While the story of Moissanite discovery in a meteorite crater is fascinating, I  have to wonder if naming them after their discoverer Henri Moissan, has had some impact on their marketing success.     This not so catchy name and a single supplier (Charles & Colvard) may have contributed to Moissanite not becoming more of a household name.

Price ranges:

Rings $202 – $5085 (180 designs, most under $1800)          Earrings (32 designs)  $285 – $1458

Pendants $129 – $8025 (68 Designs, most under $1000)      Bracelets (15 designs) $839 – $5679

Loose Moissanite stones cost is about 10% to 12.5%  of Diamonds. Comparable to color (I-K), clarity (VS1-VS2), here are a few sample prices:

Round  4.0 mm (0.25 carats)   $89  (Smallest available)
Round  6.5 mm (1.0 carats)   $439
Round 12.0 mm (6.0 carats)  $6117  (Largest available)

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The lovely pieces sold by Jewelry Direct are solid 14 Caret gold, using Russian made AAAAA+ Cubic Zirconium.

Here’s a sampling of their price ranges:

stud earnings $60    rings  $225-$720     pendants $79-$795

Most Neclaces are $85-$365, though you can find a 100 stone, 25 Caret Tennis Necklace selling  for $1200

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