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What is Moissanite?
If you've already browsed our site, you'll notice that the pricing for our rings is listed for moissanite gemstone rings. If you're new to this incredible "diamond alternative" gemstone, keep reading to learn about the properties that make it a fantastic choice for engagement rings and heirloom quality jewelry.
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Moissanite is a unique gemstone made in laboratories in specific parts of the world. It's quickly becoming the top ethical choice for a colourless gemstone engagement ring due to its hardness properties, its brilliance and its clarity. The moissanite that we use are created in some of the world's top gemstone laboratories located in China, India and the United States; all of these labs create moissanite that are stunning and durable.
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Moissanite is a gemstone that may look like diamond, however upon closer inspection, these gemstones offer double refraction (compared to a diamond's single refraction) meaning the way it spreads and refracts light is different from a diamond. Double refraction offers more colourful sparks of "fire" when a light source hits the moissanite gem. Stunning and dazzling, it's also worth noting that moissanite still looks very diamond like to most untrained eyes!
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More brilliant and dazzling than a diamond, moissanite is also nearly as hard. On the Mohs gemstone hardness scale, moissanite is rated a 9.25, whereas a diamond (the hardest gemstone in the world) is rated at a 10. The durability of moissanite is fantastic, which lends to its ability to last for generations if it is taken care of well.
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Available in colours ranging from the whitest whites to brown, to yellow, to pinks and blues, moissanite is a fabulous option when looking for an ethically sourced gemstone ring. Our design specialists can source different colours and grades of moissanite to suit your liking, simply contact us for an opportunity to chat with a stylist for a consultation!
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Read more about the history of moissanite here.
What is a Lab Diamond?
The term "lab diamond" has caused some confusion on the jewelry world as of late, and we'd like to clarify things to ensure your shopping experience at Forma is clear, understandable, and of course, top notch.
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Lab diamonds are often confused with "diamond alternatives". In fact, the lab diamonds we use at Forma are diamonds through and through- the chemical makeup of the lab diamonds we source are identical to naturally mined diamonds from the earth. The only difference is the diamonds we choose to work with were created in a laboratory, in a way that doesn't disrupt, injure, and affect our earth and land.
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Just like naturally mined diamonds, lab diamonds come in an extremely wide variety. Lab diamonds are graded the same way as naturally mined diamonds, where cut, clarity, colour and carat weight are all graded by professional grading labs that are world renown. Because of the wide variety of lab diamond options available to customers, we treat shopping for a lab diamond as a concierge experience; if a customer is interested in finding the perfect diamond for the Forma ring, we work with the customer one-on-one to source the best diamond to fit their desires and their budget.
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Lab diamonds are a fantastic option for people searching for the "classic" engagement ring stone, at a great price. Typically, lab diamonds cost anywhere from 15-30% less than a comparable naturally mined diamond.
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Because sourcing lab diamonds are quite the task that can be time consuming, here at Forma we will walk through the sourcing process with the customer's desires and budget in mind. If you are interested in any of our ring designs created with a lab diamond, please reach out to us directly so we can begin your sourcing journey as soon as possible.
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To learn more about lab diamond grading and quality, click here.
To learn about lab diamond creation, click here.
