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What is Moissanite?

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 We love Moissanite ! "Why?" ... you may ask. Well, how can you not love a diamond simulant that is engineered to give the illusion of similarity to diamonds but is very affordable? Here is a definition as explained by The American Gem Society: Moissanite  "What exactly is Moissanite? Is it a laboratory-grown diamond substitute? Not at all. Moissanite is the name given to a naturally occurring and laboratory-grown mineral made up of silicon carbide. Its occurrence in nature is extremely rare and has only been found in upper mantle rock and meteorites. Discoveries have shown Moissanite occurs naturally as inclusions...

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What is 925 Sterling Silver ?

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 9 2 5     S t e r l i n g      S i l v e r      When you're shopping for silver jewelry you need to consider more than just the style. You need to make sure they're genuine, so the authenticity of sterling silver needs to be checked.     Like gold, silver is internationally priced and its value fluctuates, downward or upward, depending on global supply and demand. In jewelry, it is impossible to use pure silver or solid silver (99% to 100% concentration) because it is too soft. To make silver stronger, alloy...

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