The jewelry industry is beginning to embrace the trend toward lab-grown diamonds.  Moissanite diamonds are beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly.  They are also a fraction of the cost of a diamond mined from the Earth.  When considering the 4 C's of diamond characteristics, Moissanite diamonds are exceptional: Colorless, full brilliant Cut, flawless Clarity, and a full selection of Carat sizes.  Natural diamonds are pure carbon chemically, and form in the Earth under extreme heat and pressure.  Moissanite diamonds are pure carbon chemically, and form in a Laboratory under extreme heat and pressure. 

       I encourage you to explore these exceptionally beautiful gems and consider them for your special jewelry occasion.   If you purchased a smaller, less valuable diamond when first married, consider a Moissanite upgrade in Carat, Color and Clarity for your upcoming anniversary; you will not have to make a significant financial sacrifice to do so.   If you are newly engaged, it makes good financial sense to start with a fantastic Moissanite diamond in the setting of your choice, because you can always upgrade to a more expensive mined diamond at any time in the future.