Solitaire Moissanite Engagement Ring

 

The Solitaire Engagement Ring has been the Engagement Ring of choice for decades. It is still among the top 3 styles chosen by couples today and a huge percentage of those choose the classic Round Brilliant but in recent years the Oval is slowly gaining momentum. There is still an even spread between Yellow and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Rings and ladies have even decided to upgrade to platinum when deciding on White Gold as the platinum requires less maintenance and upkeep. Rose Gold has also been rising in the ranks especially in a two-tone design.

While the classic Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring has been purchased by men for their ladies, some are now considering other options like the Moissanite for Engagement Rings. The average size of Diamond in a Solitaire Engagement Ring according to recent statistics has remained among the 1ct size and a Certified Diamond of good colour and clarity can cost anywhere from $6000 onwards. The Solitaire Moissanite Engagement Ring is only a fraction of the price and with the option to upgrade to a Diamond later…many couples are choosing to save now and spend later. The cost of Diamonds become a huge factor with an Engagement Ring being the third highest purchase for couples behind a house and car. Even the Lab Grown Diamonds are still commanding a huge price in the marketplace with an average of only a 20% saving on the like for like cost compared with a genuine Diamond.

It’s a great feature that Moissanites are also completely ethically sourced as they are lab grown it means they are 100% ecofriendly. For ladies who like to know exactly how their Jewellery is made and where it comes from Moissanites offer an alternative to Diamonds which could come from questionable origins.

The cost of Diamonds has also become a huge factor with an Engagement Ring being the third highest purchase for couples behind a house and car. Even the Lab Grown Diamonds are still commanding a hefty price in the marketplace in comparison to Moissanites with an average of a 50% saving on the like for like cost compared with a genuine Diamond.

There is no question the Solitaire is a classic and still one of the most purchased designs for an Engagement Ring however there has been another design emerge which seems to be taking the top spot away from the Solitaire and the Halo with a unique and modern blend of the two…enter the Hidden Halo. Ladies have been in love with this contemporary design that features the best of both worlds. From the top view, a classic solitaire, from the side view an elegant hidden halo that adds a streamline setting around the edge of the main stone. The beauty of this design is it works with any shape stone and any size, so no matter what style you fall in love with this design will work.

It goes without saying that not all Jewellery and Moissanites are created equally so choosing a reputable and experienced Jeweller is definitely the way to go. Check that they have a great social presence with client engagement and make sure they offer things like valuations, certificates and guarantees. Check out the team at I Heart Moissanites – www.iheartmoissanites.com.au who specialize in custom design Moissanite Engagement Rings and Jewellery.