D COLOR, VVS MOISSANITE

Moissanite Engagement Rings & Fine Jewelry

Certified, Every Piece

Estara certificate in the box

Free Insured Shipping

Tracked to your door

14-Day Returns

Free return label

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Covers manufacturing defects

ESTARA CERTIFIED

A numbered certificate with every piece

Every moissanite piece ships with a numbered Estara certificate in the box. It is the record of your piece: the stone, its grade, the carat weight and the metal. We grade moissanite on the same 4Cs framework used for diamonds, and we keep a record of every certificate we issue.

How we certify →
  1. Certificate numberA unique number tied to your piece, kept on record by Estara.
  2. Stone and gradeMoissanite, D color, VVS clarity, stated plainly.
  3. Carat weightThe carat you receive, printed on the card. Never less.
  4. MetalSterling silver, gold or platinum, named exactly as it is stamped.
WHAT IS MOISSANITE

A gemstone with its own fire

Moissanite is a lab grown gemstone made of silicon carbide. It has strong fire, so it throws rainbow flashes in the light, and it is hard enough to wear every day. Every Estara moissanite is set by hand in our own workshop in India.

9.25

on the Mohs scale

One of the hardest gemstones there is, made to be worn every day.

D

Color, VVS clarity

Every moissanite we set is graded D color and VVS clarity, with no warm tint.

SiC

Silicon carbide

Grown in a lab from silicon and carbon, so no mining is involved.

Fire

Rainbow flashes

Moissanite splits light into flashes of color, most vivid in sunlight.

MOISSANITE OR LAB GROWN

Moissanite or lab grown diamond?

Both are lab grown, both come certified and both are set in our own workshop. Here is how they differ, so you can choose the one you love.

What matters Moissanite Lab grown diamond
What it isMoissanite: Silicon carbide, a gemstone of its own Lab grown diamond: Pure carbon, the same crystal as a mined diamond
HardnessMoissanite: 9.25 on the Mohs scale Lab grown diamond: 10 on the Mohs scale
The lookMoissanite: Strong fire, with rainbow flashes Lab grown diamond: Bright white sparkle
GradingMoissanite: D color and VVS clarity on every stone Lab grown diamond: Graded on the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity and carat
CertificateMoissanite: Numbered Estara certificate Lab grown diamond: Estara certificate, plus IGI on every piece
Price at the same specSimilar at 1 ct in 14K gold, so choose the look you love
Where it is madeSet in our own workshop in India
DELIVERY

From order to your door

  1. TodayOrder placed Pick your stone size, metal and ring size.
  2. Checked and certified Every stone is checked, and your numbered Estara certificate goes in the box.
  3. Within 2 business daysDispatched Packed, insured and tracked from our workshop.
  4. 6 to 10 business daysAt your door Free insured shipping, tracked the whole way.

Why buy moissanite from Estara?

What other stores charge extra for, or leave out, is included here.

What matters Estara Moissanite Many other jewelers
Stone grade Estara Moissanite: D color, VVS clarity, every stone Many other jewelers: G to I color, sold as “near colorless”
Certificate on every piece Estara Moissanite: Numbered Estara certificate Many other jewelers: A generic card, or nothing
The carat you actually get Estara Moissanite: Printed carat is the delivered carat Many other jewelers: Rounded “ct tw” ranges
Real metal, clearly labeled Estara Moissanite: Solid gold, 925 silver, platinum Many other jewelers: Plated metal sold as “gold”
Returns Estara Moissanite: 14 days, free return label Many other jewelers: Restocking fees up to 25%
Warranty Estara Moissanite: Limited lifetime, included Many other jewelers: Sold as an add-on
Shipping Estara Moissanite: Free and insured Many other jewelers: Extra for insurance
Help when you need it Estara Moissanite: A real person, reply within one business day Many other jewelers: Chatbots and ticket queues

Questions about moissanite

Is moissanite a real gemstone?

Yes. Moissanite is a real gemstone made of silicon carbide, first found in a meteor crater in Arizona in 1893. Natural moissanite is so rare that the stones used in fine jewelry today are lab grown. Every Estara moissanite is D color and VVS clarity, scores 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, and is set in our own workshop in India.

How is moissanite graded at Estara?

We grade every moissanite on the same 4Cs framework used for diamonds: color, clarity, cut and carat weight. Every stone we set is D color, the top of the color scale, and VVS clarity. Your numbered Estara certificate records the stone, its grade, the carat weight and the metal. The carat printed is the carat you receive, never less.

Does moissanite get cloudy?

No. Moissanite is a stable crystal, so it will not turn cloudy or lose its sparkle over time. If your stone looks less bright, it is usually a film of lotion, soap or skin oil. Soak it in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, brush gently with a soft toothbrush, then rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping is free and insured on every order, with tracking from our workshop to your door. Orders are dispatched within 2 business days, and delivery takes 6 to 10 business days. We email your tracking number as soon as your piece is on its way, and your Estara certificate is in the box.

Can I return it?

Yes. You can return your piece within 14 days, and we send a free return label in the US and Canada. Rings also get one free resize within 60 days, in US sizes 4 to 9, including half sizes. Our limited lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects for as long as you own your piece. Normal wear is not covered.

Can I choose lab grown diamond instead?

Yes. Many of our engagement rings and earrings also come in lab grown diamond, with an Estara certificate and IGI certification on every piece. At 1 ct in 14K gold the two are close in price, so choose the look you love. See our lab grown diamonds, or ask us for a custom ring with either center stone.

Questions about a piece? care@houseofestara.com