Moissanite has found a natural home in Jersey City. The Newport neighborhood's young professional community — data-driven, value-conscious, and unswayed by tradition for its own sake — has embraced moissanite faster than almost any other market in the region. Here's why.
What Moissanite Actually Is
Moissanite is silicon carbide — a gemstone originally discovered in a meteorite crater in 1893. Natural moissanite is extraordinarily rare. The moissanite in jewelry is lab-created, producing a stone with exceptional optical properties at a fraction of diamond prices. It is not cubic zirconia. It is not a "fake diamond." It is a distinct gemstone with its own impressive qualities.
Why Jersey City Professionals Choose It
A 2-carat moissanite costs approximately $600–$1,200. A comparable lab diamond runs $3,000–$6,000. A natural diamond equivalent: $15,000+. For a couple in one of the most expensive real estate markets in America — many carrying student debt, saving for a down payment, or prioritizing financial goals — this isn't a compromise. It's a smart allocation of resources.
The Optical Case for Moissanite
Moissanite has a higher refractive index than diamond (2.65 vs 2.42), which means it produces more fire — the colored light dispersion that makes a stone visually dramatic. In certain lighting, moissanite is arguably more visually striking than diamond. Whether that appeals to you is a matter of taste — but the optical quality is genuinely exceptional.
Durability
Moissanite scores 9.25 on the Mohs scale — second only to diamond's 10. For daily wear over decades, it's an extremely durable choice. Significantly harder and more scratch-resistant than all other gemstone alternatives.
Shop Moissanite at Solomon Jewelers Newport Centre
We carry moissanite engagement rings, earrings, pendants, and chains at Newport Centre in Jersey City. Every stone is lab-created to high optical standards. We'll show you moissanite and lab diamond side by side so you can make an informed choice.