People know a lot about diamonds and solitaires because of their popularity and marketing. But what most people don’t know, are some secrets about moissanite jewelry which makes it more affordable and elegant than a diamond. Here are 5 facts about moissanite that makes it a perfect solitaire for you.

1. MORE BRILLIANCE THAN A DIAMOND!- Diamonds are believed to be the shiniest gemstone. But when you compare its refractive index with a moissanite, it tends to lack behind. Moissanite stones have 10% more refractive index than a diamond, giving them a higher brilliance.

2. FIRE AND BRILLIANCE THAT NEVER FADES!- The fire and brilliance of a moissanite stone never fades, and lasts lifelong, making it a perfect fit for your everyday wear.

3. 1/10^th THE PRICE OF A DIAMOND!- The price of a gemstone plays a huge role when purchasing jewelry. Diamonds can go up to lakhs of rupees, which makes them a very expensive gemstone. But when you look at moissanite, you need to pay only a few thousand rupees to get a similar looking jewelry as a diamond.

4. MORE FIRE THAN A DIAMOND!- The term “fire” refers to what a gemologist would call “dispersion”. Moissanite has a dispersion measurement of .104, which is 2.4 times more fire than a diamond. This is what gives moissanite its impressive quality of giving off bright flashes of rainbow light.

5. DIAMOND-LIKE DURABILITY- Diamond is the hardest substance in the world with a durability of 10 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Also, moissanite scores a 9.25, which is just next to diamond and much harder than other precious gemstones like ruby, sapphire, etc. This makes it very suitable for everyday wear and travelling.