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Moissanite is a lab-grown gemstone of silicon carbide — born from the same brilliance as the stars (it was first discovered in a 50,000-year-old meteor crater). Visually rivaling a diamond, it outperforms on sparkle and fire, costs a tiny fraction of the price, and carries none of the ethical baggage of mining. At Meiara, every moissanite is set in 925 sterling silver, hand-finished in Surat, and crafted to be worn every day.
Moissanite vs. Diamond
AT A GLANCE
DIAMOND
MOISSANITE
Origin
Naturally mined from the Earth over billions of years, or grown in a lab.
Lab-created from silicon carbide. Originally discovered in a 50,000-year-old meteor crater — natural moissanite is extremely rare.
Brilliance & Sparkle
Refractive Index 2.42 · Fire 0.044 — classic white-light brilliance.
Refractive Index 2.65 · Fire 0.104 — more than double the rainbow fire of a diamond.
Source
Earth-mined or lab-grown.
Always lab-grown.
Hardness (Durability)
10 on the Mohs scale — the hardest known mineral.
9.25 on the Mohs scale — second only to diamond, more than tough enough for daily wear.
Color
Prized for total colorlessness (D grade); naturally graded D–Z, with higher grades costing dramatically more.
Near-colorless (D–F equivalent). Modern moissanite is virtually indistinguishable from a white diamond to the naked eye.
Cost (1 carat loose stone)
₹3,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 depending on cut, clarity, color and carat (the 4Cs).
₹2,000 – ₹4,000 — roughly 99% less for an equally brilliant stone.
Ethics & Sustainability
Some risk of conflict sourcing. Lab-grown diamonds are improving but remain energy-intensive.
Always lab-grown — zero mining, zero conflict, minimal carbon footprint. Ethical by default.
Resale Value
Holds value over decades — strongest at the high end.
Limited resale market — but the 90% upfront saving more than offsets it.
THE MODERN CHOICE
Why Moissanite Wins
For modern, conscious buyers — moissanite delivers more sparkle, comparable durability, and a clear ethical conscience at roughly a tenth of the price of a diamond. Wear it every day without the worry. Wear it without the guilt.
Conscious
Luxury
Lab-grown moissanite. Zero mining, zero conflict. Brilliance without compromise.
925 Sterling Silver,
Plated to Last
Premium 925 sterling silver with rhodium or gold plating for an anti-tarnish, luxurious finish.
Crafted
in Surat
Hand-finished by master jewellers in India’s diamond capital. Heirloom quality, direct-to-you pricing.
THE MEIARA PROMISECrafted to be
Crafted to be
Loved Forever
Every Meiara piece is set in 925 sterling silver, finished with rhodium or gold plating, and inspected by hand before it ships. We offer 30-day easy returns, complimentary re-polishing for life, and a one-year warranty on plating finish. Luxury you can trust — worn with confidence.
