5 Reasons Moissanite is Best Diamond Alternative

Learn why moissanite is the stone of choice for many engagement rings. 5 reasons it beats out the competition for alternatives to diamond.

Video Description: 5 big reasons moissanite is the best diamond alternative: Hardness, Price, Color, Availability, Lab-Grown. Moissanite is the best diamond alternative due to it being nearly as hard as a diamond, coming in at 9.25 out of 10 on the scale of mineral hardness. When it comes to price, moissanite is also a fraction of the cost of a diamond. Back in the day moissanites used to have a more yellowish tint or be near colorless, today you can order them in colorless options. Another huge advantage to moissanite is that they are available in many different sizes and carat options. Last but not least, the fact that it is a lab-grown stone makes it ideal for those looking for an engagement ring option that is guaranteed conflict-free.

[LiterallyMel]

My moissanite engagement ring custom designed by my husband and Jordan is stunning. Modern Goldsmith made my ultimate ring dream a reality. ❤ I love that I can wear it and no one *ever* knows it's not a diamond, we didn't overspend on a stone, AND I didn't have to contribute to the exploitation that occurs frequently to wear a naturally occurring diamond.

[helenconcepcion]

You forgot to mention natural moissanite arrived on earth on a meteorite! It’s a space gem! Star dust!

[writerspen]

Having a conflict-free stone was one of the most important things to me in an engagement ring. You can't do anything about how antique jewelry was created, but you absolutely can control how you produce/obtain your jewelry today, and I personally never wanted to wear a daily, lifelong reminder of a business that would potentially create my ring amid a violation of human rights. My engagement ring stone is an asscher cut, lab-grown moissanite, and I appreciate every time I take a long, close look at my ring that my fiance gifted me a ring that was produced ethically, and that we share this value.

[bellyisis]

My bf went w/Moissanite.. he was able to get a bigger stone & it didn’t affect the bank so we had more $ for house down payment( you can’t live in a diamond).

[GeoRockNerd]

I have a 2ct moissanite/18kt engagement ring and I LOVE it! I’m a geologist and love that the first naturally occurring silicon carbide crystals came from meteorites and then SCIENCE figured out how to replicate them into beautiful gemstones. I love natural diamonds too, rough uncut ones anyway, but the conflict-free aspect of moissanite was also very appealing.

[lovexperfusion]

My friend introduced me to moissanite many years ago and I was hesitant at first. The more I looked into, the more I wanted it. I am so happy I chose it over a diamond.

[amberbanuelos]

My husband just upgraded my center stone with a moissanite, and I absolutely love it. No one can tell it’s “not a diamond” and he got a much larger stone than my original diamond for far less money. It was such a lovely surprise.

[mandy]

I'm not in the market for an engagement ring, but I am still so happy I stumbled onto this video! I learned a lot, so thank you for your videos!

[yasmineadams]

This is EXTREMELY comforting! I just purchased a moissanite wedding band to match my engagement ring I have had for seven years. I was really hesitant to purchase one. But we couldn't beat the price... Also it is gorgeous!!!

[triciag]

I've been married almost 15 years and I have a diamond that is beautiful and I love it very much, but if I had known about Moissanite back then I would have chosen it for my engagement ring. I like that it is ethical, and I own a Moissanite now and it's so beautiful and sparkly. I am so in love with it!
I love diamonds, but they are way overpriced and I think Moissanite is just as beautiful.

[Love_To_Be_Love]

I use to work with Saks in their jewelry department. I’ve seen some of the world’s best, a the moissanite outshine!!! Diamonds are no longer my best friend; moissanite is my ride or die!

[rainbowacresfarm]

I am so happy to finally find a jeweler with an online presence who is pro-moissanite! Great video. 😊

[bethiebooya]

I seriously LOVE my Moissanite ring!! I never knew I had a choice in choosing something other than a questionable diamond until you told me I had options. Thanks Modern Goldsmith, I love my ring!

[Eontologist]

I’ve been absolutely loving your videos!

I used to hobby metalsmith when I was in high school (as I had access to my school’s metal and glass shop). I really want to get back into it when I have my own place to make my own wee shop.

I’ve also asked my bf to go with a moissanite rather than a diamond (unless his family has an heirloom stone) for me as moissanites throw rainbow fire rather than white fire and RAINBOW SPARKLES are so me 😅💗✨

[carriecox]

LOVE my moissanite ring! I wasn't sure what type of ring I wanted, but I knew I didn't want a diamond (for several reasons) but my fiance was drawn to more "traditional" styles. When he told me about moissanite, it just clicked. I was so into the "space diamond" aspect of it (I've always been a bit of a moon baby, drawn to the celestial) and it's just the perfect fit for me. It's so brilliant! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants that beautiful diamond look without all of the icky ethical/commercial aspects.

[azerlynno]

I went with moissanite because I wanted a larger stone and didn’t want to spend as much as a diamond costs. And let me tell you… it’s gorgeous. The brilliance and shine is amazing. If I had gone with diamond my ring would have easily been 3-4x the cost. I’m very proud to have a moissanite wedding ring!

[dimsumgirl]

thank you so much for this video. my husband and I decided on moissanite to allow for everything I loved and wanted. I got a 5-carat diamond equivalent, hearts and arrows cut, platinum bands, and half eternity on both the engagement and wedding ring. we could not have afforded this with a diamond stone! plus I rather have the fire and brilliance of a moissy. bravo to De Beers for the successful marketing campaign and no shame to diamond lovers, I'm just happy this alternative is becoming known and popular!

[noriginal]

As a person who is fortunate that I can afford any stone I want, I still LOVE and prefer moissanite for so many reasons, including just sticking it to debeers and all these evil mining corporations

[marthahawkinson-michau]

If my husband and I ever decide to “upgrade” our original wedding rings we will probably go with moissanite. I don’t actually think we would need or want to that though for multiple reasons. I mean, my wedding rings basically never leave my finger. I LIKE having a smaller size stone, thank you very much. I specifically told him that I didn’t want a large stone on a ring that would wear every day. I like that my rings feel like they have become part of my hand. The fit was completely perfect too. His parents gave my husband his mom’s first wedding rings (they “upgraded” rings after 25 years of marriage.). A completely perfect fit from his mother’s ring. I also told my husband that I liked vintage things that had history to them, and that I would be super proud to have an engagement/wedding ring that had family history. He decided right then that I DEFINITELY a “keeper”.

[tyraluangviseth]

Hi Jordan,
I am a big fan of your channel! I just wanted to thank you for introducing me to moissanite. I am currently in community college, and this video inspired me to write a discussion post about the chemical properties of moissanite and include some of the benefits you talk about. I hope some of my classmates enjoy the discussion!