https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-92459 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:41:49 +0000 Maysprout 92459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does the stone crack easily? I've already broken my gold wedding band so I can't go anywhere near things not sturdy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-92453 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:36:36 +0000 looch 92453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am considering getting a pair of Moissanite earrings. I have a pair of small diamond studs that are sentimental, but I really want a larger pair of studs, like 1.5 carat each and this is a perfect way to use the stone, as they are more protected than in a ring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91525 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:36:16 +0000 ecogirl 91525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is such a sweet reason to get a diamond Daniellemybelle! I'm sure your children will love that. Thank you so much about the bracelet. It's so pretty! I hope I love it as much in person. I buy most of my clothes at consignment shops so I rationalize that it's ok to shop for jewelery when I want it! haha :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91521 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:31:06 +0000 daniellemybelle 91521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think moissanite is beautiful, and considered it for my engagement ring. I decided I'd rather have a diamond, even if it meant it would be smaller. My thought was that we aren't wealthy or flashy folks, and don't think we ever will be, so it would be nice to have something of more value (both financially and culturally) to pass down to future generations. It's also nice to know it is super durable - I would totally crack mine like @blushink did!</p> <p>@ecogirl: That bracelet is for real gorgeous. I'm not a huge jewelry person, but I must admit I'm jealous that you can up and order something as lovely as that whenever you like! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91433 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:45:07 +0000 DigAPony 91433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ecogirl: thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91421 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:57:39 +0000 Maysprout 91421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lovely rings. My MIL wishes I got an engagement ring but this sounds like a nice alternative to a diamond. </p> <p> @ecogirl: Love the bracelet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91406 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:21:43 +0000 ecogirl 91406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Digapony that is beautiful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91404 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:12:32 +0000 ecogirl 91404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love anything that sparkles and ladies, this ring sparkled like the prettiest diamond ever! I have lots of diamonds and lots of rubies but I need a moissanite! haha :) It was really neat how it picked up all the colors like a rainbow. Very pretty! I've never been much of a one gem woman! There are too many beautiful ones to only own one type at least for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91400 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:58:08 +0000 Andrea 91400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: haha. good for you. i love diamonds. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91395 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:00:43 +0000 tequiero21 91395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: haha i hate buying into all this commercialism/capitalism. i don't think diamonds are worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91340 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:06:39 +0000 DigAPony 91340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My engagement ring is moissanite, surrounded by diamonds. I love it. My husband bought it online as well. These are some photos from the wedding-planning blog that I started and quickly abandoned. :)</p> <p><a href="http://alliwantisyou2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/one-ring-to-rule-them-all.html" rel="nofollow">http://alliwantisyou2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/one-ring-to-rule-them-all.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91336 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:43:55 +0000 chopsuey 91336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ecogirl: they're beautiful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91335 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:43:27 +0000 chopsuey 91335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of it! But sounds awesome. Shiz. Why spend 300k on a ring when you can get one that looks just as good for... Under 2k? Dang. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91330 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:18:48 +0000 ecogirl 91330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Penny Lane Oh good! I called my friend and that's where they got her new ring set too. I just ordered a bracelet and earrings and I am so excited. I got these <a href="http://www.moissaniteco.com/3ct-round-brilliant-antique-leaf-moissanite-bracelet-p-13858.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.moissaniteco.com/3ct-round-brilliant-antique-leaf-moissanite-bracelet-p-13858.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.moissaniteco.com/round-moissanite-diamond-halo-martini-stud-earrings-p-11767.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.moissaniteco.com/round-moissanite-diamond-halo-martini-stud-earrings-p-11767.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91326 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:10:59 +0000 Penny Lane 91326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: not reaaally the same. They have different chemical make up, and CZ is softer and more porous, which is why it tends to get scratched and cloudy after a while... But moissanite doesn't! