Moissanite · buyer-reported prices · updated September 2026
Moissanite Engagement Ring Cost: 484 Real Prices
People who bought a moissanite engagement ring paid a median of $550 across 484 purchases, and half paid between $275 and $1,100. That is below the $2,250 median for every engagement ring here. The median center stone weighed 2 ct DEW.
$550median moissanite ring, 484 purchases
$275–$1,100middle half of prices
2 ct DEWmedian center stone (254 stated weights)
18%of buyers who named the stone chose it
Moissanite ring prices by carat
Each row takes the moissanite rings whose center stone fell in that weight band (diamond-equivalent weight, as moissanite is sold).
| Center stone weight | Rings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 to 0.99 ct DEW | 8 | $550 | $240 to $800 |
| 1 to 1.49 ct DEW | 30 | $650 | $220 to $1,500 |
| 1.5 to 1.99 ct DEW | 26 | $600 | $309 to $1,000 |
| 2 to 2.49 ct DEW | 74 | $600 | $300 to $1,500 |
| 2.5 to 2.99 ct DEW | 14 | $700 | $270 to $2,300 |
| 3 to 3.99 ct DEW | 59 | $697 | $250 to $1,250 |
| 4 ct and up DEW | 42 | $404 | $200 to $1,100 |
Moissanite ring prices by year
| Year bought | Rings | Median ring | Middle half | Median carat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | $480 | $300 to $900 | 1.75 ct DEW |
| 2022 | 43 | $450 | $149 to $800 | 2 ct DEW |
| 2023 | 62 | $404 | $240 to $625 | 2.25 ct DEW |
| 2024 | 43 | $372 | $56 to $700 | 3 ct DEW |
| 2025 | 33 | $480 | $200 to $700 | 2 ct DEW |
| 2026 | 29 | $255 | $70 to $830 | 3 ct DEW |
The year is the one the buyer named, or the year they wrote when the purchase was recent.
Shapes and metals
Oval was the most common shape among the 127 moissanite rings that named one.
Metal, among the 190 that named it:
Where moissanite rings were bought
| Where the ring came from | Rings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy sellers | 80 | $500 | $300 to $700 |
| Ordered from or bought abroad | 66 | $404 | $300 to $550 |
| Amazon, eBay and other marketplaces | 63 | $67 | $38 to $200 |
| Online jewelers | 51 | $900 | $366 to $2,100 |
| Custom makers | 41 | $1,300 | $600 to $2,500 |
| Independent local jewelers | 9 | $1,000 | $850 to $1,400 |
Resale and regret
Of 265 buyers who said how they feel about their moissanite ring, 171 have no regret, 62 are mixed and 32 regret it.
| Why, among the mixed and regretful | Buyers |
|---|---|
| Does not read as a diamond | 33 |
| Chips, loose stones or wear | 20 |
| Went bigger than they like now | 8 |
| Colour, clarity or cut disappoints | 8 |
| Shape, setting or metal feels wrong | 7 |
| The store | 5 |
| Second thoughts about lab or natural | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Keeps comparing | 2 |
| Spent too much | 1 |
| Wishes the stone were bigger | 1 |
| Felt pushed | 1 |
Moissanite ring questions
How much does a moissanite engagement ring cost?
A median $550 across 484 buyer-reported purchases, with half between $275 and $1,100.
What carat do people buy in a moissanite?
The median center stone weighed 2 ct DEW, and half weighed between 1.75 ct DEW and 3 ct DEW (254 stated weights).
Is moissanite a good cheaper alternative to a diamond engagement ring?
Yes: several buyers paid a few hundred dollars for a moissanite ring that people couldn't tell wasn't a diamond, while a larger custom moissanite ring with setting was estimated at roughly $1,000-$5,000 depending on stone size and gold chosen. Several buyers recommend moissanite as more ethical and more brilliant than diamond at a fraction of the price, though the person asking notes his fiancee did not know about moissanite before this discussion.
How much does a moissanite engagement ring cost
Reported prices: about 1100, 1800 for a 2 ct, 2000 for an 8mm Charles & Colvard, over 2000 for a 2 ct stone alone, 800 for a ring and band set, and sets under 100. The person asking was weighing about 900 pounds for moissanite against about 2000 pounds for diamond. Discussion members cited about $13 for a basic silver stock ring, a couple hundred dollars for one in gold, and around $300 for a custom-made piece, versus roughly $3,000 for a comparable diamond-look ring quoted a couple years earlier.
Is moissanite a good affordable alternative to a diamond engagement ring?
Buyers reported moissanite rings from about $93 to $4,000, mostly described as indistinguishable from diamond to onlookers, with price driven by carat weight and metal rather than the stone. Buyers strongly recommended moissanite as durable and attractive for well under $200, while noting it can show rainbow flashes in certain light and benefits from a little extra care compared with diamond.
How much does a moissanite engagement ring typically cost?
Reported moissanite rings ranged from about $90 to $2,400 for stones near 3 carats, well below what an equivalent diamond would cost. Buyers in this budget-ring discussion paid between about $100 and $500 for moissanite engagement rings, most set in sterling silver or gold and bought from Amazon, Etsy, or small ring shops.
Is moissanite a good cheaper alternative to a diamond?
Buyers who chose moissanite describe it as roughly a tenth of the price of a comparable diamond while still looking sparkly and durable; it is typically sold by diamond-equivalent weight rather than true carat. Several buyers were thrilled with moissanite rings costing around $500, but one jeweler warns moissanite can scratch and cloud within about two years and suggests spending that money on lab-grown diamond instead.
Are moissanite engagement rings a good budget alternative to diamond
Yes: buyers here reported full moissanite rings for $500-800, some through custom Etsy makers, with plans to upgrade to a diamond later once finances allow. Buyers reported paying under 1,000 pounds for moissanite rings, even including a platinum band upgrade in one case, making it notably cheaper than lab or mined diamond options.
Is moissanite a good alternative to a diamond for an engagement ring?
One buyer suggested moissanite, noting it rates 9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, resists breaking, and can be found for well under 1,000 on Etsy. Several buyers wear moissanite happily and get compliments; one couple paid about $1000 for a moissanite ring instead of a $4,000 natural stone, and another says it beats lab on price and sparkle.
Is moissanite durable enough for everyday wear?
Buyers pointed out moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale versus a diamond's 10, so only a diamond can really scratch it, making it resistant enough for daily wear. Owners report no scratches, chips or damage after 5 to 10 years of daily wear; its 9.25 Mohs hardness is close enough to a diamond's 10 that scratching isn't a real practical concern.
Does moissanite sparkle more than a diamond?
The person asking, who owns both, says she prefers moissanite over diamond because its sparkle is noticeably more radiant. A buyer points out moissanite has a higher refractive index, around 2.65-2.69, versus roughly 2.417-2.419 for diamond, meaning it actually throws more sparkle.
Is moissanite more durable for daily wear than cubic zirconia?
Multiple buyers who have owned both say moissanite is much harder and keeps its sparkle far longer, while cubic zirconia tends to cloud, dull, and lose luster within a year or two of everyday wear. Buyers agree moissanite rates about 9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale versus roughly 8 to 8.5 for cubic zirconia, so it resists scratching and chipping far better, while CZ often looks scratched and loses its sparkle after around a year of daily wear.
How much does a moissanite engagement ring typically cost compared to a diamond one?
Buyers said stone type alone doesn't set the price; moissanite rings can run up to about $3,000 while some natural diamond rings sell for as little as around $400, so it depends more on carat and setting than the material. Moissanite rings here ranged from about $60 to $2,500, and buyers consistently describe it as a much cheaper way to get a large, sparkly stone than a mined or lab diamond of the same size.
Is moissanite cheaper than a lab-grown diamond of a similar size?
