You have two main options when purchasing a moissanite engagement ring: online and retail.
Online
A quick google search will reveal many places to buy online (Moissanite.com or MoissaniteCo come to mind). Here you’ll find the most selection – many different sizes, shapes, and settings. Prices are pretty competitive too. But unless you’ve seen a moissanite stone in person it’s hard to commit to buying online until you’re convinced it’s what you want.
Another great source of moissanite online is Amazon. Not only do they have a huge selection at competitive prices, but all their rings have lots of customer reviews you can read to make sure you’re getting a good stone (plus lots of their jewelry has free shipping).
Retail
Going to a retail store is the only way you’ll truly get a feel for how beautiful moissanite really is. Since moissanite is not the norm, you need to be confident that you like the look, feel, and sparkle in addition to the cost. The best way to do this is to hold one in your hand, in person.
Unfortunately there aren’t that many retail stores that carry moissanite. I live in San Diego, and I had to call 5 different places before I found one that carried moissanite in store. Then when I went there I was disappointed in the location and general feel of the store – since it caters to low-budget people it was not as glamorous as walking into a Tiffany’s. I worried about taking my fiance there to pick one out. It’s frustrating moissanite isn’t widely accepted yet!
I’ve come to learn these places typically carry some moissanite, but please call around to check your local location first!
- JCPenny’s
- Zales
- Daniel’s Jewelers
If you search and are not able to find a retail location but still want to see a stone in person, you can always order a loose stone from moissaniteco.com and if you don’t like it, simply return it.
By Lala July 30, 2013 - 12:25 am
Hi I’m in San Diego too. Can you tell me where that low budget place was and the name?
By Shane Stone July 30, 2013 - 6:51 am
Hi Lala! Sure thing- it was called Ultra Diamonds, and it was inside of the Burlington Coat Factory in Clairemont. Hope that helps!!
By LALA August 10, 2013 - 12:19 pm
I just saw your response, thank you. I called and he only had a 3 stone yellow gold ring, not what I want. UGH! This is getting so hard!
By Shane Stone August 12, 2013 - 6:47 am
I’d suggest checking it out anyway – you can see what a moissanite looks like in person, and then if you like the stone you can order exactly what you want online. Good luck!
By Bebe August 13, 2013 - 6:36 am
Hello and good morning! I found this article to be Awesome! I always believe moissanites to be the actual” Rock”! It does come from meteor showers! Moissanites are real. They arent so popular like Diamonds are because people dont educate themselves on how and where moissanites come from. But I do have a question. When buying a moissanite, is the “Ring” itself real also? It is white Gold, Gold or platinum?
By Shane Stone August 13, 2013 - 6:45 am
Hi Bebe! Thanks for writing! Yes, moissanite rings typically come with real settings too – your choice of all of the precious gold or platinum metals. Typically the cost of a complete moissanite ring is primarily the setting, with the stone not taking up that much value. Hope that helps!
By Manny Meza August 14, 2013 - 10:15 pm
woah a lot of us live in san diego 🙂
my girl friend was the one who actually showed me these and said if i got her diamond she would leave me (jokingly of course) what’s the best place you would recommend to get and engagement ring that has financing (i have a Daniels jewelers credit card so maybe there?)
By Manny Meza August 14, 2013 - 10:17 pm
and also im kinda new to this whole proposal thing so if anyone could help explain 🙂
she also picked out the ring she likes so im either gonna go for something similar or maybe even that one heres the link to the one she wants http://www.moissanitejewelryshop.com/index.php/moissanite-engagement-rings/design-your-moissanite-engagement-ring/moissanite-and-diamond-engagement-ring-06-50mm-1ct-05cttw-14k-white-gold-mjs64599.html
By Shane Stone August 15, 2013 - 6:56 am
Hi Manny! Sounds like you have a smart girlfriend 😉 If she knows what she wants, I’d suggest you go ahead and get it – no need to bother shopping around. It looks like that website has a great return policy if you decide you don’t like it. Congrats and good luck!
By Linda Brennan November 11, 2014 - 3:49 am
Thanks Thanks so much for posting the link. This is exactly the ring I want also. My boyfriend will be grateful as well for such a beautiful ring at such a agreeable price.
By Amanda Lewis November 22, 2013 - 8:37 pm
Go to Overstock.com. They have so many Moissanite beautiful and not that expensive. I saw a 2ct for around 1100.00. I get jewelry from them all the time and it’s worth it.
By Jenny Matheisen December 29, 2013 - 9:12 am
Don’t forget about http://www.MoissaniteBridal.com – they have the most beautiful settings (true designer settings) on the market! 🙂
By Anna Williams December 30, 2013 - 5:53 pm
I am looking to see my Moissanite ring but having a very hard time finding a decent place that is willing to appraise & buy it. Any ideas?
By Maegen May 8, 2014 - 5:24 pm
I am looking to buy a loose moissanite stone. Has anyone else done this and do you recommend one online retailer over another?
Thanks
By Nina August 7, 2014 - 4:29 pm
You can also try http://kobelli.com/collections/moissanite. Love their designs!!!
By Courtney September 10, 2014 - 6:00 pm
Can someone please tell me where there is a jewelry store that carries Moissanite. I live in Putnam county new York. I’m willing to travel if I need to. maybe new York city, Connecticut Westchester county, anywhere that’s not more than 2 hours from me preferably. I’ve search so many places I cant seem to find it.
By Dani Bassett September 30, 2014 - 9:18 am
Hello all!
You can also look on http://samnsue.com/ check their instagram: samnsuejewelry . They post actual videos in the sunlight to help see the bling factor in these beautiful mois rings! Amazing prices as well.
By Janet Xara March 22, 2015 - 4:56 pm
I had a 14k gold ring with a CZ in it. I wanted to upgrade to a moissanite. I got in touch with someone who sells moissanite on ebay. He sent me two moissanites (one unenhanced and one Forever Brilliant) so that I could decide which one I wanted. I had the one I decided on (the unenhanced) set in my ring, and returned the other one to him. Easy peasy! The new gem is amazingly sparkly and beautiful!
By Shane Stone March 28, 2015 - 10:37 am
Nice! Glad you’re loving it, I bet it looks amazing 🙂
By Eileen June 11, 2015 - 10:37 am
Great information. Thanks very much. I recently purchased a moissanite ring from moissanite.com. As others have said, online shopping can be difficult because you don’t know what you are getting. I highly recommend moissanite. The sparkle is amazing!! Much more beautiful than the pictures. 30 day return policy. Can’t beat the price: 1.8 carat radiant cut on sale for $800. Also, amazon and overstock have good selection and easy returns. Hope this helps 🙂
By Alicia April 24, 2016 - 8:24 pm
Hi guys! You could try the TransGems moissanite actually, similar properties and characteristics to diamond, available for about one-tenth price of standard diamond?
By Sammy August 5, 2017 - 10:54 am
My fiance bought my ring two years ago from MoissaniteRings.com and it is still so stunning. Their quality is impeccable and the customer service was outstanding.
By Sammy August 5, 2017 - 10:56 am
btw The center stone is moissanite and the setting is gold and diamond. I couldn’t be happier with it.