YOUR GEMSTONE GUIDE

You deserve a stunning piece of jewelry that sparkles for a lifetime — without overpaying for a name. Here's everything you need to know about the stones behind Luxe Gemmes, so you can choose with complete confidence.

LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS

When you're shopping for an engagement ring or a piece of fine jewelry, you're not buying a geological classification — you're buying beauty, durability, and meaning. You want a stone that catches the light from across the room. One that lasts forever. One that makes you feel something every time you look at it.

The diamond industry has spent decades convincing us that only one stone can do that. But the science tells a different story — and savvy buyers are catching on.

At Luxe Gemmes, we specialize in Moissanite, a gemstone that doesn't just imitate a diamond — it outperforms it in nearly every measurable way. We also offer Lab Grown Diamonds through our custom design service for clients who want a true diamond at a fraction of the mined price.

Let's break down the facts so you can decide what's right for you.

MOISSANITE: A GEMSTONE BORN FROM THE STARS

Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by Nobel Prize-winning French scientist Henri Moissan inside a meteorite crater in Arizona. He initially mistook the crystals for diamonds — and it's easy to see why. Moissanite's brilliance, fire, and hardness rival and often exceed that of a diamond.

Natural Moissanite is extraordinarily rare, so the gemstones available today are lab-created with precision — engineered to deliver the most brilliant, consistent, and durable stone possible. Unlike cubic zirconia and other diamond alternatives that cloud, scratch, and dull over time, Moissanite is atomically stable. It will never change color, lose its brilliance, or degrade with age. In fact, because Moissanite is more heat-resistant than diamond, it can be argued that it's even more stable.

"What is Moissanite? It is true luxury. The choice that you can rest assured your jewelry will sparkle for a lifetime and beyond."

Luxe Gemmes Moissanite — DEF Colorless, VVS Clarity, Excellent Cut

WHY MOISSANITE OUTSHINES THE COMPETITION

This isn't about finding a "cheaper alternative." It's about finding a better stone. Here's how Moissanite stacks up where it actually counts:

THE COMPLETE COMPARISON

Can you tell them apart? Most people — and most jewelers — can't.

Numbers don't lie. Here's how all three stone types compare side by side:

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THE PRICE REALITY CHECK

Let's put this into perspective. For the price of a single 1-carat natural diamond, you could have:

The diamond industry's pricing is driven by controlled supply and decades of marketing — not by any inherent superiority. When you compare the actual optical and physical properties, Moissanite meets or exceeds diamond in nearly every category that affects how your ring looks and lasts.

Your love story doesn't need a markup. It needs a stone that does it justice.

"ISN'T IT JUST LIKE CUBIC ZIRCONIA?"

This is the most common misconception — and the easiest one to clear up.

Cubic zirconia is a diamond simulant — a soft, inexpensive material that looks like a diamond for a few months before it clouds, scratches, and loses its sparkle. CZ rates only 8–8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale and has none of the long-term stability that makes a stone heirloom-worthy.

Moissanite is nothing like CZ. It doesn't simulate a diamond — it surpasses it. The reason CZ never disrupted the diamond market isn't that it's lab-created. It's that CZ simply doesn't perform. Moissanite does — with higher brilliance, more fire, greater toughness, and permanent stability. It is its own gemstone with its own remarkable properties, and it will look as stunning fifty years from now as the day it arrives.

THE LUXE GEMMES STANDARD

Not all Moissanite is created equal. Every Moissanite centerstone sold by Luxe Gemmes is held to the highest standard in the industry:

Every stone comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, passes standard diamond testers, and is backed by our Moissanite Lifetime Warranty. Our stones are cut and polished better than the majority of diamonds commonly sold in engagement rings — because we don't leave quality to chance.

LAB GROWN DIAMONDS: FOR THE BUYER WHO WANTS IT ALL

For clients who want a true diamond — with the prestige, tradition, and resale value that comes with it — we offer Lab Grown Diamonds through our Custom Design Service.

Lab Grown Diamonds are real diamonds in every way. They share the exact same crystal structure, chemical composition, optical properties, and durability as natural diamonds. They're grown from a single diamond seed under the same extreme heat and pressure found deep in the earth's crust — just in a controlled laboratory environment instead of a mine. Even the most sophisticated gem laboratories certify them as diamonds, and no human — trained or untrained — can tell the difference with their naked eye or even through magnification. Specialized equipment is the only way to distinguish them from mined stones.

Why choose a Lab Grown Diamond?

• It's a real diamond — identical to natural in every measurable way, certified by IGI or GIA
• Ethically sourced — no mining, no environmental scarring, no conflict diamond concerns
• Approximately 50% less than natural — more stone for your investment
• Hand-selected quality — our lab diamonds are G/H Color, VS Clarity, Excellent Cut, and always 100% eye clean
• Won't fade or cloud — stays forever, just like a mined diamond

Lab Grown Diamonds are available in any of our existing designs or a completely custom creation. This is the premium option for the buyer who wants the diamond experience at a smarter price point — with zero compromise.

WHAT ABOUT NATURAL DIAMONDS?

Natural diamonds are beautiful stones — no question. They've been the standard for engagement rings for generations, and they carry undeniable cultural significance.

But here's what the industry doesn't advertise: natural diamonds vary enormously in quality. Two stones at the same carat weight can look completely different depending on their cut, clarity, and color — and most buyers can't tell the difference without a loupe. You can easily spend $5,000–$8,000 per carat and still end up with visible inclusions, a yellowish tint, or a mediocre cut that doesn't maximize sparkle.

Then there are the ethical concerns. While the Kimberley Process has improved oversight, conflict diamonds still enter the market, and diamond mining carries a significant environmental footprint.

For buyers who want the look and performance of a diamond without the inflated price, inconsistent quality, or ethical uncertainty — Moissanite and Lab Grown Diamonds deliver everything a natural diamond promises, and in many cases, more.

WHICH STONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? WE LOVE TALKING STONES.

Our team is happy to help you choose the perfect stone and setting. Reach out anytime — no pressure, just honest guidance.

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