What is Moissanite? A Complete Guide to Colors, Shapes, Quality and Sizes

Moissanite is a stunning, lab-created gemstone known for its brilliance, durability, and affordability compared to diamonds. At Augain Gem Company, we specialize in high-quality moissanite and lab-grown gemstones, offering a wide range of colors, cuts, and sizes for B2B clients, including custom hip-hop jewelry designs.

In this guide, we’ll explore everything about moissanite, including:

Moissanite shapes & cuts
Moissanite colors (including rare hues like blue moissanite, green moissanite, pink moissanite, and black moissanite)
Moissanite clarity grades (such as VVS moissanite, VVS1 moissanite)
Common carat weights & sizes

Whether you’re looking for colorless moissanite, champagne moissanite, yellow moissanite, gray moissanite (or grey moissanite), or other shades, we’ve got you covered.

1. Moissanite Shapes & Cuts

Moissanite is available in a variety of shapes and cuts, each offering a unique sparkle. Here are the most popular options:

Classic Round Brilliant

The most popular cut, maximizing brilliance and fire.
Ideal for solitaire rings and classic jewelry.

Princess Cut

Square shape with sharp corners.
A modern choice for engagement rings.

Cushion Cut

Soft, rounded square with a vintage appeal.
Great for both classic and hip-hop jewelry styles.

Emerald Cut

Rectangular with step-cut facets for a sleek, elegant look.
Popular in Art Deco-inspired designs.

Oval Cut

Elongated shape that enhances finger slimming.
Offers excellent brilliance.

Pear Cut (Teardrop)

A hybrid of round and marquise shapes.
Often used in pendants and statement rings.

Marquise Cut

Boat-shaped with pointed ends.
Creates a dramatic, elongating effect.

Heart Cut

Romantic and symbolic, perfect for sentimental jewelry.
Requires precision cutting for symmetry.

Radiant Cut

Square or rectangular with brilliant-cut facets.
Combines elegance and sparkle.

Asscher Cut

Similar to emerald cut but square.
Features a mesmerizing hall-of-mirrors effect.

Trillion Cut

Triangular shape with either straight or curved edges.
Often used as side stones or in modern designs.

Hexagonal & Other Unique Cuts

Custom cuts like hexagon, kite, and fantasy shapes.
Perfect for avant-garde and hip-hop jewelry.

2. Moissanite Colors

While colorless moissanite (near-D color) is the most popular, moissanite comes in a stunning array of hues:

White or Colorless & Near-Colorless (D-F range)

The purest, diamond-like appearance.
Ideal for traditional engagement rings.

Blue Moissanite

Ranges from light sky blue to deep sapphire tones.
A striking alternative to blue diamonds.

Green Moissanite

From soft mint to deep emerald green.
Perfect for nature-inspired jewelry.

Pink Moissanite

Delicate blush to vibrant hot pink.
A romantic and feminine choice.

Yellow Moissanite

Bright canary to golden hues.
Resembles fancy yellow diamonds.

Champagne Moissanite

Warm, earthy tones from light beige to deep cognac.
Adds a vintage touch.

Gray & Grey Moissanite

Sleek, modern, and industrial-chic.
Popular in men’s jewelry and edgy designs.

Black Moissanite

Deep, opaque black with a metallic shine.
A bold choice for gothic and hip-hop styles.

Other Rare Colors

Purple, red, and multi-color moissanite (custom options available).

3. Moissanite Clarity Grades

Moissanite is typically eye-clean, meaning inclusions are rare. The clarity grades include:

Flawless (FL) & Internally Flawless (IF) – Extremely rare, no visible inclusions.
VVS1 & VVS Moissanite – Very, Very Slightly Included (tiny imperfections under magnification).
VS1 & VS2 – Minor inclusions, still eye-clean.
SI1 & SI2 – Slightly Included (may have minor visible flaws).

At Augain Gem Company, we primarily supply VVS moissanite and higher for the best brilliance.

4. Common Moissanite Carat Weights & Sizes

Moissanite is measured in millimeters (mm) since it’s lighter than diamonds. Here’s a general guide:

Carat Equivalent	Diameter (mm)	Common Uses
0.5 ct	5.0 mm	Accent stones, earrings
1.0 ct	6.5 mm	Solitaire rings, pendants
1.5 ct	7.5 mm	Engagement rings
2.0 ct	8.0 mm	Statement rings
3.0 ct	9.0 mm	Luxury jewelry
5.0 ct+	10.5 mm+	Hip-hop bling, custom designs

Why Choose Augain Gem Company?

As a leading B2B moissanite and lab-grown gemstone manufacturer, we provide:

High-quality VVS moissanite in all colors and cuts.
Custom cutting & hip-hop jewelry design services.
Competitive wholesale pricing.
Fast global shipping.

Whether you need blue moissanite for a custom pendant, black moissanite for men’s rings, or colorless moissanite for bridal jewelry, we’ve got you covered.