Beautiful Blue Moissanite
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Beautiful Blue Moissanite |
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The birthstone for April is traditionally considered to be diamonds. But because diamonds are mined, there can be environmental impact and ethical concerns tied to how and where they are sourced. The look of diamonds is only rivaled by moissanite, a very rare but naturally occurring mineral first discovered in meteorites. Colorless moissanite rivals diamonds in both hardness and sparkle, and it is often difficult even for jewelers to distinguish between the two because they appear so similar. Because natural moissanite is so scarce, it is not mined but created in laboratories today. Averaging about one-tenth the price of diamonds, it has become a gemstone often preferred by consumers for both its sustainability and its cost.
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Finding ice blue moissanite at gem shows has become more difficult. I only work with dealers I fully trust, yet many do not offer it in the sizes and shapes I need for my style of jewelry. It is also imperative that the blue color is created during the crystallization process rather than applied later as a coating.
The elegant blue moissanite pendant featured in the above two photos is a favorite piece of mine. The 8mm (approx. 2.7ct) faceted gemstone is suspended in the middle of a freeform reticulated sterling piece that has been enhanced with 22k gold. Due to the size of the stone, the amount of silver and the 22k gold accents, makes this pendant one of my most expensive and dramatic creations.
Pieces like this are why I love working with moissanite - unexpected, beautiful, and full of possibility.
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