Yes: one buyer's local Seattle jeweler quoted about $1,500 total for a 7mm (~1.3ct) moissanite in a 14K gold setting versus roughly $5,500 pre-tax for an equivalent lab diamond in the same setting. Lab diamonds need a costly diamond seed and a slower, more complex growth process (CVD or HPHT), and buyers still attach diamond-adjacent value to them, while moissanite is grown in large boules cut into many stones more cheaply and consistently.
Do people regret choosing a moissanite engagement ring instead of a diamond
Most owners here report no regrets, some after 6 to 17 years of daily wear. The regretters mostly wanted a diamond look and swapped to a lab diamond within about 6 months to a year. The overwhelming majority said no, often citing money saved toward a house, honeymoon or family trip, while a smaller group described regret over a poor-quality stone, a colorless choice that felt fake, or wishing they had gone straight to a lab diamond.
Can people tell moissanite from a diamond
Double refraction gives moissanite rainbow flashes where a diamond shows white sparkle, so owners, jewelers and a wedding photographer spot it, especially in sunlight. Casual observers usually assume it is a diamond. One buyer compared a 2 ct diamond and a moissanite side by side in a jewelry store, saw no difference and bought a 3 ct moissanite solitaire; a working jeweller says she only tells them apart under magnification. The visible difference is moissanite's rainbow fire versus a diamond's whiter light.
What size and cut of moissanite looks most like a diamond
Advice is to stay around 1 ct or 6mm in a round brilliant; a 2.5 ct stone was nicknamed a disco ball at work. A warmer G-I colour softens the too-white look; step cuts throw fewer rainbows, but one owner still saw a clear gap next to a diamond. Buyers generally agreed round, emerald, asscher and step cuts look most diamond-like, while oval, pear, radiant, princess and marquise cuts show a cloudier 'crushed ice' look that doesn't replicate a diamond's depth.
Is moissanite or a lab-grown diamond better for an engagement ring?
Opinions split: moissanite is durable and sparkles more but has a double-refraction look and slight tint some notice, while lab diamonds look closer to a natural diamond, which is what several buyers here ultimately chose once budget allowed. Many buyers say lab diamonds and moissanite look identical to natural stones to the naked eye but cost far less; one estimated a 2k moissanite ring would be 8-10k in natural diamond, and lab diamonds run roughly a third of natural prices for the same look.
Every moissanite ring in the data
Each row is one buyer's ring, cheapest first, with what they said about it.
| Ring | Stone | Carat | Shape | Metal | Year | What the buyer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | 3-stone silver moissanite ring (2ct-equivalent cyan center stone plus two colorless side stones), bought for $8 with a new-customer promo on AliExpress |
| $10 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | 2026 | Cheap sterling silver ring bought casually just for the stone, not used as the final engagement ring; turned out too big |
| $13 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Stock moissanite ring in silver, worn as an inexpensive alternative to CZ |
| $14 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | A 14-dollar moissanite she loves for its sparkle; not called her engagement ring outright, but wrote in a discussion about engagement rings |
| $14 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Very cheap 1ct solitaire used for the proposal; passed as real and got compliments, even an insurance question |
| $16 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Cheap moissanite ring bought from the Kalala shop on AliExpress; IJ color option. |
| $20 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Silver and moissanite ring |
| $20 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Wore a $20 Amazon moissanite ring for eight months, still wears it sometimes |
| $21 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | Worn for over two years by the time of this post; often mistaken for an antique ring given her vintage style |
| $25 | Moissanite | – | emerald | other | 2024 | 4ct emerald-cut moissanite pave ring in S925 silver, bought via an AliExpress SuperDeal discount |
| $25 | Moissanite | – | radiant | other | 2024 | Same buyer also bought the radiant-cut version of the same ring at the same discounted price |
| $25 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Placeholder moissanite ring worn while the real engagement ring is being made; gets compliments daily |
| $30 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Cheap AliExpress moissanite ring, tested at home with her own tester and confirmed real |
| $30 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Proud of how little her 3ct moissanite cost compared to her sister-in-law's heirloom diamond |
| $30 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | 2ct moissanite set in sterling silver; wears grandmother's wedding band alongside it |
| $34 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | Bought through Temu, sterling silver base; writer says quality was spectacular |
| $35 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2025 | Bought a 5 ct moissanite sterling silver ring from Temu for about $30-40; passed a diamond tester |
| $35 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2023 | Amazon set, 925 silver; 1ct solitaire and 0.3ct twist band after coupons, $65.77 total with tax |
| $35 | Moissanite | – | radiant | other | 2024 | Gold-plated silver radiant moissanite ring from an AliExpress seller; the same design in solid gold costs far more |
| $35 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Writer is a jeweler who made the ring himself; $35 was only the material cost (925 silver, 1ct moissanite plus small accents) |
| $36 | Moissanite | – | round | other | 2024 | Thin sterling silver setting, bought at writer's own request |
| $38 | Moissanite | – | round | other | 2025 | Green 3ct round moissanite ring with smaller side stones, sterling silver with 18k white gold plating, bought via AliExpress after coupons and coins |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | – | Inexpensive oval moissanite solitaire on a thin plain 925 sterling silver band; daily piece that has held up well despite the low cost |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | A plain moissanite-style ring bought on Amazon, near the asker's target size. |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | Sterling silver rhodium-plated ring bought two years before the comment, still holding up; says the same listing costs more now |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Cheap sterling-silver placeholder e-ring bought to test the style before buying a pricier version later |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | Sterling silver moissanite ring; later upgraded and passed it to her daughter |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Budget moissanite ring bought via Etsy from an India-based seller, no issues on arrival |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | 2026 | 4ct emerald-cut moissanite ring bought on AliExpress |
| $45 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Very low-cost set; a separate thin stacking band cost 15 more; stone not named but framed as not a diamond in a moissanite community |
| $49 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | 2024 | 925 sterling silver band; 2-carat oval option cost more than the base listing price |
| $50 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | 3ct moissanite solitaire in silver, called a placeholder ring until they can afford gold. |
| $50 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | 3ct moissanite solitaire in 925 silver, bought during a sale; replying to a similar silver Kalala ring. |
| $50 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | A separate old-European-cut moissanite solitaire from the same seller, price recalled approximately. |
| $50 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | $50 silver moissanite ring from an AliExpress seller; writer now prefers wearing it over their other diamond ring |
| $50 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Gift from boyfriend, bought while the ring was on sale at roughly this price |
| $50 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Original ring no longer fits after pregnancies, so she now wears a cheap moissanite ring instead |
| $50 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Cheap sterling silver and moissanite ring described as solid and expected to last a lifetime |
| $56 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | 5 ct moissanite ring from an AliExpress seller, priced about the same as the $56 listing the person asking found, writer very happy |
| $56 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Ordered the same 5 ct moissanite AliExpress listing the person asking asked about; called it beautiful, seller was helpful |
| $56 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | Sterling silver 1ct moissanite travel ring. |
| $59 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | 1.5ct moissanite in sterling silver from an AliExpress seller, $59 with an additional 30% off applied; arrived in about three days |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | round | other | – | 3 ct round moissanite solitaire in a silver setting, bought for herself while hoping for an eventual proposal ring |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | round | other | 2023 | Self-bought 3ct round moissanite solitaire ring in a silver setting, worn alongside whichever ring she is eventually given |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2025 | The most the person asking ever paid for a moissanite ring on Temu, a 10 ct piece, at $60 |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Bought as a lab-diamond ring on eBay for $60 to compare against a mined stone and a local lab-grown stone; likely moissanite per community consensus |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | A 6-stone old-European-cut moissanite band in yellow-gold-plated sterling silver. |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Moss agate and moissanite combination stone |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Sterling-silver moissanite ring; complimented at a wealthy person's wedding among fine jewelry |
| $60 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Silver band bought on Amazon |
| $65 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Same 5-carat moissanite style as the asker's ring, bought from the AliExpress storefront of the same seller; state tax added on top |
| $67 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | Engagement ring from an AliExpress stock listing, worn with two stacking bands (one also Kuololit) totaling just over $100 for all three pieces, size 5.5 |
| $69 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2021 | 1ct moissanite ring plus a wedding band bought together on Amazon, likely the DovEggs brand |
