Moissanite Education
How Do You Clean Moissanite Jewellery at Home Without Damaging the Plating?
Lukewarm water, mild dish soap and a soft brush clean moissanite safely and are gentle on plated sterling silver. What to leave out, how often to clean, and what the warranty covers.
What are the specifications of moissanite? Hardness, refractive index, dispersion and density
Moissanite's hardness, refractive index, dispersion and density set beside diamond's, with sources and plain explanations of what each number means.
Moissanite stud earrings compared: what do seven brands charge per carat?
Price per carat for seven brands of moissanite stud earrings, checked on each brand's own site on 5 October 2026, with metal, stone size and what each price includes.
Where does moissanite come from, and did it really fall from space?
Henri Moissan found moissanite near a meteorite crater in 1893. Natural crystals are tiny and rare, so all moissanite jewellery is lab grown. Here is the accurate history.
How do you replace a wedding set you can no longer wear?
Four options when your wedding rings no longer fit: resize them, add a sizing insert, wear them another way, or buy a second set in the size your hand is today. With 2026 resizing costs and what each option suits.
Can You Wear Moissanite Jewellery in the Shower, the Pool and the Ocean?
Moissanite is chemically stable and unaffected by water, chlorine or salt. Here is what actually needs care: the plated setting, and what the Lifetime Warranty covers.
What Size Stud Earring Suits a Woman Over 60?
Mariqe's Eterna Stud Earrings come in three sizes: 6.5mm, 8mm and 9.1mm. This guide compares them honestly for women over 60, weighing earlobe comfort and daily wear against occasion-only drama, with current prices for each size.
What do you say when someone asks if it's real?
Moissanite is a real gemstone, not a diamond, and there is a simple, honest answer when someone asks if yours is real. Here is why it can pass an older diamond tester, the numbers that set it apart, and what the GRA certificate actually proves.
How Do Mariqe Returns and Exchanges Actually Work in 2026?
Mariqe's actual 2026 return policy: 30 days from delivery, a flat $19 fee for sizing or change of mind, free faulty replacements, and how it differs from the Lifetime Moissanite Warranty.
Sterling silver with plating, versus solid gold: what you are actually buying
Mariqe sells 925 sterling silver plated in gold or platinum, not solid gold. An honest look at what that means for durability, an FTC-sourced comparison of plating terms, and real prices against solid gold moissanite studs.
What is a GRA certificate, and what is it actually worth?
A GRA certificate records a moissanite stone's specifications and inscription code. It is not a GIA report and it is not an independent valuation. Here is what it does tell you, what it does not, and what to judge a moissanite seller on instead.