Before, a customer asked us “What is Satéur?” What is the difference with moissanite?
This article will explore the truth about these two stones…
What is Moissanite?
It was first discovered in a crater of a meteor, moissanite is a form of silicon carbide crystal that has been synthesized by labs for more than a century. Moissanite has excellent ratings on the scale of clarity and hardness which is similar to diamond however, it is less expensive. This is one of the main reasons for why this gemstone has become so popular in wedding and engagement rings.
What is the Satéur Stone?
We aren’t aware of the details regarding this particular stone. The Sateur website describes their products as follows “Sateur stone is specially formulated with rare minerals using our exclusive, original process in the Sateur(tm) laboratory”. They won’t divulge the exact nature of the stone however they claim it’s not CZ and not moissanite and certainly not a diamond.
Satéur vs Moissanite
Hardness And Durability
The hardness of gemstones is measured using the Mohs scale. Moissanite has an Mohs rating of 9.25 while Sateur stones have a hardness score of 8.8.
In actual fact, Moissanite is the 2nd hardest stone following diamonds. There aren’t many items in your life that are more durable than moissanite. It’s not scratchable and won’t turn cloudy as you wear it.
The diamond is the only stone that scratches the moissanite. Similar to diamonds, the moissanite is thought to be to be a “forever” stone. It is able to last for a lifetime and even more when you take the time to take care of it.
Appearance
If you take a look at the products on the site of Sateur The moissanite and this gemstone look like each other. The two are identical in color. Most people isn’t in a position to distinguish between the two.
In regards to overall sparkle, moissanite could also have an edge. They possess a high refractive value of 2.65-2.69 (vs 2.39 with Sateur stone). Moissanite boasts an extremely impressive brilliance level and outstanding light performance. This is the reason why it is the most sought-after gemstone for engagement rings. It has greater brilliance and fire than diamonds.
Price
Moissanite is usually more expensive than cubic zirconia. A good moissanite diamond could cost about $400, while a comparable-sized CZ can cost anywhere from $100-$120. As technology advances, the cost of moissanite will also decrease. Check out our affordable moissanite rings.
Conclusion
All in all, the Satéur website doesn’t reveal much about this stone. We cannot compare it with moissanite in detail. In regards to durability and appearance moissanite has a higher value than Satéur stone. The refractive index of Satéur stone is less than diamond and moissanite and the hardness is just slightly more than a regular CZ. The chemical makeup of Sateur isn’t known, making it difficult to determine if it’s a brand new stone or a CZ coated.