| $69 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Moissanite ring bought for $69 at TJ Maxx, gets many compliments |
| $70 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | Low-budget wedding ring, white-gold-plated band bought on Amazon |
| $70 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | 3ct moissanite ring in sterling silver ordered directly through a Starsgem rep; $40 item plus $30 shipping, arrived in 6 days |
| $70 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | 2ct moissanite solitaire in sterling silver from DovEggs, bought via Amazon; called sturdy and sparkly. |
| $75 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Cobalt band set with a small lab-grown moissanite, bought a few years before the comment |
| $78 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | – | 3ct oval cyan moissanite bought in a silver setting because gold was too expensive at the time; price is the listing price at time of comment |
| $80 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Purple moissanite solitaire in white-gold-plated 925 sterling silver; a daily/fashion piece bought before her planned 'special' ring purchase |
| $80 | Moissanite | – | pear | – | 2026 | 6x9mm cyan pear moissanite bought from the vendor's Alibaba storefront |
| $89 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Husband agreed she could pick her own upgrade ring; this moissanite ring was ordered and awaiting delivery |
| $89 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | 2024 | Bought the same reviewed Tianyu emerald-cut ring on sale in a smaller size, a year after the original review |
| $90 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2020 | Meant as a placeholder until he could afford more; six years on she still wears it and wants no upgrade |
| $93 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | No one has noticed it isn't a diamond |
| $98 | Moissanite | – | emerald | other | 2023 | Stock ring, 18k white-gold-plated silver band, GHI color VVS clarity moissanite, 3ct equivalent |
| $98 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | 3ct Tianyu-brand crushed-ice moissanite engagement ring bought on Amazon for $98; the listing describes the stones as GHI clarity, cloudier than higher DEF-clarity moissanite. |
| $99 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | 2ct moissanite ring in sterling silver from Amazon seller Ainuoshi; bought as a trial/test-style ring |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Bought from an Amazon seller |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | cushion | other | 2026 | 10x14mm elongated old-mine-cut moissanite sold as a '10ct' stone; sterling silver setting with cz side stones; paid extra for fast AliExpress shipping |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2021 | Silver and moissanite ring worn almost daily for five years, cleaned with dish soap and glass cleaner, still sparkles |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | Cheap silver ring from Amazon worn daily for four years including bartending work, held up with only normal wear |
| $117 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | 5-carat moissanite solitaire, Tiffany-style setting, rhodium-plated sterling silver flash-plated in platinum; price included tax |
| $117 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Bought a moissanite ring on Amazon; the same ring was found for $50 on AliExpress from the same seller |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | emerald | other | 2023 | Sterling silver, 18k white-gold plated emerald-cut w/ tapered baguettes; ordered via Amazon try-before-you-buy for a review, GRA cert included, returned afterward |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | oval | yellow gold | – | 1.5ct oval moissanite ring in 10k yellow gold from Kuololit on AliExpress. |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Etsy moissanite ring sent in wrong size; return shipping to India would cost over half the ring price |
| $130 | Moissanite | – | radiant | other | 2023 | Sterling silver, 18k white-gold plated radiant-cut w/ hidden halo and pave, looked crushed-ice to reviewer; ordered via Amazon try-before-you-buy for review, returned afterward |
| $130 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2023 | Bought on eBay in a white-gold-fill setting; called out another buyer's $2100 ring as overpriced by comparison |
| $131 | Moissanite | – | emerald | yellow gold | 2023 | Complete solitaire ring just ordered online; quality not yet confirmed on arrival |
| $149 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2022 | Solid 10K yellow gold bubble band bought during a March sale, replacing an earlier yellow-gold-plated version from the same seller whose plating wore off after 2 months of light wear |
| $149 | Moissanite | – | cushion | other | 2025 | Clearance-outlet double halo, 2ct center/2.95tcttw total, sterling silver setting, plus tax/shipping |
| $167 | Moissanite | – | pear | other | 2023 | Custom pear-shape (~2ct) moissanite ring with hidden halo and tiffany prongs, plated 925 silver band, just ordered. |
| $180 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Own moissanite ring, no other specs given. |
| $180 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | 2025 | A second, separate moissanite ring from Kuololit on 10k rose gold, shared as a reference photo |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 2ct DEW moissanite bought online |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | emerald | other | – | 5 ct emerald-cut moissanite ring custom made in silver; says similar 5 ct custom moissanites usually run under $300 |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Moissanite ring, worn for seven months at time of comment |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2024 | Custom recreation of a photographed ring via an Alibaba seller; 18k gold, cost is approximate per writer |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | radiant | – | 2024 | Crushed-ice radiant-cut moissanite ring bought off AliExpress, described as very shiny |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2025 | Custom commission copying a photographed style, sterling silver setting; not yet delivered when wrote |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Vintage cushion-cut moissanite ring from Etsy |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | 4ct moissanite ring bought from Etsy for about $200; a 1.5ct one was spotted at a physical jewelry store for $400 |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2024 | Moissanite solitaire bought on Amazon in 14k gold; thinks the asker's roughly $300 sterling silver ring is a bit pricey for the material |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | 3ct moissanite ring bought instead of a $1,600 2.5ct lab diamond stone-only quote |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Husband spent $200 at her request; income is his (three months of his pay put at about $30k); she wears a moissanite |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | marquise | other | 2026 | Sterling silver setting, hidden halo and pave band; seller also offers gold and lab diamond options at higher cost |
| $204 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2023 | 8x7.5mm old mine cushion stone set in a 10k gold ring; says no lab diamond of the same size and setting could match the price |
| $211 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | 20ct champagne/gold moissanite with zircon side stones in 925 silver, bought during an 11.11 sale; one microscopic nick on the girdle |
| $211 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2023 | $181 for a 10k yellow gold solitaire plus $30 shipping, from Lucy at Provence. |
| $220 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Solid 10k gold, not plated; price helped by an 11/11 sale |
| $230 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | Husband's budget pick; 925 silver band tarnishes, only regret was not choosing gold |
| $230 | Moissanite | – | radiant | – | – | Solitaire moissanite bought online; prefers spending on the honeymoon over an expensive ring |
| $239 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Prefers moissanite's rainbow sparkle over diamonds |
| $240 | Moissanite | – | round | gold | 2023 | 14k Jocie setting with 0.25ct OEC side stones at 4mm; ring size 3.5 |
| $240 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2024 | Bought this ring design from GemOdes on Etsy in 14k gold, loves it |
| $241 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2023 | 10k yellow gold band, 2mm width; moissanite inferred from group; overseas custom vendor |
| $250 | Moissanite | – | princess | yellow gold | 2022 | Separate everyday moissanite ring with hidden halo, not her main heirloom diamond |
| $250 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Price before tax; shipping was free |
| $250 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Bought through the an online group buy-sell-trade community |
| $250 | Moissanite | – | other | other | – | 3.5ct-equivalent dark gray hexagon step-cut moissanite ring in sterling silver from Zuvelio; shipping included, no tariffs |
| $250 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 1.75ct-equivalent colorless moissanite ring with 4 side stones, $250 |
| $250 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2022 | Custom-made 2 ct DEW moissanite ring in 10-karat gold, made about 3 years before the comment |
| $250 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | Sterling silver moissanite ring; prioritizing saving for a house over a pricier ring |
| $255 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | 2026 | Same Golden Tree Jewellers Boxing Day ring design as another buyer's; unclear if this price includes tax |
| $256 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2023 | 6mm/4mm old European cut moissanite, 14k white gold, size 3.25 |
| $256 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Size 6, all 10k gold moissanite ring; a local jeweler verified it as well made |
| $260 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2021 | 10k gold moissanite solitaire bought about 5 years before this 2026 post; the same style now runs about $700 |
| $265 | Moissanite | – | oval | white gold | 2023 | Chose this over a lab-diamond quote from the same vendor; planned to spend the savings on a wedding ring |
| $270 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Quoted 270 or 300 for ~2.5ct solitaires with slightly different specs; bought theirs in sterling silver, planning to reset the stone in a couple years since silver isn't durable long-term. |
| $275 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | – | 18k rose gold moissanite ring, unsure if it was $250 or $300 |
| $275 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | Etsy listing said solid 14k gold plus a 3ct 10.8mm moissanite; ring was actually gold-plated silver and tarnished within a year, past the 180-day refund window |
