The main negative of moissanite is that it’s always a synthetic stone, no matter how large or small. This means that no moissanite ring can claim the natural beauty and grace that diamond rings can. If synthetic gems are a deal breaker, don’t consider moissanite.

In terms of beauty, moissanite rings are very comparable to diamond ones. Moissanite weighs less, and gemologists claim that they display greater fire, brilliance and luster than diamonds. They don’t have the glamor and reputation that diamonds do, though.

One of the best things about a moissanite ring is that they’re relatively inexpensive. This is partially because they’re synthetic, and partially because diamonds of high quality tend to be exceptionally expensive.