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The Science Behind Moissanite Earring Studs' Sparkle and Brilliance - JewelryParadise - 03-08-2025
These cheap earrings are now widely chosen and popular by many people around the world due to their good quality, which is a hallmark of immense sparkle and brilliance similar that of a diamond but at cheaper prices compared to diamonds. But what is it that makes the moissanite shine so brightly, one might ask? The answer really lies in the scientific properties of moissanite itself, most particularly its exceptional refractive index and dispersion as well as its excellent hardness.
Moissanite was discovered in 1893 in a meteor crater by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Henri Moissan. It was first misunderstood as a diamond, but actually, it is made of silicon carbide (SiC), a very rare and hard mineral that has optical properties superior to those of many gemstones. Moissanite, used in jewelry, is, due to its non-availability in nature, manufactured artificially to ensure its purity, quality, and sustainability.
The primary reason for the brilliant sparkle of moissanites is the refractive index, which falls within the range 2.65-2.69. This is very high, as compared to diamonds with an RI equal to 2.42; therefore, moissanites are able to bend light more aggressively which results in a high sparkle effect. The dispersion of moissanites is also higher (0.104) than that of diamonds (0.044), so moissanite breaks up light into more spectral colors, producing that fiery play of colors in the direct light with vivid rainbows.
Another feather in the cap for moissanite stud earrings is its hardness. With a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, moissanite is the second hardest gem after diamond (score 10). This extreme hardness keeps moissanite earring studs reasonably free from scratches and wear of daily usage and will surely keep their brilliance for years.
With the remarkable double refraction, unusual for the other gemstones, moissanite makes scintillation all the more enhanced as light breaks into two rays entering the stone. This exquisite optical feature lends to moissanite the exceptional brilliance and sparkle it has always had.
Moissanite makes a flexible and ethical substitute for diamond. As a stone manufactured in the laboratory, it alleviates the moral dilemma regarding mined diamonds, thus giving you more beauty but at a cost-effective price. Thanks to the most modern engineering, moissanite earring-stud designs are available in an endless assortment of cuts and sizes to let customers enjoy the luxury without compromise.
Designed brilliantly for the elegant yet affordable, our collection of moissanite earring studs at Millennium Jewelery has almost endless fun styles for an everyday, special occasion, and lifetime moissanite earrings to dazzle.
So check out our collection and let your ears be adorned with a timeless sparkle!