Because of how much it resembles a diamond, moissanites have become the most popular diamond alternative. The gemstone was originally discovered in a meteor crater, so it is literally born from the stars. Natural moissanites are extremely rare, so moissanites today are lab created. They are an eco-conscious gemstone with minimal environmental impact because they require no mining or harm to the environment.. Diamonds are the hardest known mineral and receive a 10 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness; a moissanite scores a 9.25 making it very suitable for everyday wear.
