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Right Now Rings - Moissanite Engagement Rings

February 6, 2023

Ahh, romance. First kisses, sunsets in the summertime, then rainy date nights, and promising sweet ever after… well, as soon as you can afford it.

Putting a pause on your proposal is the pits. But don’t be bummed if that budget is keeping your engagement ring out of reach. We’ve got a sparkly solution that’ll save you a grip and let you go home with a ring right now.

And hey, guess what? Saving doesn’t mean settling. The magic word is moissanite.

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Why choose moissanite? Well, for starters, it’s a stunning stone that looks absolutely fabulous in an engagement ring. Also, because moissanite is so much more affordable than a diamond, you can buy a way bigger stone and still come in under budget.

If you’re determined to get a diamond, that’s ok too. If you don’t want to wait to propose, you can snag a gorgeous moissanite ring right now and get a diamond down the line.

Looking for something different than a diamond? Moissanite is an exceptional choice for fine jewelry that will last a lifetime and is a great alternative to diamonds.

Sparkles in Space

So what is this shiny stuff? Moissanite is made up of silicon carbide. It was originally discovered when a comet crashed into the earth. It’s stardust, and it doesn’t get much more romantic than that.

Natural moissanite is rare, so all moissanite found in fine jewelry is lab made. This keeps the cost down and the quality high.

If you’re thinking moissanite, think sparkle. The stuff has an incredibly high sparkle index, as in twice as sparkly as a diamond.

Moissanite can be cut to show off all that glittery sparkle and show off its rainbow fire or to look more like a diamond. The cut you choose depends on the shimmer you’re after.

Do You Have To Let It Linger?

So, does moissanite last? Yes. While you might decide to buy a moissanite ring and replace it down the line–or fall in love and keep it forever–moissanite will last as long as a diamond. It won’t just last a lifetime. It’s something you can pass on to your children.

Diamonds last forever because they are so hard, a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, to be exact. Moissanite comes in at 9.25. This means nothing can scratch moissanite other than a diamond or another moissanite.

All that hardness means two things. First, moissanite can be precision-cut to shine like nobody’s business. And secondly, it’ll stay that way. Meaning moissanite will never get dull or “cloudy.” It’ll sparkle on for a lifetime.

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The Mia with a 1.5 carat Elongated Cushion cut Moissanite in White Gold

Pocket Friendly

Moissanite is super affordable. Moissanite is a beautiful alternative if you want to get an engagement ring right now but don’t have a few thousand dollars lying around to spend on a diamond.

The best part is a moissanite engagement ring doesn’t feel like a replacement. It feels like the real deal because it is the real deal. It’s just different from a diamond.

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The Liv with a 5 carat Emerald Moissanite in White Gold

Savvy Sparkle

So just how much can you save? Prices vary from stone to stone depending on the cut, color, clarity, and carat–otherwise known as the 4Cs.

Because moissanite is more affordable, you can get the best of the 4Cs in every category – it’s all we sell. But let’s take a look for comparison.

A 1-carat VS1 G color round lab diamond might cost you around 1,200, give or take, and about five times that for a natural diamond. A 1ct VVS colorless moissanite will cost less than half the lab diamond.

All that to say that with the same $1,200 budget, you could get up to a 2.5 or even 3-carat moissanite. Or if you’d prefer to stick with the 1 carat, you can walk with a stone for well under 1k, leaving plenty of room to pick the perfect setting.

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The Lexie with a 2 carat Round Moissanite in White Gold

Line ‘em Up!

Just like with our diamonds, you can choose any size or shape of moissanite and match it with any setting you like. Saving doesn’t mean settling.

Choose a simple solitaire or something more ornate. You can get her the ring she wants while saving a few thousand dollars for the wedding.

Here are a few examples of how you can get boujee on a budget, but really, the sky is the limit.

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The Kamellie with a 3 carat Marquise Moissanite in White Gold

Subtle is the New Stunning

The Razor Kamelie proves that simplicity can be stunning, especially when it’s got all that sparkle to back it up.

This ring is a play on our classic Kamellie solitaire. The thin band has a razor edge. It’s incredibly delicate and flattering to the hand. A hidden halo adds a touch of glittering sparkle from every angle.

All in all, it’s simple, elegant perfection.

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The Razor Kamellie with a 3.5 carat Oval Moissanite in Yellow Gold

You Bezel Believe It

The Charlotte has some seriously sleek lines. The clean beveled edge is sophisticated, modern, and streamlined to perfection.

The silhouette is understated and gorgeous, making it a stellar match for all the glittering sparkle of a moissanite stone. And in case you wanted a little more in the shine department, a hidden halo adds a touch of sparkle to the smooth setting.

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The Charlotte with a 2 carat Oval Moissanite in White Gold

Oh-So Enchanting

The Twig is majorly magical. This engagement ring is nature-loving with a touch of whimsy and a unique (and popular) choice.

The playful lines look stunning with a moissanite, while two round diamonds on either side accent the glittery gorgeousness.

A budget doesn’t mean you have to skip on detail. The Twig is part of our signature collection and one of our most affordable settings–although it certainly doesn’t look it.

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The Twig with a 2 carat Pear Moissanite in Yellow Gold

Pavé the Way

The Pavé Alex is delightfully elegant with a healthy dose of sparkle.

An endless row of pavé diamonds plays off the center stone's sparkle. The hidden halo forms a continuous loop of sparkle, the high-set moissanite making it perfect for stacking.

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The Pave Kamellie with a 2.5 carat Princess Moissanite in White Gold

Excuse Me, Did You Say Elegance?

The Naomi emanates gentle elegance with a delicate band that is flattering to the finger.

Pear and round brilliant side stones enhance the look of the thin band while adding to the sparkle of your center stone. They also switch up the silhouette giving it a unique and elegant look.

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The Naomi with a 3 carat Oval Moissanite in Rose Gold

Sparkle Sunday (With a Big Rock on Top)

The Rachel is stunning with three-sided sparkle, a diamond bridge, and a hidden halo.

The ornate design is giving sparkles from every angle. It’s an insanely gorgeous engagement ring, and it’s giving us some serious fine jewelry feels.

The band is giving rich and luxurious, and because you saved so much on that moissanite, you can bask in the glitter of it all.

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The Rachel with a 3 carat Round cut Moissanite in Rose Gold

Now is the New Later

If you’re ready to pop the question, there’s no time like the present. By going with a moissanite engagement ring, you don’t have to feel bad about saving big.

In fact, all the money you save buying moissanite over a diamond can help you invest in your right-now plans, like building a home together or planning a wedding.

But hey, life can be expensive. So if you can’t swing the moissanite ring or don’t want to wait on the diamond, you can always buy now and play later. Breaking down a forever purchase into little pieces can make it easier on your finances, and that's facts.

Plus, you can get what you really want when you want it, and that’s on W.

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The Eve with a 2 carat Radiant Moissanite in Yellow Gold

Ready For Your Right Now Ring?

Stunning, sparkly, and saving you money too? What’s not to love about moissanite? And seriously, why settle when you can snag the ring she wants without the wait?

Moissanite is fire. Its affordability allows you to get the ring you want on a right now budget, and it’ll stay stunning as long as you both shall live. So don’t let money make you wait to say, “I do.”

You’ve got a lifetime to save for the diamond. In the meantime, why not go with moissanite skip to the happily ever after?

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