because screens do not show real sizes.

Question 9

Can I choose moissanite in different engagement ring styles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Moissanite works across solitaire, halo, hidden halo, bezel and three-stone layouts in 14k or 18k gold or platinum, and every design we make can be customised around it.

Question 10

Is moissanite worth anything if I sell it later?

Accepted Answer

Honestly, very little; moissanite has effectively no resale market. Buy it as jewellery to wear, not as an asset. If eventual value matters to you, no stone we sell is a good investment, but mined diamonds hold more than lab-grown, which holds more than moissanite.

Question 11

How do I clean a moissanite ring?

Accepted Answer

Warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft toothbrush every few weeks, plus a professional clean and setting check once a year. Moissanite picks up skin-oil film slightly faster than diamond, so it rewards the routine.

Question 12

How long does a made-to-order moissanite ring take?

Accepted Answer

About three weeks in production for solid gold pieces once the design is approved, plus design and approval time up front. Full timelines are on our delivery and warranty page.

Question 13

Moissanite or lab-grown diamond, which should I pick?

Accepted Answer

Choose lab-grown diamond if having a real diamond with an IGI report matters most. Choose moissanite if you want maximum size and sparkle for the budget and are comfortable with a diamond alternative. Our comparison guide shows both stones in real lighting with current prices.

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