Moissanite vs Diamond: What UK Shoppers Should Know
Moissanite looks like diamond, costs a fraction, and behaves differently. Here is an honest side-by-side for European buyers.
A twisted-shank halo that makes a 1ct centre read as a full 1.5ct. The pavé halo catches light from every angle and sits slightly higher on the finger.
| Stone | 1ct pear moissanite centre |
| Halo | micro-pavé surround |
| Band | 925 silver, white gold plated |
| Certificate | GRA |
| Sizes | H–V (UK) |
| Delivery | Tracked to UK & EU, typically 7-14 days |
Guides that explain the choices behind this piece.
Moissanite looks like diamond, costs a fraction, and behaves differently. Here is an honest side-by-side for European buyers.
A 1ct moissanite is not one size. Why millimetres decide what you get, with a round brilliant conversion table and the fancy-shape exceptions.
Chlorine will not touch the stone but it will ruin the plating. What genuinely damages moissanite, what does not, and how to clean a ring at home.