Is moissanite a real gemstone? Edited
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Short answer:
The sparkle is actually more brilliant than a diamond in my opinion, especially under indoor lighting. Up close, nobody has ever guessed it was not a natural stone.
I paid $8,000 including the setting. A comparable natural diamond would have been at least five times that. The price difference is the main reason most people go this route.
It is still going strong after two years. I clean it once a month with warm soapy water and a soft brush. No scratches, no cloudiness.