It’s no secret that locally in Australia we have been
rocked by the recent events of Covid 19. It has effected not only the economy
but also our freedoms. While our needs haven’t changed we find adapting is the
only way forward.
Prior to this event we would check out social media to
get inspiration and either visit our Jeweller or jump online to browse designs
and Diamonds. Shopping online for the perfect Engagement Ring or Wedding
Ring is made easy and shopping locally has never been more important.
The other great reason to buy local especially
recently is due to the fluctuating US dollar and the price of Gold. Buying from
overseas Jewellers can add up significantly when you take into account the
exchange rate and customs charges. Even Gold prices have seemed to sky rocket
with recent rates hitting as high as $2700 an ounce.
With all the uncertainty at the moment and the price
fluctuations many buyers have been turning to Diamond alternatives and
Moissanites are on the rise. In fact in recent years as much as 14% of all
purchases for Engagement Rings have been for
Moissanite Engagement Rings.
Besides
the benefit of the price difference, Moissanites are a 9.5 on the Moh’s scale
of hardness. This is close to the same position as natural Diamonds and due to
fact that they are grown in a lab Moissanites can be produced in better colour
and clarity that many natural diamonds are found in. This means when shopping
for a Moissanite Engagement Ring and especially a Solitaire Moissanite Engagement
Ring the brighter and clearer Moissanite wont cost the thousands you
would expect to pay for a mined Diamond or even a Lab Grown Diamond.
Moissanites are both ethically sourced and have a far
better impact on the environment and are now considered to be icing on the cake
for many who are turning away from naturally mined diamonds for the same
reason.
There are so many options and so many local Jewellers…
searching for the perfect Engagement Ring or Moissanite Jewellery
should be a fun and exciting time. So whether searching for Moissanite
Jewellery Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, there is sure to be a Jeweller
to help find the perfect piece.