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We’re long-standing proponents of moissanite here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers. Not only is it eco-friendly (it’s not mined liked natural diamonds but created in a laboratory), but its brilliance and luster remain the same.

From our side of the counter, we’ve also seen countless customers who were able to pick out their favorite piece of jewelry because of moissanite’s affordability. But people remain skeptical, thinking moissanite is just a poor man’s diamond simulant. Think again: it is a diamond. It’s simply a lab-produced diamond.

Difference between Moissanite and Diamond

• The properties of Moissanite can be compared with diamond, and it has been found that this wonder material outperforms diamond on nearly all counts.

• If refractive index of diamond is 2.42, Moissanite has a refractive index of 2.65-2.69.

• Dispersion, also called fire by jewelers, is higher for Moissanite (0.104) than diamond (0.044). Even in luster index, Moissanite (20.4%) is much ahead of diamond (17.2%).

• It is only in hardness that diamond is ahead of Moissanite, but that too is just a little bit.

• Diamond has been given a perfect 10 on Mohs scale, whereas Moissanite’s hardness is rated 9.25.

• When it comes to toughness, Moissanite is labeled as excellent, whereas diamond is given a good on this count.

• Moissanite is also comparable to diamond in specific gravity.

Save 30% Now!! Round Moissanite Oval Cluster Design Necklace – Click on image for more information.

Moissanite Flow Wedding Band – Click on image for more information.

Classic Prong Set Moissanite Tennis Bracelet – Click on image for more information.

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I stumbled this website this morning over coffee. What I liked about 10x is that it gives you the opportunity to see some close-ups of celebrity jewelry. It’s almost like you can reach through your screen and touch the piece. Have a look:

Beyonce (below) sparkled in a platinum, diamond and ruby Lorraine Schwartz necklace and matching earrings while she performed during the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show in New York.

True Blood actress Brit Morgan wore a wide diamond and gold circular cuff (below, $16,000) by Neil Lane to the premiere of the show in Los Angeles this month.

Actress Katie Cassidy (below) wore Kabana’s 14-karat yellow gold earrings with bronze mother of pearl ($434) to a Los Angeles event.

First lady Michelle Obama (below) accessorized with Phillips Frankel for her visit with Queen Elizabeth II. The earrings are made in 14-karat gold with amazonite and ruby ($2,570).

Ashanti (below) donned M.C.L. by Matthew Campbell Laurenza to an event in California. The singer chose the moonstone bangle ($2,370, below, top), the black sapphire bangle ($4,940, below, center) and the multi-pearl pave black sapphire bangle ($2,695, below, bottom).

Actress Fran Drescher wore Marina B Vertigo white gold and sapphire earrings (below) during her appearance on Good Morning America.

Camila Alves (below) accessorized with assorted Arunashi gold bangles ($3,000 – $10,000) and a 14-karat yellow gold handmade citrine and diamond Adeler ring ($5,690, below, bottom) for a 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival opening night premiere.

True Blood actress Rutina Wesley (below) donned Amrapali black and white agate earrings with diamonds ($15,330) to a premiere of the show in Los Angeles.

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If you’re looking for a piece of jewelry that works with just about any outfit, look no further. These floral design moissanite stud earrings add just the right amount of elegance to any occasion. Stud earrings are perfect “go to” earrings because they’re comfortable to wear and add just the right amount of glamor. And moissanite is becoming an increasingly popular eco-friendly choice, in place of mined diamonds.

Affordable, easy to wear and sophisticated. Who could lose with these?

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the woman in your life, these are a sure bet as well.

Save 30% Now!! Round Moissanite Flower Design Earrings

Flower design earrings with approximately 7/8ct t.w. (dia equiv) Charles and Colvard created round moissanite. Available in 14kt white gold only.

Save 30% Now!! Round Moissanite Flower Design Earrings Flower design earrings with approximately 7/8ct t.w. (dia equiv) Charles and Colvard created round moissanite. Available in 14kt white gold only.

Dark Raspberry, Peachy Pink and Light Raspberry

A beautiful matched pair of yellow Gemesis cultured diamonds. These stones can be removed and set into any pair of earrings. See the details below.

.68ct, VS1, Fancy Vivid Yellow, EGL cert
.71ct, SI1, Fancy Intense Yellow, EGL cert

Lab created diamonds, whether Chatham created diamonds, Gemesis lab grown diamonds or any other gemstone for that matter, are the same actual material as their natural counter parts.

The only difference is the crystal is grown in a lab rather than in nature. The term for this is synthetic, meaning it’s the same material chemically, not to be confused with imitation. An imitation gemstone can be made of any material that ‘looks’ like the original. Imitations include cubic zirconia, glass, crystal and other inexpensive materials.