The moissanite engagement ring has become an alternative for couples who are having second thoughts about buying a diamond engagement ring. Sounds interesting right? Cost is the primary reason why many couples choose moissanite over diamonds.  There are other stones like cubic zirconia which is comparatively cheaper than diamonds. But what makes moissanite special is that it rates higher on the Mohs hardness scale with 9.25 whereas CZ is 9. Moreover moissanite has more brilliance than CZ. Above all, moissanite in not a fake diamond but a mineral that looks similar to a diamond.Some of the features of moissanite are that it varies in color a bit from grayish to a greenish tone. It is always better to investigate the ring under a variety of lights before making a purchase. The cost of the stone would be lesser than the diamond but higher than cubic zirconia for its quality. Due to its increasing popularity, most of the online jewelry stores offer a wide variety of moissanite engagement ring designs. They are also available as loose stones so that you can use them on a custom design engagement ring.