| $280 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Custom five-stone ring built from a modified CAD design, price included shipping |
| $291 | Moissanite | – | emerald | yellow gold | 2024 | 9x11mm 5 ct emerald-cut moissanite in 10k yellow gold, cathedral setting with 2mm band, called an impulse-buy steal |
| $291 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | – | Bought bigger than the asker's reference photo from Sam at Kuololit |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | emerald | white gold | 2023 | Emerald-cut moissanite ring, DEF color range, 11.75x8.25mm, pave band, no bar peg head, 9k white gold; about a month from payment to delivery. |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | The person asking chose 935 argentium silver over 10k white gold, which would have added about $600; ordered and received, happy with it |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2021 | 10k white gold moissanite ring bought from India; a local jeweler confirmed it was genuine moissanite |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2021 | Custom moissanite ring, approximate price given |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | asscher | white gold | 2022 | 9k white gold trellis-style three-stone ring with an 8x8mm Asscher-cut center, made overseas |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Budget 2-carat moissanite ring |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | – | Stock 4ct emerald-cut moissanite piece bought instead of a lab diamond of the same size and shape |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring plus sterling silver ring guard, worn instead of her real ring at work |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Custom 10k gold moissanite piece from Lucy at Provence, one of several custom pieces bought over time |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2023 | Gold moissanite ring, only about $300 |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Ordered together with husband from an Etsy maker. |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2023 | A little over $300 for a 4ct stone in a 10k solid gold setting from the same overseas vendor mentioned earlier |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | radiant | gold | 2023 | 9x7mm radiant moissanite in a 10k gold setting, arrived the day before the comment |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2023 | Approx $300 for a green moissanite bezel ring in 14k solid gold, similar style to what the person asking wanted |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | – | Engagement ring in rose gold with moissanite |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | Sterling silver band |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | asscher | gold | 2025 | About $300 total including a 10k gold setting; a branded Octavia-style asscher cut; ordered through contact Phoebe Lee |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Bought a little over this amount on Amazon; says it looked the same as a friend's $5k diamond ring |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 14k gold moissanite ring from Etsy; a jeweler later verified the metal and stone |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 2.3 ct excellent cut and color stone for $300; price is far too low for mined or lab, so likely moissanite |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Used ring bought secondhand on DiamondBistro; later stolen, prompting this replacement search |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2026 | 5.5ct oval moissanite ring on a size 9 band, about $300 all in |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2021 | The asker's ring ordered Dec 8 for a Christmas proposal, roughly a $300 budget; arrived not matching the listing photos and was later refunded after a dispute |
| $309 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | 2025 | 1.5ct oval moissanite on a 10k gold band bought via Kuololit's AliExpress storefront this summer |
| $320 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Sterling silver setting, custom order; plan to upgrade the center stone to lab diamond later |
| $325 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | 2021 | 10k gold, 10x8mm crushed-ice oval, replacing her mined diamond ring which she plans to reset as a right-hand ring |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2022 | Custom-made ring found via an online group's trusted vendor list; upgrade ring, praised for quality and attention to detail |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2022 | Trellis three-stone ring, 8mm center with two 5mm side stones, in 10k gold; writer redacted exact digits, roughly $300s; picked among three vendor quotes from about $300s to $800s |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Buyer's own engagement ring, gold band with a moissanite center stone, given as a $300-400 range |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Shown as an affordable moissanite engagement-style ring example |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | – | 3-stone oval setting ordered through Provence (working with Bobby), still being made, plus $30 shipping; her first time buying moissanite online |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Dream ring bought overseas; writer's favorite vendors were GoldenBird and Kuololit |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | 4ct moissanite ring in 10k gold, offered as a comparison to the $3k jeweler piece the person asking saw |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | Custom 10k gold ring with an 8x11mm moissanite center and moissanite side stones; some mixed vendor reviews reported |
| $360 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | – | 2ct oval stone, D-F color range, VVS clarity, 14k rose gold setting |
| $360 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2023 | Custom milgrain and engraving, 10k yellow gold band |
| $360 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Custom order shared as an example ring, 6 prongs and specific band thickness, ordered July 25 and received August 12 |
| $360 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | A 2-carat moissanite ring in 14K gold from an overseas seller |
| $366 | Moissanite | – | cushion | white gold | 2026 | Boxing Day one-day limited sale; elongated cushion cut, two white topaz side stones, price includes tax |
| $372 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2024 | Custom 3-stone high-dome rose cut, 10k yellow gold; plus $30 FedEx shipping and $12 AliExpress fee, about $414 total |
| $373 | Moissanite | – | asscher | yellow gold | 2025 | Group-buy order; 6mm Octavia Asscher cut w/ blue+green moissanite accents, 10k yellow gold |
| $380 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Chose moissanite over an earlier $3,000 lab diamond plan after finding an online group |
| $380 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 3-carat moissanite ring |
| $380 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 3-stone moissanite ring, 3ct-equivalent center with tapered baguettes, 2.2mm band, 4.6g of 10k gold; bought in January, gold prices may have risen since |
| $395 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2023 | 2ct cushion old-mine-cut moissanite in 14k gold; notes gold price and design complexity affect the quote |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | 2024 | AliExpress ring marketed as platinum, bought on sale with coupons (normal price $700-1000); jewelers here suspect it's really rhodium-plated silver, arrived scratched with plating spots |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring bought on Etsy, rated as the visual equivalent of a 1.5ct diamond |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring from Etsy that looks indistinguishable from a diamond to the writer |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | Paid $400 for an ornate sterling silver moissanite ring with tiny lab-grown sapphire side stones, also from Tianyu. |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | DEF color VVS1 moissanite with a certificate; side stones are 0.2 ct total marquise diamonds, G color VS clarity; expected around $1,000, bought on a surprise sale |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | – | Hidden halo with a twisted band; carat is a moissanite size equivalent, a little over 2 |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Large moissanite stone |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | 0.5ct moissanite engagement ring; band has natural diamonds |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Custom 2ct moissanite ring off Etsy |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | 2023 | Emerald-cut engagement ring from this vendor, said to look just as good as the pricier oval stone |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Shared as an example of a budget-friendly option |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Custom silver ring with yellow gold plating and a deep blue 5ct-equivalent stone (smaller than the 10.5ct inspiration), about $400 total |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | About $400, similar price to the previous buyer's ring |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | – | 10k yellow gold moissanite, price after a coupon code; arrived the day of the comment |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | – | 14k gold solitaire band; writer and husband were broke college students at the time |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Her thin cluster ring set with moissanite and sapphire accents; one half of a same-sex male couple |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | round | other | – | Separately picked up a 1ct-equivalent moissanite ring in silver; recalls about $400, or as little as $40 in a lower silver grade |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | One of four gold moissanite rings bought from this vendor; considers $400 much easier to justify than the roughly $4,000 an equivalent diamond ring would cost |
| $408 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2023 | Solid 14k white gold pear-shaped ring |
| $408 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2023 | 4ct brilliant-cut pear moissanite in a 14k white gold tulip setting from Provence, about $408 with tax and $30 shipping. |
| $408 | Moissanite | – | pear | gold | 2023 | Pear moissanite ring in 14k gold from Provence on Etsy; total with tax and $30 shipping came to $408 |
| $410 | Moissanite | – | emerald | gold | – | 4x6mm emerald-cut moissanite eternity ring bought via a moissanite group sales sub for about half to two-thirds of prices found elsewhere; $410 plus shipping |
| $411 | Moissanite | – | marquise | – | 2021 | Custom marquise moissanite ring made to order |
| $411 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Custom moissanite ring from Tianyu for $411. |
| $422 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Engagement ring also has lab sapphire accents; custom designed |
