The Moissanite Journal
Guides Worth Reading
Grading, buying, and caring for moissanite — written by the people who source and set every stone we sell.
Education
Moissanite Clarity and Color Grading Explained: VVS, D-Color & More
Moissanite grading borrows its language from diamond grading — VVS clarity, D-color — but is issued by specialized labs like GRA rather than GIA. Here's exactly what each grade means and what to prioritize when buying.
July 24, 2026· 7 min
Education
What Is Moissanite? The Complete Guide to This Brilliant Gemstone
Moissanite is a genuine gemstone — silicon carbide, first discovered in a meteorite crater in 1893 and lab-created today. Here's what it's made of, how it compares to diamond, and how to tell if a stone is real moissanite.
July 24, 2026· 8 min