How is moissanite made?
Diamonds have long been a symbol of wealth. In many cultures around the world, engagement is also an indispensable part. Engagement rings are usually decorated with diamonds from all over the world. However, due to the negative reputation of diamond mining, other gems are becoming more and more popular. One of the most prominent choices is moissanite. But what is moissanite made of? How is moissanite made? Is moissanite a natural gem? Let's answer these questions and many others below.
What is the manufacturing process in moissanite?
Lely process is a proven method to manufacture high-quality gemstones, which has all the excellent qualities of natural diamonds. This process not only makes gems possible, but also is more environmentally friendly than diamond mining. This makes it an excellent choice for environmental buyers in the 21st century. But in essence, the process of how to make moissanite is relatively similar to its formation in nature. The main difference is that the conditions for its formation are created in the laboratory.
How is moissanite made?
This process imitates nature. The silicon carbide powder is heated in a controlled way until it is converted into gas, and the elements are carefully balanced and moissanite is formed in a few months. Crystal formation may take up to two months. Because the process is complex and takes a long time, the number of moissanite that can be produced is limited, thus further improving its value.
Moissanite quality
As you may know, the quality of diamonds and precious stones is classified by four C methods, including clarity, carat, cut and color. Due to the way of making in moissanite, these gems are superior to natural diamonds in most fields.
Because of its high dispersion, moissanite is one of the best gemstones in cutting, because it is not easy to break and can be cut into the finest details. As far as clarity is concerned, moissanite does have some inclusions, but it is obviously different from other gems or diamonds.
Since moissanite can cut while keeping its burning, you can find a large-sized moissanite at a fraction of the price of a similar diamond. Finally, although most moissanite are transparent, they may be naturally gray, yellow or green.
How to rate the cleanliness of moissanite?
Clarity grading is the process of determining moissanite defects, and moissanite is also called inclusion. Inclusions are the common characteristics of all gems, which is why the severity and visibility of inclusions are effective methods to determine the clarity of a specific gem.
Since we answered the question "Is moissanite man-made?" and learned that moissanite is relatively easy to cut, we know that the flaws in this type of gem are rarely visible to the naked eye. In fact, in most cases, you need to zoom in to see the contents.
As far as grading system is concerned, it follows the same principles as any other system, from defect-free to including:
- FL - flawless
- IF - internally-flawless
- VVS1; VVS2 - very, very slightly included
- VS1; VS2 - very slightly included
- SI1; SI2 - slightly included
- I1; I2; I3 - included
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