Rose gold and moissanite, has there ever been a more iconic duo? Certainly not lately. Rose gold has been on fire for the last few years, and nothing quite compliments that pretty pink like the high-key sparkle of moissanite.
With the rising cost of, well, everything, it’s easy to see why more and more couples are choosing the cost-conscious and sustainably sparklicious combo. Now, while we love to see y’all looking blush and baroque without going broke, there are others out here trying to drag this drip. So, should you follow your heart and get that cute pink ring with the rainbow sparkle? Let’s get into it.
What In The Sparkle?
In case you didn’t know, moissanite is a gorge little glitter rock discovered when a meteor smacked into Arizona. In nature, it’s a super rare mineral made up of silicon carbide.
All of the moissanite found in jewelry is lab-made, and that comes with its own set of serious advantages. Because science goes so hard, most moissanite is nearly colorless, flawless, and gorgeous practically every time. Diamond companies try to drag moissanite because, well, profit. Frankly, they’d rather guilt you into spending more on a diamond.
Here’s the tea. Moissanite is super affordable, yes. It’s also almost as hard as a diamond and twice as sparkly. In other words, it’s good stuff, with a lower price tag, so you can get the giant rock of your dreams. This The Mia engagment ring in 14k Rose gold with a 2ct moissanite center stone, only costs around $2,250. Like, come on, we live.
The Mia with a 2.5 carat Round Cut Moissanite in Rose Gold
Think Pink
Nothing quite sets off the fiery rainbow sparkle of moissanite like the warm romantic glow of rose gold. This super popular hue results from copper being mixed into pure gold.
Rose gold rings were wildly popular in the 1920’s meaning it has totally vintage vibes and looks absolutely steller in an art deco-inspired setting. It also means that people have old ideas about it. See old school rose gold used to develop a patina, tons of people love the warm color it brings out, while others prefer their rings to, well, not do that.
While every ring needs a polish now and then, we’ve updated the magic formula from the 100-year-old stuff so our rose gold will never patina. So your rose gold will stay pretty and pink. So the warm and romantic vibes of something like this Alice will stay just so, sans the cozy patina coating.
The Alice with a 2.5 carat Oval Moissanite in Rose Gold
Rock Facts
Moissanite, and lab diamonds for that matter, are much more affordable than mined diamonds. They’re also more ethical and sustainable. And while diamond companies like to push the narrative that moissanite isn’t as good as a diamond, it’s simply not true.
The fact is they are just two different things. Of course, a diamond company doesn’t want to sell you some other stone they’ll make way less money on. They’re in the diamond business. They want to sell diamonds.
Moissanite has its own distinct advantages, and we absolutely love it. Our moissanite is all totally colorless and always nearly flawless. The fact that it’s so affordable means there’s no reason for us to sell a stone that’s not practically perfect. So we don’t. The price tag also means you can go home with the rock of your dreams, and we love to see it.
Check it out, this 1.01ct E VS1 Round Natural Diamond is drop-dead gorgeous, and it’s gonna cost you about $6k. This 1ct Round Moissanite, on the other hand, cost around $500. That’s a hefty hunk of savings for the same size chunk of ice.
Really Big Rocks
Did we mention that moissanite is affordable? We did. But our favorite part is that smol price tag means you can go home with the rose gold ring that’s been living rent-free in your dreams.
Like this 5ct Moissanite Michelle engagement ring in 18k Rose Gold. Literally, why go small when you can have it all? Our moissanites range from 1-5 carats and around $500-$2000 on average. Meaning no matter your budget, you can go home with the high fantasy ring you oh-so desire for less than the cost of a 1ct diamond sans setting. That’s a major W periodt.
The Michelle with a 5 carat Cushion Moissanite in Rose Gold
High Vibe
The warm romance of rose gold and moissanite light up some serious vibes. Rose gold lends itself particularly well to vintage-inspired rings like our Amber setting with pear moissanite.
But possibly the best part of rose gold busting back onto the scene is its new and modern association. So if you’re looking for something a little less traditional, make it a contemporary classic. Something about clean, modern lines set in that blush gold just hits different. She’s unique and classic all at once, and we absolutely stan.
The Amber with a with a 3.5 carat Pear Cut Moissanite in Rose Gold
Forever Snatched
People often wonder if rose gold and moissanite is a combo that will last. Let us be the first to lay it out. Yes. Off the top, moissanite is almost as hard as a diamond. Meaning the only thing that’s going to scratch it up is a diamond or other moissanite. She’s gorge, she’s sparkly, she’s gonna last a lifetime. Or several if you’re into that sort of thing. Rose gold gets a bad rap in the always department too, and it’s all because of that patina problem. The rose gold of yore, aka vintage gems, had a bit more copper and, well, who knows what else in the mix. (Hey, it was hard times, give people a break.) The point is, that’s why the old stuff has a particular look.
Ours never does. At Keyzar, we use a unique blend in making our rose gold that won’t patina. Couple that with the fact that we only sell the best moissanite, and you’re stuck with a gorge combo that will look sickening forever. Like this Pave Aline, that shiny and simplistic vibe screams classic. And clean and classic aren’t going anywhere.
The Pave Aline with a 2 carat Oval Moissanite in Rose Gold
Ready For Some Serious Sparkle?
We are too. Rose gold and moissanite rings are high-key romantic for low-key budgets, and we seriously love them for it.
Without a hefty price tag hanging over your head, you can go home with the giant rock of your dreams rather than settling for a smol stone that doesn’t light you up. So go ahead, grab that chonky pink ring that makes your heart sing. We love to hear it.