| $425 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | Five-stone halo design, 4x5mm old-mine-cut moissanites, 10k white gold, size 7; cost $400-450. |
| $425 | Moissanite | – | cushion | yellow gold | 2024 | Custom 10k gold cushion moissanite ring with lab sapphire and garnet accents; shipping included in price |
| $427 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | Engagement ring plus both wedding bands as one set; chose moissanite and 10k gold from an overseas vendor to cut costs on a tight budget. |
| $450 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Her third engagement ring; custom made to her husband's design; no longer wears her earlier diamond ring |
| $450 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 5ct stone in a 10k gold setting from Starsgem on Alibaba; group context implies moissanite |
| $450 | Moissanite | – | emerald | gold | 2025 | Husband paid; moissanite chosen partly because a lost or broken stone would be cheap to replace |
| $450 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Husband bought sterling silver and moissanite ring on Etsy some years back; held up with no scratches or chips despite rough handling |
| $450 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2023 | 2ct old mine cut moissanite ring in 14k gold, still looks great years later |
| $459 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Bare gold ring bought at a local Arab/Indian jewelry store, loose 2ct moissanite bought separately on AliExpress for $20, plus $30 to have a separate jeweler set the stone |
| $460 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | 2021 | Custom bezel solitaire, 8x6mm oval in 14k rose gold, 5 weeks from inquiry to delivery |
| $470 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2023 | Custom made in 14k gold and moissanite, inspired by an original from Amazon |
| $475 | Moissanite | – | emerald | white gold | – | 10k white gold emerald-cut (7x11mm) moissanite ring made by maker Flora at Provence, about $475. |
| $475 | Moissanite | – | emerald | yellow gold | – | Second ring from the same maker Flora, yellow gold with a gray emerald-cut moissanite, about $475. |
| $475 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | The asker's own ring, bought from Connie at Provence, stone type inferred as moissanite from the discussion's recommendations |
| $480 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | Solid gold band with a 2ct (DEW) moissanite, bought about a year before the comment |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | round | white gold | – | Custom copy of a twisted infinity design: 14k white gold, moissanite side stones, hearts-and-arrows center; very pleased with it |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Beautiful but fairly small |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2022 | Bought a nearly identical oval moissanite ring, later resold |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2022 | 9x7mm moissanite in 18kt white gold from Kuololit |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | oval | white gold | 2021 | Writer bought this for herself; originally listed at $1,500, bought on sale |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Unnamed Etsy seller |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | 2022 | Emerald cut solitaire; good communication and fast shipping |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Husband bought from Etsy seller KTRingCrafts, glad he did not spend more |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | First engagement ring, bought by the writer herself while both were in college during the pandemic |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Custom-made ring with a 5.5 ct moissanite center and blue-green moissanite accent stones |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2023 | Custom ring with blue-green moissanite side stones, 10k gold, shown as an affordable example for the person asking |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2024 | 3ct elongated cushion moissanite with hidden halo and accent stones on the band, 10k gold |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Husband proposed with an Etsy moissanite ring; couple picked it out together |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | emerald | gold | 2020 | Earlier moissanite ring bought from a US-based seller in 2020 |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | Just under 3ct moissanite in 14k gold with a hidden halo; matching wedding band also made by the same maker |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | round | white gold | 2012 | Round moissanite on white gold; band later swapped to yellow gold after irritation, still worn 13 years on |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | – | Custom toi-et-moi ring: 7mm x 11mm pear moissanite paired with an emerald-cut sapphire, on 14K yellow gold |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | Bought from an independent Etsy seller; says it's not noticeably different from a real diamond to look at. |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | 10k gold bezel setting; kept as a comparison piece against a similar lab diamond ring |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Couple made $300k salary at the time |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 14k gold moissanite ring from Etsy, financed with Klarna |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Original wedding ring was a $500 moissanite ring, bought on a conservative budget |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 10k gold with about a 1ct-equivalent stone in a custom design; compared the cost to the couple's car |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | marquise | gold | 2026 | 10k gold marquise hidden-halo moissanite ring ordered overseas around Chinese New Year; total for ring plus shipping was roughly $500 |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | Moissanite white gold ring from Etsy, just over $500 after paying extra for a thicker band |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Swapped her 2.5 ct lab ring (a few thousand dollars) for a $500 4 ct moissanite push present because she liked its setting more |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2022 | Bought several custom 14k gold moissanite rings from Tianyu for roughly $500-600 each. |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Custom moissanite in platinum; this first ring was lost |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | emerald | gold | 2023 | 10x8mm emerald cut solitaire on a 14k gold band |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom-cut 2ct moissanite center stone |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring from Etsy, price given as a $500-600 range |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2025 | 2 ct oval moissanite with a hidden halo pave setting; same design in lab diamond would have cost about $2k more |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 1ct moissanite on a 14k gold band, no regrets |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 18k gold ring with a 2ct-equivalent moissanite center stone; writer loves it, paid around $500-$600 |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Chose moissanite after loving it for years; husband offered 1000 cash upfront or saving for something pricier, they found this instead |
| $560 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | – | Her own moissanite engagement ring, 10k rose gold from a different vendor, above the asker's $500 cap but she says it's beautiful |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2023 | Paid about $600 for a 'colorless' pear moissanite halo bridal set advertised as solid 10k white gold; the stone arrived yellow and the metal caused a skin reaction, so it was returned for a full refund |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | asscher | yellow gold | 2024 | 18K yellow gold custom elongated asscher, GH moissanite, 8x6.5mm, made by Ella at Tianyu; one of two test settings on a size 5 finger |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | cushion | platinum | 2021 | Near-colorless (GHI range) hearts-and-arrows cut, custom designed, size 6 |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | $600ish custom ring; jeweler threw in moissanite earrings with larger stones for free; cost was mostly metal and customization, not the stone. |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom ring priced mostly by metal and customization rather than the stone; box carried a wholesale sticker valuing the stone at a small fraction of that |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | Self-designed halo ring; oval center equals 1ct diamond equivalent, halo and side stones add roughly another 1ct equivalent |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Bought secondhand on the MoissaniteBST sub; $600 is her best guess at the ring's original price, not necessarily what she paid |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Moissanite engagement ring; wedding band is a Cartier Love band that cost over $1,000 |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Whole ring including setting; just over 3ct-equivalent, she loves it more than the pricier diamond stone |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Writer cites $600 as what she'd lose if the ring went missing, implying roughly its cost |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Just under $600; platinum setting was most of the cost, chose moissanite for value retention and ethics |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | 10x7mm moissanite |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2024 | Bought via WhatsApp seller Lucy; also bought lab diamond earrings separately for $570 |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 2ct stone in Doveggs' best/premium cut, about $50 more than base, set in 10k gold |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Budget-friendly solitaire moissanite ring her husband paid for; practical choice since she rarely wears flashy jewelry with a toddler around |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | About $600 for a 3.5 ct moissanite; wanted a big look without a big spend and says nobody can tell |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Custom design via a well-reviewed Chinese jeweler found through an online group and Alibaba; bought pre-tariffs |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 2ct moissanite in a tulip setting, 14k gold; writer says the gold/metal work is the pricier part of such a ring |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 2ct-equivalent moissanite ring in solid 14k gold, thought to pass as a real diamond even by jewelers |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | 2ct-equivalent moissanite in a 14k gold pave band from Etsy seller edsomera, only $600, passes as a diamond |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 3.5ct moissanite set in 10k gold |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 1ct moissanite, no plans to upgrade despite being able to afford more |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 10k gold moissanite from her husband; they could not go above 1k then; plan to swap the stones for lab diamonds later |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Designed in CAD himself, made by a Chinese manufacturer; picked the moissanite stone together |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 3ct (DEW) moissanite ring on a 14k gold band |
