Moissanite, the Diamond of the Future
The Moissanite stone was discovered by the French scientist Henri Moissan in 1893, while he was examining rocks at a meteorite impact site in Arizona, USA.
Initially, it impressed experts with its similarity to diamonds, and today it is widely used in the jewellery industry.
Brilliance, presence and a conscious choice
Moissanite is composed of silicon carbide, with a crystal structure that makes it extremely resistant and durable.
It is one of the most brilliant gemstones in the world, with a refractive index higher than that of a diamond, which means it has more fire and brilliance.
In terms of hardness, Moissanite is rated 9.25 on the Mohs scale, with intense lustre and scratch resistance.
This makes it one of the hardest natural substances known to man, being almost as hard as diamond, which is rated 10 on the Mohs scale (a scale from 0 to 10).
Moissanite is known for its clarity and purity, with few inclusions visible to the naked eye.
Moissanite × Diamond
What changes in practice?
| Moissanite | Diamond |
| Origin | Origin |
| Lab-grown, with traceability and control | Natural extraction, with origin not always transparent |
| Brilliance | Brilliance |
| Superior refraction (2.65), with intense light and a striking presence | Classic reflection, more subtle |
| Consciousness | Consciousness |
| Controlled production, with no social impacts associated with mining | Extraction chains that may vary in transparency |
| Sustainability | Sustainability |
| Low environmental impact, with no extraction of natural resources | Processes requiring high resource and energy consumption |
| Investment | Investment |
| Much more accessible proposition, maintaining a high visual standard | High value sustained by market tradition and scarcity |
A choice aligned with the present
Without compromising on what truly matters.
Choosing Moissanite means selecting a piece of jewellery that unites:
Expressive brilliance
Controlled origin
Reduced environmental impact
High-standard aesthetics
In practice,
a choice that balances beauty, presence and consciousness.
Choosing with confidence is part of the process
Now that you know Moissanite reflects more light than a diamond,
it is worth seeing up close what this brilliance truly delivers.
Because in the end, it is not just about the jewellery.
It is about making the right choice. Live the experience with Ollys.
