Moissanite: The Meteorite Gemstone Sparkling Like a Star

Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Dr. Henri Moissan. While examining samples from a meteorite crater in Canyon Diablo, Arizona, Dr. Moissan identified microscopic crystals of a naturally occurring silicon carbide (SiC). Initially, he mistook the crystals for diamonds due to their visual similarities. However, further analysis revealed a completely new mineral.

Because naturally occurring Moissanite is exceedingly rare, scientists eventually developed a method to synthesize it in laboratories. Today, nearly all Moissanite on the market is lab-created, making it a sustainable and ethical choice for jewelry lovers.