Moissanite was originally discovered in the crater of a meteorite! It has since been discovered how to synthesize gem quality moissanite in a lab. Moissanite is second only to diamond in terms of durability. Also, it rates higher on the refraction and dispersion indices than diamond, meaning that it redirects more light back to the eye and breaks white light into the rainbow spectrum more vividly than diamond! It has more sparkle and fire! Yet, in spite of being similar or superior in terms of durability and beauty, moissanite jewelry is a tiny fraction of the price of comparable diamond items. A 1 carat diamond pendant will easily cost thousands of dollars. A 1 carat moissanite pendant will cost less than $100. It is truly the perfect stone. Super affordable without having to sacrifice quality, wearability, or beauty. It is better than cubic zirconia too, which easily scratches and gets cloudy even after just a few months. Moissanite will last forever.