Moissanite Jewelry

Moissanite jewelry is set with created moissanite, a lab-grown silicon carbide gem that is its own stone rather than an imitation diamond; rated 9.25 for hardness, it stands up to daily wear with little risk of scratches. Here it appears as round studs and solitaire settings in solid 14K gold or in sterling covered in 14K gold, chosen near colorless so the stone looks bright white. Lotion and skin oil collect behind the stone and dull it, so a gentle scrub with mild dish soap and an old toothbrush brings back the fire.