topic Re: Moissanite in Jewelry

Moissanite

sunshine 919 — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:10:44 GMT

Good morning everyone. Well I finally took the plunge. I have been wanting Moissanite for a long time. I ordered a band from JTV. I will post my review when it arrives. I don't think I have seen one in person but I do remember seeing one on TV years ago and thought how pretty they are. The ring I purchased today has good reviews and it was under $150.00 so we shall see. Have a nice Sunday everyone.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:39:02 GMT

I have a friend (well an acquaintance) I know who collects moissanite. She swears by it's beauty. I guess a lot of people do. It always seems expensive to me. I have to wonder why your's was so inexpensive?

I'll be curious to hear what you think of it; as my friend has told me her's costs hundreds of dollars for the smallest stones.

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millieshops — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:52:07 GMT

@Annabellethecat66Lots of times with anything lab-created, it's the setting that adds to the price. I've seen Moissanite for thousands of dollars, but that was when gold was 50% more costly than now and ther setting were large and heavy. The prices told me to wear the rings I already owned! Smaller diamond presence, but pretty enough on my hand.

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sunshine 919 — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:55:37 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
I have a friend (well an acquaintance) I know who collects moissanite. She swears by it's beauty. I guess a lot of people do. It always seems expensive to me. I have to wonder why your's was so inexpensive?

I'll be curious to hear what you think of it; as my friend has told me her's costs hundreds of dollars for the smallest stones.

Hello Annabelle, it can be more expensive. However, JTV has all price ranges. For instance mine is silver not gold and the stones are small. For me this is a try me piece. If you go to JTV you will see more expensive ones that are in gold. I am happy that they have a range of prices for people like me who would like to own a piece but not ready to invest a lot to try it. I bet your friends collection is beautiful.

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:43:04 GMT

there are different levels of quality of moissanite...and the "stones" price are based on the level and the size. Yes, it is pricey considering it is not a natural stone. However, if you are interested in building a beautiful engagement ring and don't wish/can't spend the money on an ering and/or if you are committed to buying a nonblood money stone, it can be a wonderful alternative. A platinum band with a premium 2ct stone can cost about 2K...compared to a colorless xxx diamond at about 30K. Just depends on you values and priorities.

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GSPgirl — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:38:40 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
I have a friend (well an acquaintance) I know who collects moissanite. She swears by it's beauty. I guess a lot of people do. It always seems expensive to me. I have to wonder why your's was so inexpensive?

I'll be curious to hear what you think of it; as my friend has told me her's costs hundreds of dollars for the smallest stones.

I believe the patten has expired. We've been waiting for that, so that other companies can produce Moissanite. Competition is good.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:48:08 GMT

I have some from before the patent expired (NOT purchased from JTV, however) and they are lovely stones. I bought two 5mm stones that I set in 14k gold stud findings. I can put them next to my diamonds and you'd never know the different.

The difference between Moissanite and CZ is just monumental. Moissanite looks like diamonds and CZs look like glass.

I was in a jewelry store one time with my Moissanite studs on and a little solitaire 1ct necklace, as they went together really well. I got compliments on my diamond earrings from the employees when they cleaned my jewelry for me. kachaw! hehe

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Kachina624 — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:33:34 GMT

@sunshine 919 Just make sure the stones don't have a yellowish tinge. Send it back if they do. A nice Moissanite piece of jewelry is a treasure to admire and enjoy. I have a good size ring in a heavy WG setting I got when the Shop at Home channel went out of business. I've had people walk across a large room and ask to see it as it's so sparkly. I've really enjoyed owning it.

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Goldengate8361 — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:57:00 GMT

I have several moissanite pieces and they are fantastic! I honestly prefer them over diamonds. I think moissanite is the best you can buy!

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:59:33 GMT

@sunshine 919 I've never seen it. I didn't know much about this stone. The only stone I have a definite opinion about is diamond. I really don't care for diamonds, yet I own a few (my late husband) but many QVC fake diamonds.

