Frequently Asked Questions

Moissanite is a gemstone discovered in a meteor crater by Nobel Prize winner Henri Moissan. He first mistook moissanite (silicon carbide) for diamond (carbon) in 1893 but identified it correctly later on in 1904.

These days, moissanite is used for jewellery making around the world as an alternative to diamonds.

To learn more about moissanite, check out our free Comparing the Carats guide.

There are many reasons for this, including:

1. Moissanite occurs so rarely naturally, that it is now made in a laboratory setting. So you can be sure that nobody was harmed through earth mining if you choose moissanite.
2. Due to being lab grown, the quality of stone purchased is likely to be of a much higher grade and be better value for money.
3. Moissanite has some of the best qualities including more fire, brilliance and lustre than any other gems.

To learn more about moissanite, check out our free Comparing the Carats guide.

We created a chart for this purpose. It compares our Everspark Moissanite stones to diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

Everspark Moissanite Comparison Guide

© Everspark 2020-2023. Guide produced based on information courtesy of the GIA Handbook of Identification.

As you can see, Everspark Moissanite is not only the most beautiful gemstone, it is also incredibly durable, being the second hardest gemstone in the world. It has the best ratings in fire, brilliance and lustre.

With Everspark Moissanite, you can choose to have the best forever stone on the planet without compromising on quality.  To learn more about moissanite, check out our free Comparing the Carats guide.