What is Moissanite?

The world's most brilliant stone. And its history is as extraordinary as its sparkle.

Moissanite was discovered in 1893 by scientist Henri Moissan inside a meteorite that fell in Arizona. What he found was not a diamond, it was something different, something more brilliant. A gem that the universe had created long before us.

Today, moissanite is produced in a laboratory with the same chemical composition as the original stone — silicon carbide — and with optical properties that surpass those of diamonds in every objective measure.

How is it different from a diamond?

Brilliance
Moissanite has a refractive index of 2.65, higher than that of a diamond (2.42). This means it disperses more light and shines more intensely — especially visible outdoors and under natural light.

Hardness
Moissanite has a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond (10). It is the second hardest stone in the world — resistant to daily wear, scratches, and the passage of time.

Ethical and Sustainable
Unlike earth-mined diamonds, moissanite is created in a laboratory in a controlled manner, with no environmental impact and no conflict of origin. The stone of the future, made today.

Accessible
A 1-carat moissanite costs between 85% and 95% less than an equivalent diamond — with the same or better optical properties. It's not a compromise. It's a smart decision.

How is Zivaria moissanite graded?

All Zivaria moissanites are:
· D Color — the highest grading, equivalent to a perfect colorless diamond
· VVS1 Clarity — virtually flawless, with no visible inclusions
· GRA Certified — the international reference body for moissanite gemology

Is there a noticeable difference from a diamond?

Not to the naked eye. Even jewelers need special instruments to distinguish them. The real difference is in the price — and in the awareness of having made a better choice.

Moissanite is not a diamond imitation.
It is an extraordinary stone with its own identity.

At Zivaria, we choose it because it is the best.