Color of Moissanite

1.  Is Moissanite available in different colors?

Yes.  Most Moissanite sold today is near-colorless.  However, a limited quantity of green Moissanite (light, medium and dark) is also available.

2.  Is Moissanite graded on the GIA diamond color grading scale?

No.  The standard GIA diamond color grading scale is not designed to rate Moissanite.  Unlike diamonds, which range from colorless to brownish to fancy yellow, Charles & Colvard created Moissanite can carry undertones across the board from green to yellow to gray.  It is a beautifully brilliant, highly dispersive jewel that stands on its own, creating a unique jewelry category.  Only near-colorless Moissanite graded as "VG - Very Good" is available for sale.

3.  Can the color of Moissanite change?

No.  There are no known situations in which the color of Moissanite has been permanently changed.

Clarity of Moissanite

1.  Does Moissanite have any identifying characteristics such as inclusions?

Though Moissanite is not sold with eye-visible inclusions, needle-like inclusions are inherent to the crystal growth process and can be seen under magnification.

2.  How is Moissanite graded for clarity?

Using a 10x loupe, each individual jewel is examined for inclusions that may affect the optical performance of the jewel.  Only Moissanite graded as "eye-clean" is available for sale.

Cut of Moissanite

1.  Are Moissanite jewel hand cut or mass produced?

Every Charles & Colvard created Moissanite jewel is precisely calibrated and hand cut by a master technician to create maximum brilliance and to spark the ultimate fire.

2.  What shapes are available?

While Standard Round Brilliant continues to be the most popular cut for Moissanite, fancy cuts such as Cushion, Heart, Marquise, Octagon, Oval, Pear, Princess, Radiant, Square Brilliant, Triangle and Trillion are also available in limited quantities.