| $625 | Moissanite | – | emerald | yellow gold | 2023 | 10x7.2mm emerald cut on 18k yellow gold band; $60 of the price was an upcharge for a custom-cut stone since the vendor didn't have this size in stock, base ring would have been $565 |
| $640 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom made; a budget-friendly option within this community's target price range |
| $650 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 4-carat moissanite in a 14k setting; chosen to save money for the wedding and honeymoon over a natural diamond |
| $661 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Vintage setting with side lab diamond accents and engraving; chose moissanite for its rainbow sparkle over a previous lab diamond pendant |
| $670 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Customized with lab diamond accents instead of moissanite and a thickened shank; base price around $500 |
| $680 | Moissanite | – | oval | yellow gold | 2025 | Three-stone ring: 10x7mm oval moissanite center with 0.5ct round moissanite sides, plus a matching plain 14k yellow gold band; buyer says the maker was wonderful to work with |
| $697 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | Band bought separately from a local small business |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | asscher | yellow gold | 2024 | 18K yellow gold custom elongated asscher, GH moissanite, 9x7.5mm; larger of two test settings from the same maker |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | 2021 | Platinum trilogy, DEF near-colorless range, 6.5mm center and 4.5mm side stones, bought from a Chinese vendor |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring from Etsy shop Helloring |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Estimated around $700, said definitely no more than $800 |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 1-carat moissanite made by an Etsy seller, at the top of the buyer's budget |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Chose a 2.5ct moissanite over a lab diamond ring quoted around $5,000 |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Fiance paid about $700 for her moissanite engagement ring from an Etsy-style maker |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | 2.6tcw three-stone moissanite engagement ring, total weight across three stones |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | emerald | gold | 2024 | Hidden-halo setting in 10k gold; fiance researched options carefully due to student-loan budget worries; no one notices it isn't mined |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | 2024 | Custom rep-made moissanite ring from a China-based maker; wrong ring arrived in the mail, dispute ongoing |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | oval | two tone | 2024 | 18k rose gold band with 18k white gold head, hidden halo, engraving included; total with shipping |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Buyer's own 14k gold ring, chosen over a diamond for size and brilliance per carat |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring from Etsy; wedding band originally 600 at JCPenney, bought on sale; partner earns 90k+/year |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Custom-designed by an Etsy maker through several rounds of revisions |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Writer says she cares little about jewelry but was thrilled with this affordable moissanite ring |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2025 | Custom light-grey moissanite ring in 10k white gold, designed from the buyer's own rough sketch |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2012 | 0.5ct moissanite in 10k white gold from 14 years before the comment; says she could afford $20k but sees it as wasteful |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | other | gold | 2026 | 14k gold band with a rose-cut moissanite center plus 2 small diamond accents, bought through an Etsy jeweler for about $700 |
| $720 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Custom-cut stones, fully custom design, made to replace the lost first ring. |
| $725 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Upgrade from an original small diamond three-stone ring; custom whiskey-brown 3ct moissanite in a Georgian cut-down setting, stated as 700-750 usd |
| $735 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | $735 with tax for a solid gold ring with a 2ct moissanite stone; partner starting law school, budget-conscious |
| $740 | Moissanite | – | marquise | white gold | 2022 | 12x6mm marquise moissanite, 14kWG cathedral setting with 1.8mm lab diamond pave; price nudged up because lab diamond costs had risen |
| $750 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Second custom moissanite ring, the one she wears most |
| $750 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2023 | 10k gold ring with a moissanite center and lab diamond accents; saved money ahead of having a baby |
| $750 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | Custom, light grey moissanite |
| $770 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | – | 3ct elongated cushion, order placed but not yet delivered at time of comment |
| $795 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Bought on sale, originally around 1000; recipient named only as Annie in the original comment |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | 3/4 carat moissanite solitaire ring; pre-made setting rather than custom |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | 2021 | 14k rose gold 6mm near-colorless moissanite (0.75ct DEW), ring size 4.5; found it herself and sent partner the link |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2022 | Harro-cut oval moissanite graded like a D VVS2 diamond; rarely looked diamond-like except in direct sun; later resold for $400 |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Moissanite engagement ring, picked out herself; budget was about $1,000. |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2020 | 0.75ct moissanite-equivalent stone in 14k gold, bought about two years before the comment |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | Custom-cut 4ct elongated oval moissanite plus 14k setting, both included in the price; vendor also sells via Etsy |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2022 | 14k white gold ring/band combo just ordered; price suggests moissanite rather than diamond |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Husband spent about $800 total on the moissanite ring. |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | – | 5-carat cushion-cut moissanite ring |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2024 | Fiancé bought it on Etsy at writer's request to keep the price down |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2024 | Two-carat moissanite set in white gold |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Husband bought her 3ct halo ring for $800, cited as reasonable compared to the boutique's prices |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | other | – | – | Elongated hexagon-cut moissanite from an independent jeweler, often mistaken for a diamond |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Both still in college; low price mainly came from stacked military and EMT first-responder discounts |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Custom 3ct-equivalent moissanite solitaire in 10k gold, hearts-and-arrows cut, made as an upgrade ring for the writer's mother |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 14k solid gold with a moissanite stone; all he could afford at the time; she loves it anyway |
| $813 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom-made 3.5ct stone in an antique-style setting with diamond side stones, made through the Etsy maker Orbion |
| $830 | Moissanite | – | oval | platinum | 2026 | 3-carat oval stone in a custom platinum setting; ring still being made |
| $850 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | First in a series of moissanite ring purchases, approximate cost |
| $850 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | Jeweler reset wedding ring with new 3ct oval moissanite center replacing a marquise, plus matching moissanite side stones |
| $850 | Moissanite | – | marquise | gold | 2026 | Dutch marquise moissanite in 14k gold; partner paid, writer says 'around' the amount |
| $850 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Blue moissanite ring |
| $884 | Moissanite | – | cushion | yellow gold | 2026 | 3ct square cushion old-mine-cut moissanite custom ring in 10k gold; loved the setting but found the stone dull and dark in person versus the video |
| $892 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Paid a $700 quote plus $192 for a CAD redesign on a custom halo ring; delivered ring's halo stone count/size didn't match the approved CAD |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2021 | GHI near-colorless stone sized to 46% finger coverage on a 4.25 finger; took about a month to arrive |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | – | 1.5ct diamond-equivalent solitaire on 18k yellow gold |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | The writer's own moissanite ring |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite wedding set that needed a $450 rebuild after 2 years (prongs and bezel failed); $450 described as almost half of the original price, implying it cost roughly $900-1000 |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | 2+ carat, 11x7mm oval moissanite solitaire; writer says quality rivals a diamond and was worth the price |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Fiance paid a bit over 900 for a moissanite ring; she felt even that was a lot |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Ex-fiancé bought a 4ct moissanite ring for a prior engagement that ended after six months; no one could tell it wasn't a diamond |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Chose a moissanite the same visual size as a diamond a jeweler quoted at about $9k, freeing budget for a better metal |
