Comments on: Moissanite vs. Diamond wedding rings?

By: Diamond Expert

Diamond Expert — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:06:21 +0000

Moissenite does not wear down over time. However, you may see a very slight green hue in this stone. Not everyone can live with that. The plus is that Moissenite is not at all expensive and if you lose your ring, then you don’t feel so badly about that.

Good Luck!

By: theologygirl

theologygirl — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:11:18 +0000

I used to be completely anti-lab-made anything, but I’m starting to change my thinking. For one thing, even though people TRY not to deal in blood stones, they don’t always know if they’re dealing in them or not.

For another, the diamond industry as a whole is so smarmy, with their ad campaigns that try to make people feel like garbage if they can’t drop thousands on a ring or that how much you spend equals how much you love someone. I’d like to boycott the whole industry on principal.

As far as the comments about moissanite not making a good heirloom – well, frankly, that makes no sense. Family heirlooms are valued for their sentimental value. If people valued them for their monetary value, very few objects would ever become heirlooms, because the heirs would cash them in.

One thing I have wondered, though, and I don’t have an answer – right now moissanite stones are still fairly expensive. What happens when it becomes easier to manufacture them? Technology moves forward all the time, so is it possible that one day people will be able to buy a stone for less than a hundred dollars that a person would spend hundreds on today? That’s not advice of any kind, just something I’ve always been curious about.

Your new ring is awesome. Wear it with pride and ignore people who don’t know how to prioritize.

By: Butterfly Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Butterfly Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:52:57 +0000

Honestly I like the 2nd one better because of the small band and it looks great with the other two bands.

By: 4REEE

4REEE — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:04:18 +0000

It’s good that you returned the $9000 ring. That was wayyyyyyy too much money for a center stone with a clarity rating of I-1.

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By: Soon2BMrs.

Soon2BMrs. — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:16:59 +0000

Helberg – is WAAAAAAAAY over priced! Glad you didn’t buy it! if you go anywhere else i guarantee you could of got a similar ring w/ same Ct. Weight for thousands less.

I like the fake diamond engagement ring better-

By: Bossy

Bossy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:38:25 +0000

It’s really up to you. Do you want your engagement ring to be a family heirloom? If so – I’d recommend sticking with your diamond. Another thing to consider is this: did your fiance save for the ring and pay cash? or is he paying it off over time? If he budgeted for it and paid for your ring out of money he set aside – KEEP IT!! If he’s still paying it off, and you don’t plan on passing it down to your children you might want to consider something different. I have a friend who has a moissanite ring and loves it. I believe that a diamond is a 10 (on that hardness scale thing), while moissanite is like 9.5 or something. I’m pretty sure that moissanite is even harder than a sapphire (9.25 or such…), so it shouldn’t “lose its beauty” (which is definitely a valid concern – it’s your engagement ring!!). It’s really up to you – you have to consider what you want to do with your ring, and what your budget looks like. Also, did you get your ring insured? If you plan on keeping your diamond, I would recommend doing so (I had a friend who lost her husband’s 2ct family heirloom diamond diving in a lake – it was uninsured…)

Whether you choose a diamond or moissanite – it’s just a ring. The real gift is spending the rest of your life with your fiance/husband. Congrats!!

Good luck!!

By: Perse

Perse — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:47:17 +0000

Gorgeous rings! I actually like your moissanite a lot more than the diamond one pictured. And what a deal!

With a diamond you’re paying more, but it’s because you’re paying for the marketing, not because you’re getting a better stone. Which has more value to you really depends on what you value. I value brilliance and fire, so I prefer moissanite. Someone who cares more about following tradition would probably prefer diamond.

Moissanite is very strong, second in hardness only to diamond, and stronger than ruby and sapphire. You can expect moissanite to last your lifetime, but it is prone to chipping on impact just as diamonds are. However, if you chip your moissanite replacing it doesn’t hurt so much. Moissanite won’t scratch and cloud like a CZ will, so you don’t have to worry about the stone losing brilliance over time.

I don’t have moissanite yet, but I’ve done plenty of reading and can’t wait to have my own!

ETA: Smacking my forehead over the other answers here. How far can your head really be up your ass?