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91324 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:08:02 +0000 Andrea 91324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: you are turning down an upgrade? I want your upgrade! Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91288 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:55:54 +0000 tequiero21 91288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>is that the same as cubic zirconia? never heard of it, but i wouldn't mind owning one. i hate that diamonds are so darn expensive! my husband wants to trade up the one he originally got me. i told him i'll be really upset if he does. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91270 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:14:40 +0000 AmeliaBedelia 91270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loooove Moissy! I almost got one, but we got something else instead. I'm pushing for a Moissy RHR though. It's so affordable and sparkly and just great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91082 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:57:19 +0000 Penny Lane 91082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ecogirl: moissaniteco.com? that's where we ordered my ring from! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91010 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:52:21 +0000 ecogirl 91010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Blushink How pretty! It has a very vintage feel to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-91003 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:39:11 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 91003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My wedding ring is too. I love it. Though I did crack the biggest stone. With repetitive hitting my glass desk at work :( </p> <p><a href="http://gallery.weddingbee.com/photo/mrsflamingos-ring-closeup" rel="nofollow">http://gallery.weddingbee.com/photo/mrsflamingos-ring-closeup</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90979 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:31:43 +0000 ecogirl 90979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found a website for them called moissanite and company. Has anyone heard of it? Is it reputable? I am smitten ladies! What a gorgeous rock! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90976 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:19:42 +0000 joyjoy 90976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted one, and even suggested it to DH before we got engaged. He didn't listen. :-P I still think they're pretty cool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90971 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:04:35 +0000 Mrs. Bee 90971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no but i've wanted one and would definitely consider getting one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90970 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:03:39 +0000 Penny Lane 90970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ecogirl: LOL @ your fainting husband! Cracks me up. Yeah I'd never heard of it either until I accidentally found weddingbee one day while googling for ring pictures! So, really, I've got Mr. and Mrs. Bee to thank!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90968 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:56:59 +0000 ecogirl 90968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Penny Lane that sound you just heard was the thud from my husband fainting haha :) 1 ct for less than $1000?? That is amazing considering I was just staring at it in real life and it is so stunning! I would have opted for this if I had known about it. What a romantic start too! From space! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90965 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:55:02 +0000 Penny Lane 90965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ecogirl: Yep! Well, kinda! Basically, it was originally discovered in a meteor, but in too small quantities to be really useful. So some guy figured out how to replicate it in the lab... And now I get to wear some every day!</p> <p>It's way way cheaper than diamonds too :P my stone is a 1ct size and cost less than $1000 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90960 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:48:48 +0000 ecogirl 90960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Penny Lane It looked just like a really fine, really sparkly diamond! You could not help but notice it! Did it really come from space? Come on! You're so lucky that you have one! I've never heard of it before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90957 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:46:59 +0000 Penny Lane 90957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do! I've had it for almost a year now and I LOVE it! People assume it's a diamond, but I tell everyone it came from space :) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-here-own-moissanite#post-90924 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:16:03 +0000 ecogirl 90924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure if this belongs here or not but I thought style was a good topic choice. I'll move it if it's wrong - sorry! </p> <p>I went to late lunch with a girlfriend tonight and she confided that she and her husband are in deep financial peril. They've lost their homes to foreclosure and let their nanny and housekeeper go already. It's only a matter of time before her husband gets a new position but it will pay about a quarter of what he was making! They have downsized their whole lives and the only luxury they are keeping is her son's private school. </p> <p>Back to the topic, I wondered aloud why she hasn't sold her gorgeous 3 carat diamond ring. She said they had and got less than they thought. They put almost all of the money in the bank (it was flawless) but she bought a moissanite ring as a stand in so they can keep up appearances without questions. Girls (and MrBee haha :) ) this ring is amazing! It is so sparkly and looks wonderful and was twinkling and picking up colors from the restaurant. I really want one but I didn't want to focus my conversation on her ring considering she needed a shoulder to cry on! Does anyone here have a moissanite ring? </p>