| $950 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Writer's own moissanite ring, chosen for more stone at a lower price and for the way light plays off it |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 1ct custom-cut moissanite for $600, set by a local jeweler; total ring cost a little over $1,000 |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom marquise moissanite via Etsy, after first considering a $7k natural marquise lab-diamond alternative within an original $20k budget |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Writer says her partner had no idea diamonds were so pricey; they discovered moissanite and got a ring for less than either expected |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | 2023 | Charles & Colvard brand moissanite in an 18k rose gold tulip setting, size 5.5, bought from an Etsy shop with a physical storefront |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 1.5ct moissanite with a diamond pave band, after getting half off the setting price |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | other | 2012 | 6mm cushion moissanite in palladium with a half micropave band, bought roughly 12-13 years before the comment |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | 2024 | 1ct emerald cut moissanite with tapered baguette side stones; writer called this vendor pricier than some others |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom moissanite ring with seven stones, about $1000 total |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | marquise | – | 2024 | Writer corrected an earlier $800 estimate to the exact $1000 price |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Spent about $1,000 on a moissanite engagement ring roughly three years before this comment |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Moissanite engagement ring, much cheaper than diamond so a bigger stone was affordable |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Cost less than one week of his salary; worn daily over six years, still looks new |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | About $1000 from memory for a moissanite on a band; chosen over a greyish included natural stone near $4,000 for the stone alone; bought years back |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | round | – | – | Round solitaire moissanite ring from RingComeTrue, described as not showing much rainbow flash |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Prioritized a home purchase and honeymoon over ring cost, in a VHCOL area |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Chose a cheaper moissanite under budget out of fear of losing a pricier ring; partner plans a second ring as a future anniversary gift |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | 2ct-equivalent moissanite bought whole from a jeweler in the city's jewelry district, haggled for a cash discount |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2021 | 4ct diamond-equivalent with a halo; custom service, took about 8 weeks to arrive |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | Latest and largest ring, a big oval stone |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2022 | 18k palladium white gold with moissanite, expected to last forever |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2022 | Ordered a 12x9mm oval moissanite ring from Mona, arriving soon; calls western retail markups insane |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | A stack of three moissanite rings bought separately over about a year, now alternated with the original ring for comfort |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | 2022 | 950 platinum drove the price up; asked for a brilliant cut but received crushed ice cut instead, still loves the ring |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Partner paid roughly this; she is glad he took on no debt and says they can upgrade later |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 3-carat moissanite the wife wears; a jeweler who recognized it as moissanite still later offered far more to buy it back |
| $1,120 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Tiffany-style c&c setting; matching wedding band bought separately on Etsy |
| $1,200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Went with a moissanite ring instead of spending two months' income (~$9,000) on a diamond, in order to pay off student loans |
| $1,200 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2025 | 18k gold setting with lab-diamond shoulder stones and a moissanite center, instead of the mined diamond originally budgeted at $7,000-$10,000 |
| $1,200 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Gold band ring from a jeweler whose Instagram handle suggests a moissanite specialist, in an online group discussion |
| $1,250 | Moissanite | – | marquise | yellow gold | 2026 | 3-carat marquise moissanite in 14k yellow gold with a pave band, given as a surprise; writer finds the stone cloudy for the price |
| $1,250 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Forever One Moissanite ring (made by Charles & Colvard) bought on sale at Helzberg; price was after taxes |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | pear | rose gold | 2025 | Pear moissanite engagement ring with rose gold band, side stones and matching wedding band from the same Etsy seller; fiance paid while it was on sale |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2022 | Center moissanite with natural pave diamond accents; chose over C&C for a more diamond-like look; free year-long warranty |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | 8 small 3mm side diamonds came from a grandmother's heirloom ring, helping keep the cost down |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | pear | white gold | 2025 | Etsy-made ring with pave diamonds set into the band itself; price excludes a separate wedding band; free resize after purchase |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2025 | 10k yellow gold, green moissanite with 2 diamond baguettes and 6 tiny diamond accents, lab-grown; from a local family jeweler |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | radiant | platinum | 2026 | Fully custom setting, 9.4g of PT950 platinum made up most of the cost; upgrading to a lab diamond would have added about 500 |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | – | 18k yellow gold ring with a 2ct moissanite center stone; husband was prepared to spend $7,000-8,000 but she said no |
| $1,350 | Moissanite | – | marquise | platinum | – | Platinum setting with custom engraving pushed the price up versus a gold band |
| $1,400 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | 10x7mm oval solitaire with hidden halo, ring size 4.5, bought around the time of a recent proposal |
| $1,400 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Chose a flashier look at a smaller price than the roughly $5k her partner offered |
| $1,400 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Large special-occasion ring, size given loosely as about 6 ct; both earn six figures but she wanted cheap rings |
| $1,400 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | Custom 4ct crushed-ice oval moissanite with 2 baguette side stones in 14k gold, from a UK-based Etsy seller; writer calls it a sweet deal |
| $1,400 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Bezel-set moissanite engagement ring, her scalloped wedding band, and husband's hammered gold band; local jeweller prices per project by materials; larger fingers needed extra gold |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | 2021 | Emerald cut with vintage-style side stones |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Green sapphire accents; too nervous to wear daily so it's saved for dressing up |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | round | gold | 2023 | 7mm (~1.3ct equivalent) moissanite in a 14K gold basket setting, final sale ~$1,500 incl. tax at a Seattle jeweler; ~$1,200 pre-tax. |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Engagement ring and matching band bought from separate Etsy vendors; moissanite chosen over diamond |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | round | – | 2006 | Round 2ct-equivalent moissanite engagement ring; buyer says moissanite prices have dropped dramatically since |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Most the writer ever paid for a moissanite ring; calls it a big regret with no further detail given |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Chose an $1,500 moissanite-and-gold ring with diamond side stones over partner's $7-10k mined-diamond budget |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | 18K white gold with a moissanite stone; writer's '2K' read as about 2 carats, not dollars |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | emerald | – | – | Chose a 3ct emerald-cut moissanite ring for about $1,500 over a smaller natural diamond he'd also considered (~$3,000); his fiancee didn't reveal it was moissanite until after buying it |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring for $1,500; happy with it and nobody has questioned whether it is real |
| $1,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Husband chose a moissanite that reads as a diamond; couple could afford more but preferred the cheaper option |
| $1,560 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2015 | 2.04ct moissanite with a half-diamond twist band (ENR704 style), bought about 8 years before the comment |
| $1,600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | DEF color-range brilliant-cut moissanite on a twisted split-shank band with diamond accents |
| $1,600 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | 14k white gold ring, 10mm center stone with 1mm halo, sized 8; graded D color VVS like a diamond report. |
| $1,600 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Platinum setting with moissanite center bought before a 6-month engagement; husband later upgraded to a 3.01ct lab diamond, price not given |
| $1,600 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Her fiancee's ring, cost estimated by the writer, moissanite center |
| $1,625 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2019 | Recalls paying $1,500 or $1,750 about six years ago for a fancy moissanite setting with accent stones and metalwork |
| $1,700 | Moissanite | – | marquise | rose gold | 2021 | Marquise center with a sunburst halo from a US vendor, chosen to avoid the bow-tie seen in overseas marquise stones |
| $1,700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | He first bought a $700 ring, then they swapped in a $1,000 moissanite stone she liked better |
| $1,700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Happy with the stone's quality |
| $1,700 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Three-stone moissanite ring with a hand-engraved, thicker band, still being made |
| $1,800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | High-quality 2 ct moissanite that still threw strong rainbows and drew questions about being real; later replaced by a diamond ring, price not given |
| $1,800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Husband paid $1,800 for her 2ct (DEW) moissanite ring from Moissanite Co.; she says comparable stones now run about $600-1300 elsewhere |
| $1,800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2014 | Chose moissanite over family pressure for a diamond; put the savings toward a duplex purchase instead |
