Melanie Weir knows a thing or two weddings. The freelance author and contributor to Business Insider has covered numerous weddings and over the years noticed an emerging trend: a desire to cut back on overall wedding costs. And many of these trends bode well for less conventional gem stone choices like moissanite vs cubic zirconia. According

As you explore the best moissanite bridal sets guide, prepare to fall in love. Why moissanite? It looks like a diamond, but it comes without the price tag or ethical concerns sometimes attached to diamonds.  As a beauty and fashion writer (of almost 20 years, which is hard to wrap my head around sometimes!), I

I’ve looked at a lot of wedding jewelry throughout my life and career, and I’d personally be considering an oval moissanite engagement ring if I were hoping to get married soon. These stones are brilliant and there are all kinds of settings that hold them. The oval shape is a classic that looks beautiful in

I’ve been a long-time fan of rose gold jewelry and saving money while still buying what I really want instead of settling. Because of that, I instantly fell in love with several rose gold moissanite ring ideas. A moissanite ring will cost less than the diamond equivalent, and you still won’t have to worry about

From sunshine yellow to moody with orange undertones, there’s nothing quite like the unique sparkle of yellow moissanite. If you’re looking for unique jewelry ideas, this underrated gemstone is affordable, durable, and more environmentally friendly than natural gemstones. I love jewelry, but I’m also a bargain shopper. More importantly, I like to find pieces that

As a beauty and fashion writer, moissanite jewelry has become one of my favorite things to write about, so I’m overjoyed to show you the best split shank moissanite ring ideas. I feel like moissanite hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves, but the tides seem to be turning now.  When you combine the benefits of

Moissanite is the newest diamond-like alternative stone that is a true gemstone. Unlike what we often think of with cubic zirconia, and other sub-par gemstones that look like diamonds, Moissanite is actually more brilliant than diamonds. The fire and the flash of Moissanite is similar to a diamond, without the cost. Moissanite registers a 9.25

Looking at rings seems simple enough, but there are many styles of rings that you may not know about until you start shopping around to make your first purchase. Personally, I love the appearance of cathedral rings. I think they’re so unique and breathtaking! When I was shopping around for a cathedral moissanite ring for