Questions

Is moissanite a real gemstone?

Yes. Moissanite is silicon carbide, first identified by the chemist Henri Moissan in a meteorite crater in Arizona in 1893. Natural moissanite is far too rare to cut into jewellery, so the stones used in rings are grown in a laboratory. They are chemically and optically the same material.

Will it pass a diamond tester?

On a basic thermal-only tester, usually yes, because moissanite conducts heat much like diamond does. It will not pass a modern dual thermal and electrical tester, and it will not pass a gemologist. We say this plainly because moissanite is not a diamond and is not sold as one.

Will it cloud or go dull over time?

No. Moissanite is chemically stable and does not cloud, yellow or lose its fire with age. That is what the Lifetime Stone Guarantee covers. What does change is the rhodium finish on the band, which is a surface plating and softens with wear.

How does it compare to a diamond on hardness?

Moissanite is 9.25 on the Mohs scale against a diamond's 10, which makes it harder than sapphire at 9 and considerably harder than emerald. For daily wear the practical difference between 9.25 and 10 is close to nothing.

What is the GRA certificate?

Your stone's certificate from the Gemological Research Association. It ships in the box with the ring and records the weight, colour, clarity and cut against a reference number, so the grades on the product page are documented rather than claimed. Every Baffour stone is certified before it is set.

What if the size is wrong?

Exchange it within 30 days for one of the other two sizes and we cover the return postage. If none of the three fit, return it for a full refund in the same window.

Is the band solid silver?

The band is solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish on the surface. It is not plated base metal. The rhodium is the same finish applied to white gold, and like all rhodium it wears over time.

How long does shipping take?

Dispatched within one business day, free within the US. Tracking follows by email as soon as the parcel moves.