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14k White Gold Moissanite Solitaire Ring (2 cttw equivalent) | 
| Brand: Amazon.com Collection
Category: Jewelry
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 39401
Metal Stamp: 14k
Metal: white-gold
Setting: 4-prong-setting
Gem Type: moissanite
Metal Weight: 4.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 2.3 x 1
ASIN: B000ML8A2M
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| Features:
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Amazon.com Product Description
Sleek Euro styling gives this brilliant Moissanite ring a look all its own. A single round-cut Moissanite stone, near colorless and with a weight equivalent to 2 carats, is showcased in a squared four-prong setting of gleaming 14 karat white gold. The modified cathedral setting nods to tradition while presenting a streamlined contemporary silhouette. Subtly squared lines are echoed in the shape of the ring shank, which is also crafted from polished 14 karat white gold. Brilliant, understated, and truly timeless in its styling, this Moissanite solitaire ring is a welcome addition to any fine jewelry collection. About Moissanite
Moissanite by Charles & Colvard is a uniquely beautiful near-colorless jewel that outperforms diamonds in terms of brilliance, luster, and fire. Also known as silicon carbide, Moissanite is a naturally occurring mineral found in limited quantities or as small particles in the earth. Large natural crystals are extremely rare, which prohibits their use in jewelry making. Recently, Charles & Colvard developed a method of duplicating this outstanding jewel, using a patented thermal growing process. The process is very difficult and expensive, thus preventing mass production. Moissanite jewels are cut to very specific proportions designed to maximize their brilliance. Learn more about Moissanite.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A disappointment November 27, 2007
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I really was hoping this ring would look similar to a diamond but when I got it, right away I could tell it wasn't even close. Then I put it up against a real diamond and two cubic zirconia rings and it absolutely looks more like a CZ than anything else. I bought this ring based on the other two good reviews but I have to disagree, this ring is a disappointment. Save your money and just buy a CZ or spend more and buy the real thing.
 A brief comment November 9, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've found Moissanite indistinguishable from diamond in day-to-day wearing. I've researched diamond simulants and substitutes extensively over the last several months, and I don't believe the websites that claim that it chips easily and they had to sell diamonds to clients to replace them, as Moissanite's hardness is actually greater than sapphire at 9.25. Also, they claim that it has a greenish cast, but that's incorrect, too, from what I've seen. Maybe the early ones did, but the one I bought doesn't. It has more of a grayish cast, which is what actual diamonds have too. Moissanite does exhibit double refraction, but that's only visible under a microscope, no one can tell with it on your finger. The diamond vested interests must be really worried about Moissanite to resort to the sort of misinformation I saw, and for good reason. The price is one-tenth of what you'd pay for a two-carat diamond, and you can put the savings in the bank or invest it, which would be the smart thing to do, especially for a young couple.
The diamond websites also claim that it's hard to find Moissanite with excellent clarity and lack of inclusions compared to the best diamonds, but still, even if true, you can't tell except under much higher magnification. Even an average quality 2 carat diamond is going to run around $12,000, but my Moissanite was only about $1400 even after taxes. The diamond websites I saw like to give you the impression that there's something wrong with Moissanite, but there's nothing wrong with having a ruby or sapphire or emerald, and as I said, Moissanite is actually slightly harder than sapphire at 9.25, and substantially harder than emerald, which is softer than sapphire at about 8.5. So really, it's like having a clear sapphire, but even harder, in terms of hardness and durability.
Moissanite does have slightly higher light dispersion and refraction than diamond, but that just makes it look a bit more sparkly. It's not as dramatic a difference as cubic zirconia, which has much higher dispersion than diamond, and now I can tell the difference with cubic zirconia and diamond without much problem. But I don't think anyone but an expert, and maybe not even them, could tell with it just on your finger. I think they'd have to resort to the specialized tests. So overall, it's a great substitute for diamond that can save you many thousands of dollars, and I've been very happy with mine.
Beautiful, sophisticated, distinctive and perfect June 21, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
One of the most beautiful moissanite rings. The stone is beautiful and sparkles like it's on fire. Also, the shank is very modern and simple. The ring looks designer.
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