{"title":"Moissanite","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Moissanite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is a gemstone made of silicon carbide, used as an alternative to traditional diamonds for its superior brilliance, vivid color dispersion, and durability — at a fraction of the cost. Although rare in nature, most moissanite today is lab-grown, providing an affordable and ethical option for those seeking the beauty of a natural diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does It Compare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is almost as durable as a diamond, with a hardness rating of 9.25 on the Mohs scale — just slightly below a diamond's perfect 10. While both stones are incredibly tough, moissanite stands out for its brilliance. Its refractive index is \u003cem\u003ehigher\u003c\/em\u003e than a diamond's, giving it more vivid color dispersion, or \"fire,\" so it sparkles with greater intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRefractive Index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness (Mohs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDurability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeatures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCubic Zirconia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.15 – 2.18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 – 8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent value · Synthetic · Low carbon footprint · Ethically created\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLab Diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic beauty · Synthetic · Low carbon footprint · Ethically created\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMined Diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistorical significance · Naturally occurring · Requires certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoissanite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.65 – 2.69\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost brilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e · Synthetic · Low carbon footprint · Ethically created\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Moissanite for Body Jewelry?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stone worn every day — through showers, sleep, and everything else — needs to keep its sparkle. At 9.25 Mohs, moissanite resists scratching and holds its polish far better than cubic zirconia, which dulls over time. And with the highest refractive index of the four stones above, it throws more fire than even a diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this collection is set in \u003cstrong\u003eimplant-grade titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esolid gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — nickel-free, biocompatible materials appropriate for healing and healed piercings alike. Sold as singles unless noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is growing. 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