The Star-Born Gem with Unmatched Brilliance - Moissanite
What Is Moissanite?
Imagine holding a piece of something that fell from the sky. That’s where the story of moissanite begins.
A Discovery Written in the Stars
Back in 1893, a French scientist named Henri Moissan made an extraordinary find. In Arizona, inside a crater carved by a meteorite, he discovered tiny crystalline particles. At first, he thought they were diamonds. But after closer examination, he realized these crystals were something else entirely—silicon carbide, a mineral never seen before on Earth.
That gem would later bear his name. And the Nobel Prize in Chemistry? He won that too.
Here’s the thing about natural moissanite, though. It’s incredibly rare. So rare that you can’t find it in quantities large enough to create jewelry. The moissanite you see today? It’s laboratory-created—born from decades of perfecting the process first sparked by Moissan’s discovery.
From Meteorite to Masterpiece
After years of trial and error, scientists figured out how to synthesize those star-born particles. The result is what many now call the world’s most brilliant gemstone. Not bad for something that started as cosmic dust.
We introduced moissanite to the world nearly 30 years ago. Back then, it was a revelation—a way to bring that otherworldly sparkle into fine jewelry without relying on mining. Today, it’s become a favorite for anyone who wants brilliance without compromise.
Not All Moissanite Is Created Equal
Here’s something important to know. As moissanite grew in popularity—from small artisans to the biggest jewelry retailers—not every stone on the market lived up to the original.
That’s where SYMARA™ moissanite comes in. Created through our original patented process, each stone is hand-cut by master cutters using techniques developed over three decades. Every moissanite 4mm and larger carries our Signature engraving on the girdle. It’s our way of saying: this is the real thing. The World’s Most Brilliant Gem.
How Moissanite Compares to Diamond
Let’s talk about what makes moissanite special—beyond its celestial origins.
Durability That Lasts
On the Mohs Hardness scale, moissanite scores a 9.25. Only diamond ranks higher. That means it resists scratching and abrasion beautifully. Wear it every day, for years, and it’ll still look as pristine as the day you first put it on.
Brilliance That Stands Out
Brilliance is really just a fancy word for sparkle. And moissanite? It sparkles like nothing else. With a refractive index of 2.65, it’s quantifiably the most brilliant gemstone on Earth. Light enters, bounces around, and comes back at you with a intensity that’s hard to look away from.
Fire That Catches Your Eye
You know those flashes of color you see when light hits a gem just right? That’s fire—or dispersion. As light moves through moissanite at different wavelengths, it breaks into beautiful bursts of color. It’s one of the most recognizable qualities of a well-cut moissanite, and honestly? It never gets old.
Why Moissanite Belongs in Your Collection
Moissanite isn’t diamond. It’s not trying to be. It’s something else entirely—a gem with its own story, its own character, its own kind of brilliance. Born from the stars, perfected by hand, and made to be worn every day.
Whether you’re looking for an engagement ring, a wedding band, or something just because, moissanite brings something nothing else can: a sparkle that started in space and found its way to you.