Discovered in the 1800s in its raw silicon carbide form, moissanite has come a long way in proving itself as a competitive alternative to diamonds.
The reason for its competitive pricing when compared to diamonds, is that it is not subject to expensive and resource-intensive mining operations, the outlay of which comes at huge cost.
Diamonds also come with what many might consider challenging ethical implications: the destruction of the environment, the exploitation of local communities and the underpayment of the mine workers are all factors that many people have started to object to, and a more ethical alternative is a crucial part of the cycle for those who will not buy diamonds.
These are the stones that hold the greatest resemblance to diamonds, and their colour range is categorised as D-E-F.
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