Best Moissanite Jewellery in Sydney

We know Diamond alternatives are on the rise, we even have recent confirmations from the Diamond powerhouse De Beers reporting a lull in sales in recent years. They reported a 39% decrease in sales in 2019 compared with 2018. 

So why are buyers searching for a Diamond alternative and why are they drawn to Moissanites? There are quite a few reasons in fact and they all make sense when comparing them side by side.

The main reason and one of the most important ones is the price tag. Moissanites are significantly less expensive than the same size, colour and clarity in a natural Diamond. When buyers are adding up the cost, it’s no wonder that the price is a huge draw card. Comparing one of the most popular choice for an Engagement Ring…the Round Brilliant, we see prices for a GIA certified G colour and SI1 Clarity in an Excellent cut natural Diamond exceeding $8000 Australian dollars. The same in a Moissanite is $400 - $600. With a saving of thousands its an easy choice for most who still want the brilliance of a Diamond yet want to save money.

To lend to the price, the fact that they are very similar in both look and feel is another benefit for buyers when considering these Diamond alternatives. Moissanites are a 9.25 on the Moh’s scale of hardness, which is slightly below a natural Diamonds 10. When considering a Ruby and Sapphire are 9 and an Emerald is a 7.5 the Moissanite is great comparison.

If the price and the fact that they are incredibly similar isn’t enough to convince, the impact they have on the environment compared with naturally mined Diamonds usually is. Moissanites aren’t mined and therefore are completely ethically sourced and conflict free. This has such a huge appeal to young couples who are both environmentally and socially conscious of the way natural Diamonds are mined and produced. 

Moissanite Jewellery has been an affordable alternative to genuine and even lab created Diamonds as the cost for Jewellery featuring multiple Diamonds can be quite expensive. The most popular purchases for Moissanite Jewellery besides the Engagement Ring in recent years has been the Tennis Bracelet and the Eternity Ring. Both the Bracelet and Eternity Ring feature a row of Diamonds ideally with the same colour, clarity and size. Depending on the Diamond characteristics they can cost well into the thousands or even tens of thousands. As Moissanites are only a fraction of the price buyers can enjoy paying less and still receiving an item of great quality with a Diamond alternative. 

As Moissanites are very similar to Diamonds, they can be cut in the same way so buyers who are after a particular shape or cut can still have an item customised. Even the antique cut Diamonds can be replicated so the Moissanites display the same long facets or the classic step cuts of the Emerald or Asscher. 

It is important to note that just like Diamonds, not all Moissanites are the same. They are available in different grades in terms of colour and clarity so choosing a Jeweller that specialises in Moissanite and Moissanite Jewellery is essential.