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The moment my husband and I began speaking about getting engaged, I knew I wanted a moissanite engagement ring.

We were both young, living out of home, and the idea of asking him to sacrifice so much money on something I could very easily lose didn’t sit right with me.

Today, I wear my ring without hesitation and often receive compliments from people who assume the glistening hard rock is in fact, a diamond. Instead of shying away, I tell them very openly and passionately about this wonderful gem that began with a meteorite.

So, if you’re looking for a fantastic ethical and affordable diamond alternative, continue reading below.

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Best for: Flexible sizing.

If you’re looking for an ethical ring with a lifetime stone warranty, Moissanite Engagement Rings is sure to have the perfect fit. With a 3-5 week turnaround on delivery and a free engraving of up to 20 characters, their offering is easy to navigate and perfect for partners who aren’t as comfortable shopping for jewellery.

Sizes: Band sizing range A – Z 1/2. Band thickness ranges 1.7mm – 2.5mm. Stone sizing range 1.00ct – 7.00ct

Colour Grade: D

Materials: 14K solid white gold with rhodium plating, 14K solid rose gold, 14K solid yellow gold, solid platinum, 18K solid yellow gold.

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Best for: Design your own, one-of-a-kind.

Brilliant Earth has built a name for itself as the best online hub for the ultimate personalised forever ring. If you’re nervous about entering a jewellery store in person or want to get a sense of the options available when designing a ring, Brilliant Earth lets you create your piece from scratch.

Sizes: Band ranges from less than 3 up to 4 1/2. The stone size is 9 x 7mm.

Colours: Colourless

Materials: 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, platinum.

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Best for: Vintage-inspired and a small business.

If you’re fiance often leans more toward vintage, ethereal designs but you’re after the modern alternative of moissanite, look no further than Etsy. The unique offerings and personlised service of Lisa Jewelry US is the perfect balance to find just this.

Sizes: Large band range available.

Colours: C&C Moissanite.

Materials: 14K solid white gold, 14K solid rose gold, 14K solid yellow gold, 14K solid white gold, 14K solid rose gold, 14K solid yellow gold solid.

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Best for: Modern, on-trend, and affordable.

Sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the trends or even with the person you’re planning on popping the question too. However, at Moissanite Engagement Rings their selection is not only classic but up to date with trending styles such as the popular toi et moi ring, which can break the bank if you’re looking at doubling up diamonds.

Sizes: Band sizing range A – Z 1/2. Band thickness ranges 1.7mm – 2.5mm. Stone sizing range 1.00ct – 7.00ct.

Colours: D

Materials: 14K solid white gold with rhodium plating, 14K solid rose gold, 14K solid yellow gold, 18K solid yellow gold.

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Composed of silicon carbide, moissanite is a natural mineral first discovered in 1893 inside a meteorite. Although it’s a naturally occurring mineral, moissanite is exclusively lab-grown today in a way that requires no mining and has less of an impact environmentally than a natural gem.

To the untrained eye a moissanite engagement ring can look identical to its diamond counterpart. While a diamond may refract white light, moissanite appears as a rainbow. Their hardness ratings are also very similar with diamonds sitting at a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale and moissanite a 9.5.

Due to its similarity to a diamond and its noticeable markdown, moissanite is becoming an incredibly popular option when it comes to jewellery, engagement and wedding rings. Because of the demand many Australian jewellery brands are stocking moissanite options, with some businesses offering only the gemstone alone.

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