Named after it’s founder, the French Nobel Prize Winner, Henri Moissan, Moissainte was first discovered in a meteorite in the 1890’s. It is no surprise then that wearing a piece of Moissainte Jewellery has been compared to possessing a glittering star.

The rarity of this gemstone means that man has had to turn to other methods in order to cultivate it. In much the same way as Pearls are cultured, Moissainte gemstones are now grown by a seeded crystal and then a crystal is grown around it to make the exquisite jewels available today. Like the Diamond in appearance the Moissainte is more durable and radiant. In tests between these two gemstones, when heated to over 110 degrees the diamond will vaporise while the Moissainte will remain in tact. This perhaps can be attributed to the fact that this gemstone was born out of fire.

Moissainte jewellery is available for sale in a wide range of products from rings through to bangles and pendants. There is also Moissainte jewellery available for men. This gemstone also looks and fits perfectly with either a white gold or yellow gold setting. There are also plenty of outlets selling Moissainte jewellery, with a large proportion of these on the Internet. The disadvantage of buying over the Internet is not being able to see the gemstone and try it on before you purchase it.

One other item to note about Moissainte gemstones is how to keep them looking their best at all times. Using a good quality jewellery cleaner should achieve this objective. You should be able to buy jewellery cleaning mitts or perhaps you would prefer a solution based cleaner. There is also a sonic type cleaner available on the market. Whichever product you choose make sure it is suitable for all types of ores and gemstones.