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Buying a moissanite ring — the complete guide.

Everything a buyer needs to know before purchasing a moissanite engagement ring at Fenora. The stone grades, the size decisions, the setting choices, the metal options, the price expectations and the care requirements. A complete guide from first question to confirmed order.

Before you start — the key decisions

Buying a moissanite engagement ring involves the same fundamental decisions as buying a diamond ring — stone size, cut quality, colour grade, setting style and metal — with some moissanite-specific considerations. This guide walks through every decision in the right order.

01
Confirm the recipient knows and wants moissanite
This is the most important step for a moissanite engagement ring. If the recipient specifically values having a diamond, moissanite — however beautiful — will not satisfy that value. Confirm this before ordering.
02
Set your budget
Moissanite is 90–95% less expensive than lab grown diamond at equivalent visible sizes. A moissanite ring provides exceptional visual impact at almost any budget. Decide your total budget including stone, setting and metal.
03
Choose the stone size
Moissanite is sold by millimetre diameter. Choose the size that creates the right visual presence for her hand — the consultation helps calibrate this with examples shown on screen.
04
Choose the colour grade
Colourless (D-E-F equivalent) for white metal settings. Near-colourless (G-H-I equivalent) for yellow or rose gold. Fenora stocks colourless moissanite as standard.
05
Choose the cut style
Brilliant cut (standard) or crushed ice. Brilliant cut is closer to diamond in visual character. Crushed ice creates a shimmery, distinctive sparkle. A full guide covers this difference.
06
Choose the setting style
Solitaire, halo, nature inspired, vintage, custom. Every setting available for diamond is available for moissanite at Fenora.
07
Choose the metal
18KT yellow, white or rose gold, or platinum 950. All Fenora metals are recycled. White gold and platinum suit colourless moissanite most naturally.

Moissanite size guide — what each size looks like

Moissanite sizing uses millimetre diameter. The table below converts moissanite diameter to approximate diamond equivalent visual size and describes what each looks like on the hand.

Diameter	Diamond Equivalent (visual)	On the Hand	Recommended For
5.0mm	~0.50ct	Delicate — suits small hands and minimalist settings	Buyers who want subtle, everyday elegance
6.0mm	~0.75ct	Classic — balanced on most hand sizes	The most versatile everyday size
6.5mm	~1.00ct	The sweet spot — prominent but balanced on most hands	The most popular moissanite size at Fenora
7.0mm	~1.25ct	A clear statement — noticeable from across a room	Buyers who want visible presence without going bold
7.5mm	~1.50ct	Very striking — suits larger hands well	Buyers who want maximum everyday elegance
8.0mm	~2.00ct	Bold — very prominent on the hand	Statement rings — confident choice
9.0mm	~2.50ct	Very bold — significant presence on any hand	Maximum visual impact
10.0mm	~3.00ct+	Exceptional — the largest ring in any room	For buyers who want the most impressive ring possible

Setting styles for moissanite — what works best

Moissanite can be set in every setting style available for diamond. Some settings particularly suit the optical character of moissanite.

Best settings for moissanite

Solitaire — lets the moissanite's exceptional brilliance and fire perform without competition. The most popular moissanite setting at Fenora
Halo with lab grown diamond — moissanite centre + lab grown diamond halo. A popular combination that keeps the total cost reasonable while adding sparkle around the centre stone
Nature inspired — particularly beautiful in rose gold or yellow gold. The organic details complement the warm fire of moissanite
Vintage inspired — the high fire of moissanite suits ornate vintage settings where multiple light-catching elements create complex sparkle

Price guide — what to budget

Moissanite pricing at Fenora reflects stone size (millimetre diameter), colour grade and setting complexity. These are approximate ranges to help with budget planning.

Ring Configuration	Approximate Price Range	What It Provides
6.5mm (1ct visual) moissanite solitaire, 18KT	$800–1,500	A beautiful, everyday elegant ring with genuine presence
7.5mm (1.5ct visual) moissanite solitaire, 18KT	$1,000–1,800	A striking, noticeable ring with significant sparkle
8.0mm (2ct visual) moissanite solitaire, platinum	$1,500–2,500	A bold, impressive ring in the most durable metal
6.5mm moissanite + diamond halo, 18KT	$1,500–2,500	Maximum visual size with diamond halo detail
Custom nature inspired moissanite ring	$1,000–2,000	A fully personal design from your specific brief

The Fenora moissanite process — from consultation to delivery

Every Fenora moissanite ring is made to order following the same process as diamond rings.

01
Book a free consultation with Yash Chandpara
Yash Chandpara shows moissanite in different sizes and cut styles on screen. He compares moissanite and lab grown diamond side by side if useful. The consultation is free and carries no obligation.
02
Choose stone and setting
Based on the consultation, confirm the stone size, colour grade, cut style and setting design.
03
Order confirmation and payment
Fenora confirms the order details in writing. Payment is made securely and the stone is allocated to your order.
04
Ring crafted in 10–12 working days
Your specific moissanite is set by a master jeweller in the confirmed setting. The 22-point quality inspection applies to every moissanite ring.
05
Free express delivery across Australia
Packaged in Fenora presentation packaging and dispatched by free express tracked courier across Australia. Typically 2–4 business days from dispatch.

Buying a moissanite ring — questions answered

Does a moissanite ring come with any paperwork?

Every Fenora order includes full order documentation specifying the moissanite dimensions, colour grade, cut style, metal and setting design. Moissanite receives a GRA certificate rather than an IGI one (IGI grading is specific to diamonds), and the order documentation confirms all relevant stone specifications.

Can I upgrade from moissanite to diamond later?

Yes. Contact Fenora to discuss the upgrade path. The stone would be replaced with an IGI certified lab grown diamond, set in the existing ring or a new design. Yash Chandpara discusses the options during a consultation.

Does the lifetime warranty apply to moissanite rings?

Yes. The Fenora lifetime manufacturing warranty applies to every ring Fenora makes — including moissanite. The warranty covers the setting and craftsmanship, exactly as it does for diamond rings. If a prong breaks, a setting fails or the metalwork separates under normal wear, it is repaired or replaced at no cost.

Is the ring size covered by the free resize policy?

Yes. One complimentary resize within 60 days of delivery is included with every Fenora ring, including moissanite rings. Contact Fenora, a pre-paid return label is provided and the ring is resized and returned by free express courier.

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