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A bright crisp moissanite stone beside a duller hazy cubic zirconia stone of the same size

Moissanite vs Cubic Zirconia: How Each One Ages After a Year

Hardness, brilliance, and what actually happens to each stone after a year of daily wear — including the cases where cubic zirc...

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9mm and 12mm moissanite cluster stud earrings side by side beside a millimetre ruler

9mm vs 12mm Cluster Earrings: What Size Looks Best?

Three millimeters apart, and they look nothing alike on the ear. What the mm measurement actually refers to, who each size suit...

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4mm moissanite tennis chain laid in a curve beside a cloth tape measure on a pale neutral surface

Tennis Chain Sizing: How to Choose 18, 20 or 22 Inches

The length is the only real decision when you buy a tennis chain. Here are the three lengths we make, where each one sits, and ...

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Steel tweezers holding an eye-clean VVS moissanite stone beside a jeweler's loupe

What Is VVS Moissanite? D-Color and Clarity Explained

VVS is a clarity grade and D-color is a color grade. What they mean, where the scales come from, who assigns them on moissanite...

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Handheld thermal diamond tester probe touching a round moissanite stud earring in a silver four-prong setting

Does Moissanite Pass a Diamond Tester? The Honest Answer

A thermal diamond tester reads moissanite as diamond because moissanite conducts heat almost the way diamond does. Here is what...

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Sterling silver moissanite clover tennis bracelet on a polishing cloth with a soft brush

Does Sterling Silver Last? Durability, Scratches and Tarnish

How durable sterling silver really is, why it scratches, what actually fails on a piece, and the tarnish routine that keeps .92...

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Moissanite tennis chain laid across a folded knit sweater with sunglasses and a grey tee

How to Style a Tennis Chain: 5 Looks for Every Occasion

Style a tennis chain by settling width and length first. Here is how to pick both, five ways to wear the result, and the layeri...

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Loose colorless moissanite stones on a folded cream cloth with a jeweler's loupe and tweezers

Where Does Moissanite Come From? The Space Gem Origin Story

Naturally occurring moissanite comes from space. It formed inside dying stars, reached Earth in meteorites, and is far too rare...

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Six loose moissanite stones in a row showing round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear and princess outlines

Moissanite Ring Cuts: Which Shape Suits Your Hand?

The shape you choose changes how a moissanite reads on your hand, how much fire you see, and how easy it is to spot a badly cut...

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Moissanite cluster studs beside a bowl of warm soapy water, soft brush and microfibre cloth

How to Clean Moissanite Jewelry at Home (The Right Way)

Moissanite is one of the most durable gemstones on earth - but it still needs a little care to keep its famous sparkle. Here's ...

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A loose round brilliant moissanite stone resting in an open cream ring box with gem tweezers beside it

Is Moissanite Good for an Engagement Ring? The Honest Answer

Moissanite engagement rings are growing fast - but is it the right choice? We answer every question you're too afraid to Google...

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Macro photograph of a 925 stamp on the inside of a polished silver ring band

What .925 Sterling Silver Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)

The .925 stamp is the one number on a piece of silver jewelry that is defined in law rather than by marketing. Here is what it ...

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