If you are looking to purchase moissanite rings or pendants, you will have a unique piece of jewelry. Moissanite is a naturally occurring crystal. Since it is available in such small amounts and sizes it has not been harvested much for commercial use. The crystal was discovered in 1893 by Henri Moissan. He discovered it in a meteorite. It was later learned that the meteorite had fallen to earth 50000 years before and landed in the desert in Arizona. After Moissan began studying the small fragments he discovered tiny amounts of an unidentified jewel.

Later scientists realized what potential this stone offered. They sat out to manufacture it. It has been available, commercially just since 1998. Therefore, it has been on the jewelry market for only a few years. Charles & Colvard is the leader in moissanite jewelery, but is the exclusive worldwide source of these extraordinary jewels and they issue a certificate of authenticity with each stone delivered. The moissanite engagement ring is one example of how they have caught on. The moissanite engagement rings are said to make a great alternative to diamonds.

The moissanite ring offers a popular alternative to diamonds, and other stones, because it has a dazzling brilliance. This tends to draw people’s attention to the ring much like a diamond - but at a much less expense. Some jewelers say that the moissanite stone offers the fire, brilliance, and luster that surpass that of a diamond. This stone in a ring offers great durability. Moissanite crystal is one of the hardest known to man. This makes it resistant to breaking, chipping, and scratching.

Another great thing about a moissanite ring is that it never clouds or dulls over time. It is guaranteed to never lose the optical properties once you purchase it. It is reported that years from now it will maintain the same brilliance as it had the day you purchased it.

Although moissanite rings are fairly new in jewelry stores they have already developed a reputation. This has resulted in these stones being designed as solitaire, engagement, and wedding sets. They are also available in three stone rings as well as anniversary bands. There are exquisite designed moissanite rings for women and masculine, handsome moissanites available for men.

The appeal of the moissanite rings has caught the attention of many jewelers. Many of them are now making it possible to design your own ring. For more info please Visit: www.jewelelegance.com.