The history of natural noissanite can be traced back to the late 1800's. Dr. Henri Moissan discovered natural silicon carbide in Arizona while analyzing part of the Diablo Canyon meteorite. The mineral name for silicon carbide, moissanite, was given in Dr. Moissan's honor in 1905.

Moissanite had the potential for shimmering brilliance, fire, luster, and incredible hardness. Unfortunately, the supply of natural moissanite wasn't large enough even to create a pair of earrings.

Naturally-occurring moissanite is extremely rare and found only in microscopic crystals that are too small to use in jewelry. After years of research a breakthrough discovery enabled the production of moissanite crystals large enough to produce gem-quality jewelry.

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