Gem Stone King Moissanite Sterling Engagement Ring What to Know

Gem Stone King Moissanite Sterling Silver alternative diamond Engagement Ring

When it comes to engagement rings, the appeal of a diamond is undeniable: it’s sparkle, brilliance, fire, and clarity! But ethical and environmental concerns over diamond-mining cause many to seek a non-diamond alternative. There are beautiful colored gemstone engagement ring options, but if you love the traditional and classic look of a diamond, an outstanding conflict-free alternative is Moissanite. Gem Stone King combines the conflict-free Moissanite with a traditional diamond engagement ring setting that’s perfect for the classic but responsible woman: the Gem Stone King .925 Sterling Silver Solitaire with Accent Stones Created Moissanite Engagement Ring.

Gem Stone King Moissanite Sterling Silver alternative diamond Engagement Ring

Gem Stone King Moissanite Sterling Silver alternative diamond Engagement Ring is conflict-free and has all the beauty of a natural diamond

WHY CONSIDER MOISSANITE FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING

Moissanite is a naturally occurring and chemically produced stone that structurally is an exceptional match for the look of a diamond. Moissanite is a conflict-free gemstone that is environmentally and ethically responsible.

Created Moissanite emulates natural diamond characteristics so well that it easily fools the naked eye, especially when mounted on a traditional setting such as found on this Gem Stone King engagement ring.

Created Moissanite has a particularly clear, flawless clarity. The result is a conflict-free, traditional diamond engagement ring look, and style but at a far more attractive price point than a diamond of the same carat size can offer.

DIAMOND VERSES MOISSANITE SPECIFICS

Of diamond alternatives, Moissanite is an excellent choice. Not only is this diamond alternative conflict-free, but its’ fire, clarity, and brilliance closely match the attributes of a natural diamond.

BRILLANCE

Diamonds are so well loved mostly due to their unique brilliant sparkle, measured by something called a Brilliance Refraction Index. A diamonds’ Brilliance Refraction Index is higher than rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Moissanite’s “Brilliance Refraction Index” just slightly brighter than a natural diamond, but not so bright as to look fake or too “blingy”. There is a natural elegance to natural and created Moissanite.

This created Moissanite has the brilliance of a diamond with the rare silver based reflection

FIRE

There’s more fire (the dispersion of light or colored reflections seen when turning or tilting the stone) to a Moissanite than a diamond, giving the look of a high-grade, exceptional clarity diamond.

Fire is often masked on darker gemstones, so if you want both high fire and a diamond alternative, Moissanite makes an ideal engagement ring choice.

The cut enhances the fire of the stone

CLARITY

The chemical structure of both created and natural Moissanite is flawless in terms of having little to no visible cloudiness, inclusions, irregularities or blemishes, resulting in a clarity comparable to a high-grade diamond but without appearing so transparent as to look fake or glass-like.

HARDNESS

Moissanite is slightly less hard as a diamond but harder and more durable than other non-diamond engagement stones such as rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.

ABOUT THIS GEM STONE KING DIAMOND ALTERNATIVE MOISSIANTE RING DESIGN

As seen worn on the ring finger

As seen worn on the ring finger

FOCAL STONE

The cut is timeless brilliant round, which gives the most sparkle. The stone is IJK which is a faint color classification. It is held in a four prong setting to lend a traditional diamond link. It has a DEW (Diamond Equivalent Weight) of almost one carat (.95).

It has an exceptionally diamond-like look with lovely sparkle. I like the modern yet classic look. The size of the stone feels just right to me, understated but not chintzy looking or too gaudy or large.

SIDE STONES

The ring has ten side stones embedded in the band, five on each side. These stones are eye clean, round cut Cubic Zirconia. The smaller side stones are each 1.5 mm wide and long.

Small Cubic Zirconia side stones work well with a Moissanite focal gemstone. While Cubic Zirconias lack the brilliance of a Moissanite, (that colorless light sparkle), they do hold have that rainbow fire, especially with the right cut. This rainbow fire on these round cut smaller stones lends a nice subtle but eye-catching sparkle.

Five round cut side stones flank each side

The band detailing and round cut gives subtle sparkle and interest without outshining the focal stone

BAND

The band is .925 Sterling Silver that has a modern yet timeless engraved pattern and a traditional white gold look. The high shine compliments the brilliant sparkle of the embedded side stones and the focal stone.

.925 Sterling Silver band pattern and setting

.925 Sterling Silver band pattern and setting are both traditional yet modern

.925 Sterling Silver band with embedded side stones and pattern

.925 Sterling Silver band side view of four prong setting

WHY BUY A DIAMOND-ALTERNATIVE RING FROM GEM STONE KING

The Gem Stone King family has been in the diamond business for over 100 years. All Gem Stone King diamonds are conflict-free from authorized sources with a Kimberley certificate.

As a New York City-based diamond wholesaler, Gem Stone King oversees local production to keep costs low while employing old world methods with modern technology. They sell jewelry online directly to consumers. Because of this, they offer a much higher quality item that is typically seen for the price point.

Gem Stone King double box presentation

CONCLUSION

While there are many environmentally and socially conscious conflict-free engagement ring options available, few offer the look of a traditional diamond as well as this Gem Stone King Moissanite Engagement Ring does. It is conflict-free without forsaking any of the timeless diamond features of fire, brilliance, durability, clarity, and sparkle that are typically seen in a classic style engagement ring.

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find the Gem Stone King 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire w/ Accent Stones Created Moissanite Engagement Ring at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZTXQ9T

Interested in Conflict-free Moissanite and the timeless style of Gem Stone King, but want a different cut or colored side stones? Find the full Gem Stone King Moissanite collection at:

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Style Chicks received the Gem Stone King 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire with Accent Stones Created Moissanite Engagement Ring in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

23 Responses

  1. Joleen Miles says:

    So sparkly!

  2. Lynn Starr says:

    Love conflict free! This is really pretty.

  3. Lela Scott says:

    I love this ring!

  4. Melody Rhodes says:

    What a gorgeous ring! It has a really vintage free to it with the details, but it is modern at the same time. And conflict-free makes it even better!

  5. Leigh Emmett says:

    This reminds me of my paternal grandmother’s ring.

    Leigh

  6. Sylvia Kay says:

    Keep these gorgeous pieces coming! Love all the jewelry lately.

    S

  7. Ali Richards says:

    Moissanite really is pretty – and I love the details of this ring!

  8. Margaret Simpkin says:

    When my husband and I got engaged it was so hard to find a conflict free ring. This is a gorgeous one!

  9. Shelia says:

    Love the cut.

  10. Imogen Tailor says:

    This is a lot nicer than a lot of the conflict-free alternatives.

  11. Tillie Coleman says:

    There is another piece of theirs that I really like in this collection. Thanks for the heads-up!

  12. Gabrielle Ott says:

    Love the details!

  13. Leslie Williams says:

    Classy!!!!!

    L

  14. Susan Freeman says:

    Love the sparkle!

  15. Tania Barlow says:

    I love Gem Stone King!

  16. Laila Bishop says:

    This is a really nice line. Great article!

  17. Victoria Bush says:

    I love Sterling Silver bands like this. Works on cooler skin tones.

  18. Jasmine Walters says:

    Thise side stones are gorgeous.

  19. Isabelle Barnet says:

    Definitely a timeless look!

  20. Courtney Erickson says:

    I love the variations they have on this ring – different bands and side stones.

  21. Tracy Clemens says:

    Great collection – would love this and one of the sets of earrings they have.

  22. Valerie Platt says:

    I love the variant with the ruby side stones.

  23. Rosanna Bowman says:

    So gorg!

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