Moissanite, The World's Most Brilliant Gem®
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Better Made, Better Cut
Moissanite is one of the rarest minerals found in nature, and we've made it our mission to share its beauty and brilliance with the world. Our experts have recreated moissanite in a lab to deliver you an artfully crafted, socially responsible and eternally brilliant gemstone.
Redefining Luxury
Forever One is our premium brand of moissanite, and it's helping create new standards within the fine jewelry industry. Forever One moissanite is a brilliant choice at a fraction of the cost of a comparable diamond.
Better for the World
We prioritize environmental and ethical responsibility in the creation of our moissanite. The beauty and premium quality of our gems, paired with our commitment to our principles, makes Forever One moissanite a superior, sustainable and conflict-free gemstone.
Created with Intention to Defy Expectation
Forever One is the epitome of created moissanite. It’s the outcome of over 20 years of continued innovation, and is available in two color grades: colorless and near-colorless.
The Promise of Forever™
Every Forever One gem comes with a limited lifetime warranty that protects against damage to the stone and any changes in color, clarity or brilliance. Your Forever One gemstone is guaranteed to remain just as beautiful as the day you bought it.
Charles & Colvard Created Moissanite®
We've been creating moissanite for more than two decades and have spent this time tirelessly refining the way we produce this beautiful, man-made gemstone. We’re dedicated to creating better products and developing better techniques to enhance the stunning brilliance of our moissanite.
A Cut Above the Rest
Gemstone comparison guide
Brilliance Refraction Index (RI)
| Charles & Colvard Moissanite: 2.65-2.69 |
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| Diamond: 2.42 |
| Ruby: 1.77 |
| Sapphire: 1.77 |
| Emerald: 1.58 |
Fire Dispersion
| Charles & Colvard Moissanite: 0.104 |
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| Diamond: 0.044 |
| Ruby: 0.018 |
| Sapphire: 0.018 |
| Emerald: 0.014 |
Hardness Mohs Scale
| Charles & Colvard Moissanite: 9.25-9.50 |
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| Diamond: 10 |
| Ruby: 9 |
| Sapphire: 9 |
| Emerald: 7.5 |
Toughness
| Charles & Colvard Moissanite: Excellent |
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| Diamond: Good to Excellent* |
| Ruby: Excellent** |
| Sapphire: Excellent** |
| Emerald: Poor to Good |
*In cleavage direction, toughness is "good."**Except twinned stones.