Ever since I saw that movie (I think it was called Blood Diamond) and I read that there are many times over more diamonds in the world than any stone. I read that companies like De Beers keep them in safes to raise up the cost of diamonds. I don't know if that's true.....fake new...Ha!

I don't know if you ever saw my story about my friend and I? We were at a very large Mall with lots of jewelry stores. We walked into 2 of them and each time the people came flying over to me to try to sell me things and almost knocked down my friend.

My jewelry is kind of big and flashy and I always wear "at least" two rings (or more on each finger). On reason I might wear 2 on the same finger is because I have large knuckles and getting them over the knuckles (arthritis) and then my fingers look a little like Porky Pig's (chubby)...

My friend's small stones on her rings cost maybe $ 5,000 but they are maybe small tanzanite, like that. It really frustrates her but I tell her she likes the rings and that's what matters.

She always (I think she's kidding...maybe not) that we are going to get robbed because of my flashy jewelry and I always say I will tell the robbers, "Oh! OK...give me a minute to get it off". Ha!

Take care...sweet girl!

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sunshine 919 — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 02:46:58 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@sunshine 919 Just make sure the stones don't have a yellowish tinge. Send it back if they do. A nice Moissanite piece of jewelry is a treasure to admire and enjoy. I have a good size ring in a heavy WG setting I got when the Shop at Home channel went out of business. I've had people walk across a large room and ask to see it as it's so sparkly. I've really enjoyed owning it.

Thanks Kachina, I will check the stones carefully. Since I have never owned one I will definitely take your advice in what to look out for. Thanks.. If you get a chance can you post a picture of yours.

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AKgirl2 — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:03:54 GMT

@SilverLover in CT ~ your ring is very pretty, enjoy it and wear it in good health.

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esmeraldagooch — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 23:05:49 GMT

I have several pieces of moissanite 4 are white and one is canary. I like them and they were a great purchase. Sometimes I buy them already made, sometimes as loose stones and have them set. They look more like diamonds than cz do. The larger the stone the more likely they will have a visable greenish yellow gray tinge.

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tsavorite — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 02:37:59 GMT

I ordered a few different styles of Moissanite from JTV....both rings were in silver yet I felt VERY expensive....$400 to $600. The cushion main stone was ok but the side tiny stones were dull had zero sparkle....and they were rough between fingers. The other was a invisible set ring...with a strange band that didn't work at all with the main ring....again in sterling. No sparkle to my eye on this one at all....hated it on sight. And finally the most expensive one was a retangular cut with trillion side stones...I thought for sure this one would be a knock out. But for some reason the main stone had a slight yellowish tint...just barely there but for $600 it shouldn't have any yellow to it. The whole ring just looked fake to my eye...they all did. No better then the CZ's I have.

I also ordered one from Evine....Judy Crowell...had 3 smaller stones in it...sterling. Now these stones were bright....white...had great cutting to my eye. I just didn't like that obivious sterling silver mounting made it look fake! so back it went.

I then tried a white gold moissanite ring....thru Khol's....had a 30% off coupon....lovely ring....but very very very light weight for the money ($1000) and I swear the moissanite in it looked no better then CZ's I have! Love Kohl's so easy to return went right back to a local store and done...easy.

There must be quality differences for sure....and maybe some of the larger solitare styles won't cut mustard....but these weren't huge stones either.

Good luck to you....I have come to think that a gold setting is best if I am going to be paying that much money. Not sure if moissanite resale value is there...but mostly it's about the metal in that area.

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SilverLover in CT — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 01:22:21 GMT

Thank you! It arrived today and exceeded my expectations! The stones are clear, the setting is a nice weight, and it's beyond sparkly!

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sunshine 919 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:02:04 GMT

Finally got my ring and I have to say it is a sparkler. It is a 5 band stone band. TCW.80 although the stones are small they have a destinctive sparkle. I like it and it is comfortable enough to be an everyday ring. I think when they have another moissanite show I will probably get a bigger piece. Stones are clear no dullness at all. The stones show a lot of color.The ring is substantial. Has a little bit of weight to it I Like the bar setting. .Looks like it is made well. We shall see.