white round brilliant cut diamonds and pink round brilliant cut moissanite on navy silk background.

A History of Moissanite

As a stone that emits unrivalled fire and brilliance, moissanite is one of the most durable and eye-catching gemstones available.

1893

Nobel Prize winning chemist Dr. Henri Moissan discovered sparkling crystals in a meteorite crater in Arizona.

1905

Identified as the mineral silicon carbide, these rare crystals were officially named Moissanite in Dr. Henri Moissan’s honour.

1995

After spending years developing Moissan’s early research, scientists at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, successfully developed a thermal process capable of growing large gem-quality silicon carbide crystals in a laboratory.

1998

Charles & Colvard patented laboratory-grown silicon carbide gemstones, introducing the world's first gem-quality moissanite suitable for jewellery.

2000s

Advances in laboratory growing techniques enabled moissanite to be produced in a range of colours, including blue and green, allowing jewellers to create bold and distinctive pieces.

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