Moissanite UK

About

Moissanite are based in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. Customers are able to view products, however appointments need to be made before hand, as we are manufacturers not a shop. There is a car park on premises, which is free to use.

Story

This stunning jewel has a brilliant past.

Fifty thousand years ago a meteorite crashed into the Arizona desert creating what is now known as "Meteor Crater." Fragments of this meteorite were scattered across the desert.

Hidden in these fragments was a brilliant secret waiting to be discovered.

In 1893, Nobel-Prize winning scientist Henri Moissan began studying fragments of this meteorite from nearby Diablo Canyon. In these fragments Dr. Moissan discovered minute quantities of a shimmering new mineral, with fire and brilliance never before seen on earth.

After extensive research, Dr. Moissan concluded that this mineral was made of silicon carbide. In 1905, this mineral was named moissanite, in his honor.

Despite this amazing discovery, since naturally occurring quantities of moissanite are so minute, it would be another century before this stunning mineral would emerge as the brilliant jewel it is today.

The Creation Of: MORE BRILLIANCE...MORE FIRE

In the summer of 1995, a master diamond cutter observed samples of moissanite and suggested that properly cut crystals would make a brilliant new jewel.

RARITY

Moissanite created by Charles & Colvard is by far the rarest jewel on earth.

Naturally occurring quantities of moissanite are so minute, they are not suitable for use in jewelry. After a century of research, only one company in the world is capable of growing moissanite crystals suitable for use as a precious jewel. Still the process is so complex, that it is as much an art as a science.

Charles & Colvard, Ltd. uses our own uncommon combination of art and science to turn these rare jewel-quality crystals into a very limited quantity of created moissanite jewels.

"Moissanite UK offer you an unbeatable collection of 9ct,18ct Gold and Platinum jewellery all featuring the most brilliant jewel in the world Moissanite.Each Piece of moissanite jewellery is designed with passion and crafted with flair and distinction by our quality craftsmen. It is our commitment and high standards that has made our Jewellery loved by our customers who have embraced our designs and the Moissanite story.We are now in our 16th year and bring you our new website offering more designs all with our outstanding quality and commitment to service."