Diamond Substitutions

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This beautiful Moissanite engagement ring features a unique three stone halo design, a 1ct/6.5mm round brilliant Moissanite center stone, two 4mm/0.25ct round Moissanite side stones, and 0.30 carat of round Moissanite side stones, set in 14k white gold, 14k yellow gold, or palladium.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Moissanite, an incredible gemstone that was born from a star. Boasting fire, brilliance, and luster that far surpasses even that of a diamond, Moissanite twinkles and sparkles unlike any gemstone on earth. Composed of carbon and silicon the Moissanite crystal is one of the hardest on earth, making it extremely resistant to scratching, chipping and breaking.

Unlike other brilliant stones that cloud and dull with time, Moissanite is guaranteed to never lose its optical properties. Therefore, it will be every bit as beautiful, fiery and brilliant generations from now as the day you purchase it. Moissanite gemstones trully are Forever Brilliant.

Before you think you can't afford an engagement ring, consider moissanite. This lab-created mineral looks like diamond, can have the same brilliance as a diamond, and is almost as hard as a diamond. Yet moissanite costs just a fraction of a diamond's price

The biggest pro of moissanite is the cost. If you are on a budget, definitely look into this gem.

Pros: less expensive than a diamond, but more durable, and some say more brilliant than a cubic zirconia (cz). Moissanite is actually more refractive than a diamond, giving it more brilliance and fire than either a diamond or c.z.

Cons: Can be slightly green or gray rather than colorless, especially in bright daylight. Make sure you examine a potential moissanite stone under a variety of lighting conditions, and that you know your store's return policy. While cheaper than diamond, it is still more expensive than cubic zirconia. Also, although incorrect, some still characterize moissanite as a "fake" diamond, giving it a cheap feeling.

Moissanite...A Class of Its Own!

In a class of its own, with nearly 2 1/2 times more fire than diamond, moissanite is not a substitute or simulant, but rather a unique jewel with exceptional brilliance and fire that delivers quality, beauty and value like no other gemstone. Women around the globe love the big, bold sparkle of moissanite and rave over our collection of moissanite rings. Worn on either hand, a moissanite ring will simply take your breath away! Want to learn more about Moissanite Jewels? Visit our new Moissanite Resource Site, E Moissanite Jewelry.

This is the ring that I want right now that is a moissanite:

It was listed on Ebay for $1,499.00 with free shipping.

They design custom rings.

Also I could go to a reg jewelry store and pick out a setting that I like that is affordable and then just add in a Moissanite center stone instead of a regular diamond. You can purchase the lifetime warrenty Moissanite from a dealer names CHARLES & Colvard, apparently some kohls stores and jcpenny stores are carrying his line of moissanite gems at this time. There are also some other jewlery stores listed on his site that offer the product.