Urbane Lumière — Silver and Moissanite Necklace

.5ct Moissanite, 5mm diameter

In its natural form, Moissanite remains very rare. It wasn’t until 1958 that geologists found it outside of meteorites: first, in the Earth’s upper mantle near Wyoming, and then, the following year, as inclusions in rock in Russia.

Today, Moissanite is exclusively grown in laboratories as an alternative to diamonds. Created in a controlled environment with advanced technology, it is easily traceable and requires no mining. This means Moissanite has a smaller carbon footprint and lessened environmental impact than a naturally mined gem.

 It has a higher refractive index — meaning it produces more rainbow ‘fire’ than a diamond when light hits the stone’s surface. Diamond is also physically harder than Moissanite, which is a 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale compared to a diamond’s rating of 10.

Silver Chain length 45cm, 50cm, 55cm

Every piece is individually crafted in our New Zealand workshop using traditional silversmithing and goldsmithing techniques.

Handforming metal means each item will have subtle variations - this is the hallmark of genuine handcraft, not mass production.