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Does moissanite change color over time?

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Tyler Scott Active Member
Asked Apr 13, 2026
I have heard moissanite can look more yellow or gray after a few years. Is that true?

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Tyler Scott Active Member
2ct moissanite owner. Best purchase I ever made. 10 answers · 1 selected

I've been wearing mine for 3 years now, 1.5ct equivalent in a bezel setting. No chips, no clouding, no issues. I clean it with warm soapy water once a month and it looks the day I bought it.

Apr 13, 2026
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Jane Doe GG Active Member
GIA Graduate Gemologist. I test stones and explain certificates in plain English. 34 answers · 6 selected

The difference is massive. Cubic zirconia is 8 on Mohs, scratches in months, and looks flat. Moissanite is 9.25, basically as hard as diamond, and has real fire. A CZ ring is a 20 dollar disposable. A moissanite ring is a 500 dollar piece you can wear every day for years. Do not compare them.

Apr 14, 2026
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    Vera Novak May 30, 2026
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Emma Roberts New Contributor
Collector of small colorful gemstones. Spinel, tourmaline, and sapphire. 9 answers · 3 selected

Honestly the only reason to skip moissanite is if you specifically want a natural mined diamond for emotional or family reasons. Otherwise it is the best value in jewelry right now.

Apr 15, 2026
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    Carol Adams last month
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