Moissanite
Moissanite · Radiant or Cushion modified brilliant hybrid
Excellent Cut
Carat
1.50 - 2.00 ct equivalent
Color
D-E-F (Colorless range)
Clarity
VVS1 (Eye-clean, high clarity)
Shape
Radiant or Cushion modified brilliant hybrid
Overall Assessment
This stone exhibits the characteristic 'doubling' and extreme fire patterns associated with moissanite rather than natural diamond. The intense rainbow flashes and facet structure strongly suggest a high-quality lab-grown moissanite.
Cut Quality
Excellent
Brilliance
Very High (Higher refractive index than diamond)
Fire
Extreme (Dispersion is 0.104, double that of a natural diamond)
Scintillation
High/Disco-ball effect
Proportions
High crown, shallow-medium pavilion, crushed ice facet pattern
Symmetry
Very Good
Polish
Excellent
Fluorescence
None (Moissanite typically does not exhibit diamond-like fluorescence)
Inclusions
None visible; potential needle inclusions under 10x magnification common for silicon carbide
Blemishes
None visible; sharp facet junctions
Origin
Lab-grown (Silicon Carbide)
Treatment Detection
None (As-grown)
Estimated Value
$100 - $350 USD
Certification Estimate
GRA (Global Gemological Research Academy) or similar moissanite specialist lab
Investment Potential
Low (Moissanite is a consumer luxury good with little resale/investment value)
Similar Diamonds
CVD Lab-grown diamonds with 'crushed ice' radiant cuts
Setting Suggestions
Double-prong solitaire in Platinum or 14k White Gold to enhance colorless brilliance
Care & Maintenance
Frequent cleaning with mild soap to remove 'oil slick' films common on moissanite
Interesting Facts
Moissanite has a higher refractive index than diamond, causing more rainbow light return