— Contributed by Haylee Tucker

Moissanites are alternatives to diamonds. I personally think these gems are the best diamond simulants available because of their hardness. As we know, diamonds are a 10 on the Mohs scale. Moissanites, on the other hand, are an amazing 9.25-9.5!

I used to sell cubic zirconia jewelry to my customers, but when my wholesale fashion rings supplier, CeriJewelry, offered Moissanites, I immediately fell in love with these simulants. So when I sold off all the CZ rings in my inventory, I did not replenish them and instead replaced them with Moissanite rings.

Some may think that Moissanites are cheap-looking. I strongly disagree. These gems are made from the mineral silicon carbide from a meteor crater and give off beautiful sparkles, just like diamonds do. But because mineral silicon carbide is very rare nowadays, Moissanites you see in the market today are created in labs. 

Lab-created Moissanites are not fake in any way. The lab-created ones are made with the same chemical makeup as the natural ones. The only difference these two have is the location where they are grown.

Going back to Moissanite jewelry, Moissanite rings make perfect affordable alternatives to uber pricey diamond rings. A lot of consumers today have become more practical with their purchases, especially when it comes to non-essential items like jewelry. With that said, I made a move to cater to customers who would want to give their soon-to-be fiances gorgeous high-quality engagement rings without having to burn a hole in their pockets.

And if you like ethical jewelry, Moissanite jewelry is a good choice. Moissanites are created with fewer carbon footprints and are Mother Nature-friendly.

CeriJewelry, as I mentioned earlier, is my wholesale fashion jewelry supplier. I mostly get my sterling silver rings from them. And ever since they offered their Moissanite collection, I’ve exclusively ordered from them Moissanite engagement rings. 

Here are three pieces from their collection, which also happen to be some of my favorites and my current bestsellers:

1-Carat Moissanite Sterling Silver Ring

What wowed me with this piece is its uniquely designed band.

Stackable Pave Moissanite Band

I have many customers who love the minimalist style, and this one is very popular among them.

Emerald-Cut Engagement Moissanite Sterling Silver Ring

Although this is an engagement ring, I have female customers who buy this and wear it as a cocktail ring.

If you want to check out their wholesale jewelry collection, their website is CeriJewelry.com.