Moissanite was initially discovered in 1893 by a French scientist named Henri Moissan, known for winning a Nobel Prize. He discovered genuine Moissanite inside of a crater in Arizona that was created by a meteorite. When he discovered it, he thought he found diamonds, but later found that it was made of silicon carbide.
Refractive Index (Brilliance): 2.65 | Diamonds: 2.40
Dispersion (Fire): 1.04 | Diamonds: .044
Hardness: 9.5/10 | Diamonds 10/10
Natural Moissanite is very very rare on earth, so we must offer Lab Grown Moissanite, which is grown from the same natural materials the original genuine stones were made from. They are engineered to shimmer and shine with extreme fire, but scientifically they are unlike a diamond. Moissanite is the only man-made stone that we will work with, because of the unique properties and they’re absolutely conflict-free.
These stones are not 'fake diamonds' at all. They are appreciated as an alternative, as their own special type of stone. The type of fire and brilliance is unmatched by even the best diamonds on earth because they shimmer rainbow tones, and have a higher refractive index. They have natural inclusions similar to all gemstones on earth because they are indeed all uniquely grown.
Main Stone
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Shape | Cut: Pear | Brilliant
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Carat weight: Approximately .65 carat
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Color: Colorless to the naked eye, g-j
- Lovely medium size, perfect size for most any size finger.
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Height: 7mm
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Width: 5mm
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Clarity: Extreme clarity, vvs2 to si1, no inclusions seen with the naked eye.
- Note: Inclusions and detail seen here are 20-40x zoom.
Our Imogene Setting
- Solid 14k gold of your choice
- Dainty 1.5mm to 2.5mm at the palm, for strength.
- Six 1.3mm clear white accent natural diamonds
- Polished finish
- Ethically sourced diamonds and gold
Return / Exchange
Unavailable. This ring is custom made to your specifications and is considered a custom piece.
Timing
This piece is made to your specifications after you order. Please allow 3-4 weeks to make before shipment.
You agree to our standard jewelry policies when you make a purchase. Get in touch for any little thing.
Current timelines
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In-stock ring, not sized: 2-5 business days until shipment
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In-stock ring, sized to your size (customized): 7-16 business days until shipment
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Chosen stone + Chosen setting: 4-8 weeks until shipment
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Completely custom: Open to budgets $6,500+. Click here.
Return/Exchange Policy
- Item purchased as the metal and size that we have pre-made and pre-sized, (see size in listing information.)
- Return this item back to us within a 1 week (7 day) window from the day it was received.
- Return fee: $120 (This fee is waived if upgrading with a piece that is over $1k USD original order.)
- Exchange available upon return, no fee.
- You use our shipping label that we will send to you with proper insurance and signature confirmation.
- Email to start your return/exchange: hello@midwinter.co