Shape and Computer Modeling
SHAPE AND SIZES
Moissanite jewels are extremely durable and tough allowing them to be cut into almost any shape imaginable and are typically cut to have between 40 and 90 facets depending on the style. No matter what your desire or dream setting, Moissanite can be crafted into a shape to fit.
Moissanite is available in a range of carat weights. Moissanite jewels are typically measured in millimeters across one or two sections of the jewel and then converted into an equivalent carat weight as Moissanite has a different specific gravity than diamond. Depending on cut, Moissanite jewels can be obtained in 0.013 to 15.00 carats. A good benchmark for most cuts is that a 6.5mm Moissanite jewel is equivalent to a 1.00 carat weight diamond.
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COMPUTER MODELING
Moissanite’s unique properties demand that the jewels be cut to exacting standards to ensure that the jewel ’s fire and brilliance are maximized. The Moissanite cutting process requires facet proportion and angles that can’t be achieved with many other jewels. Moissanite jewels are modeled on computers to allow of constant experimentation to determine the maximum light reflection for each cut. This allows for the complete elimination of “dark areas” within the stone, which can’t be achieved in other jewels with many of the fancy cuts that are possible with Moissanite.
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