Monthly Archives: November 2015

  1. Making the Grade

    Since the release of Forever One™, the first colorless grade of moissanite from Charles & Colvard®, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about how moissanite is graded and what “colorless” really means. This post will show you what goes on behind the scenes during the grading process at Charles & Colvard HQ in Morrisville, NC. We even asked some of the resident experts some of your pressing questions about grading and Forever One™!

    You might be familiar with GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) Diamond Color Grading Scale. Moissanite is actually graded for color using the same scale. However, “color” is a bit misleading; it is a stone’s LACK of visible color that determines its color grade. The GIA color grading scale ranges from D to Z. D is the m

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  2. A Moissanite Holiday Gift Guide

    The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start searching for those perfect gifts for friends and family. Of course, what better gift could there be than the sparkle and beauty of moissanite? Below, we’ve selected some of our favorite moissanite jewelry styles and categorized them for your shopping pleasure. We hope you find something perfect for everyone on your gift list!

    Gifts under $150

    Looking for big sparkle on a small budget? We’ve got you covered with the eight items shown below. All of them feature the beauty of moissanite, and none of them will break the bank.

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  3. Trend Alert: Two-Toned Rings

    Here at Moissy.com, we spend a lot of time talking about sparkly gemstones. However, gemstones are only part of what makes an awesome piece of jewelry – the metals are important, too! Lately we’ve been seeing a lot of fabulous rings featuring two metals, and we think the contrast look is strikingly stylish. Below are seven of our favorite two-toned moissanite rings.

    Engagement Ring, Nodeform, from $920

    Engagement Ring, Nodeform, from $920

    This ring offers a mix of both metals and textures. The mirror finished 18K yellow gold of the bezel settings and detailing provides a lovely contrast to the hammered pal

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  4. So You Want To Be A Jewelry Designer...

    Creating jewelry, whether for a business or just for fun, can be a rewarding and exciting experience. However, if you’ve ever considered designing your own jewelry, you may have hit a roadblock on how to get started.

    Luckily, there are many paths that can lead toward a career (or hobby) in jewelry design. They range from formal education to self-teaching, from universities to public library books. Fortunately, all of these different roads can result in having fun while learning, and if you decide to go into business for yourself you may even make a profit!

    A number of successful jewelry designers do have formal training and university degrees in fields such as Metalsmithing, Studio Arts, and Jewelry Design. Some even hold Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in these or related fields.

    If you’re interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree or MFA in a jewelry-design or metals-related fields, there are many high-quality programs to which you can apply. Acc

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  5. Trend Alert: Bypass Rings

    Unlike typical ring bands, bypass bands don’t meet at the same point; instead, they curve above or below the midpoint of the center stone. There’s something to be said about bypass ring styles that makes them so contemporary and chíc. Perhaps it’s the flowing lines, or maybe the way they draw the eye to the featured gemstone. Either way, we’re fans. The images shown below, present seven of our favorite bypass looks featuring the brilliance and beauty of moissanite.

    Twist White Gold Engagement Ring, Alchemy House Jewellery, from $976.56

    Twist White Gold Engagement Ring,

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