WHY KIPROS?
KIPROS MOISSANITE VS CUBIC ZIRCONIA
| Kipros Moissanite | Cubic Zirconia | |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity & Colour | VVS1 clarity + D colour - the top of the grading scale | No standardised grading and quality is inconsistent |
| Brilliance & Fire | Exceptional fire - higher refractive index than natural diamonds | Flatter appearance - lower refractive index than natural diamonds |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 9.25 - near diamond durability ( 10 ) | 8 - softer and prone to scratching |
| Passes Diamond Tester | Yes | No |
| Material | Genuine mineral (silicon carbide) | Synthetic substitute |
| Longevity | Holds shine and clarity for years | Clouds and dulls with everyday wear |
Your Questions Answered
What is moissanite?
Moissanite is a naturally occurring mineral (silicon carbide), now lab created for jewellery use. It's prized for its exceptional brilliance and fire even often outshining a diamond while being more affordable and highly durable.
Can you tell moissanite apart from a natural diamond?
Not easily! Even standard diamond testers can be find it difficult, since moissanite conducts heat in a similar way to natural diamonds. Only specialist moissanite testers can reliably tell the difference.
Does the moissanite come with GRA cerftification papers?
Yes! Every Kipros moissanite comes with GRA certification papers, confirming its clarity, colour, and cut.
Why we chose moissanite?
Kipros was built on the belief that you shouldn't have to choose between quality and affordability. Moissanite gives you the brilliance, durability, and everyday luxury of a diamond - without the price tag or the worry, so you can wear it everywhere, from daily life to travel, without a second thought.