| $1,800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | No one can tell it apart from a diamond, per the writer |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | round | two tone | 2020 | 6-prong two-tone solitaire, 8.25mm (about 2ct equivalent) moissanite in 18k yellow gold and platinum; the thin (~1.7mm) 18k band bent easily and needed repeated warranty repairs. |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | 2018 | Self-designed one-of-a-kind ring with diamond side stones; platinum ran about $300 more than white gold would have |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Engagement ring price includes tax and shipping, a moissanite in a fairly simple setting; writer thinks she could have paid less without a name-brand vendor |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2023 | She picked her own yellow-gold moissanite ring with a floral theme within her husband's budget; price included tax and shipping. |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Proposal ring chosen when the husband was 25 and short on money; colorless 8mm stone; later upgraded to a diamond, upgrade price not given |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Buyer loves her $2k moissanite ring, valuing practicality and other spending priorities over a bigger stone. |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Had the same designer-inspired ring recreated by a custom vendor; original natural-diamond quote was around $9k, finished in moissanite for $2k |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | round | platinum | – | 4ct DEW-equivalent round brilliant moissanite set in platinum, bought a few years before the comment |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2015 | 2ct Forever One brand moissanite ring bought 2015; buyer says moissanite has gotten dramatically cheaper since |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | 2025 | 2ct cushion cut with a half eternity band, right around $2,000 total |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 18k gold band; says buying a loose stone and working with an overseas jeweller could have been even cheaper; calls the three-month rule a marketing scheme |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | radiant | – | – | More rainbow-looking radiant-cut moissanite ring from Kuololit |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | round | – | – | Priciest of her several moissanite rings, custom-made with a kite-set cushion halo; first held a 2 ct stone, later redone with a 1 ct as it looked too big |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Three-ring set including a rutilated quartz stone alongside the moissanite center; no plans to upgrade the stones |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Husband designed the ring and sourced the moissanite center stone himself; honeymoon was a separate cost |
| $2,100 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2018 | Self-designed via CAD, 14k yellow gold European shank with diamond channel side stones, no regrets years later |
| $2,100 | Moissanite | – | marquise | – | 2025 | Custom-designed online with a moissanite center stone in a tapered marquise band; bent and lost the stone after 2 weeks of wear. |
| $2,100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2016 | Husband paid this for a flawless-cut, flawless-color 2ct moissanite worn almost 10 years by the time of the comment |
| $2,200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Chose moissanite to get a bigger stone within budget after a few design adjustments |
| $2,280 | Moissanite | – | other | platinum | – | Hexagon brilliant-cut moissanite with 10 small accent stones on the band |
| $2,300 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom-made 2.5ct moissanite; everyone assumes it's a real diamond |
| $2,400 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Custom hand-designed setting in ethical fair-trade/recycled gold with a custom-cut grey moissanite; girlfriend's cap was $2k, final cost with engraving and finishing came to $2.4k |
| $2,400 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Moissanite center stone is almost 3 ct |
| $2,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Custom four-triple-prong solitaire; writer says still far cheaper than a lab or natural diamond at the same size |
| $2,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Chose moissanite over diamond to help keep cost down; spent about one paycheck, under the 3k limit given |
| $2,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Recycled/fair-mined gold drove the cost up more than the stone did; insured it but chose an amount easily replaceable if lost |
| $2,500 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | – | 1.5ct-equivalent moissanite with rose gold band and diamond halo; says it saved about 75% versus natural |
| $2,500 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | 2005 | Chose a custom platinum moissanite setting instead of a budgeted $10k natural diamond ring; the unspent savings grew to about $60k by 2026 |
| $2,750 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite ring bought through Moissanite.co, engaged recently |
| $2,800 | Moissanite | – | marquise | – | – | Custom made marquise solitaire, diamond-equivalent size |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | oval | white gold | 2021 | 8.5x6mm antique oval 'radiance summer white' center stone with a diamond pave band, 14k white gold, custom designed |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Harro diamond-cut moissanite engagement ring; doesn't sparkle enough to pass as a diamond, but she loves it and has only minor regrets |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Roughly 1ct moissanite in a platinum setting, price includes customizations |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Implied from saying her ring cost half the cited $6,000 national average spend. |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | oval | platinum | 2023 | Near-colorless oval moissanite solitaire; writer says a comparable natural stone would run about $40k |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Writer says the same design would have cost 20k as a diamond; has 50k in savings, prioritized a house down payment over a bigger stone |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2019 | 3.5ct moissanite ring from an unnamed popular US vendor, bought about five years before the comment |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | High-end moissanite; buyer estimates a comparable diamond version would run about $90,000. |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2024 | Custom-made 3ct moissanite; writer estimates an equivalent diamond ring would have cost about $15k |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | – | Cathedral setting with a hidden halo, custom made by a Canadian company; she thinks a similar ring from China would run about half the price. |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Grey moissanite fully custom cut and set for his wife's engagement ring, at a local jeweler; she has no band yet |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 2ct-equivalent moissanite center stone, chosen over diamond for ethics and cost |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Chose moissanite for at least 2 carats of coverage on her finger |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom ring with a 5ct moissanite center stone and 1ct baguette accents cost about $3k after 6 years together |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Originally listed at $4,000 but bought on sale for $3,000; 5-carat moissanite center stone |
| $3,100 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | 18k gold setting |
| $3,300 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | – | 3.5 ct DEW moissanite center stone ($600) set in a $3,300 halo, pave-band ring in yellow gold |
| $3,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Told her lawyer partner not to buy a diamond; chose a moissanite ring instead to prioritize savings toward retiring at 50. |
| $3,800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2016 | Custom gold/platinum setting plus a 3ct-equivalent moissanite stone; said to have saved about $40k versus natural |
| $3,900 | Moissanite | – | emerald | yellow gold | 2023 | Super premium emerald moissanite on a Primrose 14k gold setting; list price $4,130 combined, bought on sale for $3,900 |
| $4,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom hand-engraved ring with a custom-cut 3ct old mine cut moissanite center stone |
| $4,000 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | 3ct oval moissanite with pear-shaped accent stones; sized locally then ordered online |
| $4,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Pricier moissanite vendor but praised for customer service and a quick resizing |
| $4,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2024 | Custom hand-cut antique elongated cushion moissanite from a domestic maker; $2,000 stone, $1,200 design/CAD/manufacturing, $800 hand engraving |
| $4,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Semi-custom Bijou Lab Montreal design with pink sapphire side stones, moissanite instead of lab diamond to skip the $6k tag |
| $4,500 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom colorless, flawless-looking moissanite ring, 3.6ct diamond-equivalent weight |
| $4,500 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | Custom fantasy-style ring with an 8.5mm moissanite center (about half the cost), rainbow side stones and a halo; included a $100 design deposit |
| $4,650 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Grey moissanite centre with lab diamond accents, 3.01 total carat weight |
| $4,800 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Grey moissanite center with a lab diamond halo and pave band |
| $5,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | – | 9mm C&C cushion moissanite solitaire on a thin gold band with a lab-diamond hidden halo, made by a local jeweler, cost close to $5k. |
| $5,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2018 | Husband's income was about 100k/year at the time, 7 years before this comment |
| $5,000 | Moissanite | – | – | platinum | – | About 2ct total weight (not center alone); moissanite center with diamond accents; half the cost was the platinum |
| $11,000 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Cluster design with sapphire and diamond accent stones |
Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 235 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.
The largest discussions used here (60)
- 2026-01: Update on 30k ring. See last post for more details (1100 comments)
- 2026-01: Ring will be around 23k-35k. NEED ADVICE (1050 comments)
- 2024-01: How do you deal with comments that your ring isn’t “real”? (1006 comments)
- 2026-04: my girlfriend told me she wants a 2 carat natural diamond or she'll say no. i already bought this lab diamond ring. am i crazy for thinking shes a red flag (898 comments)
- 2026-08: Mom says I need to spend three months of my salary on an engagement ring. I found one for way less. Is that wrong? (792 comments)
- 2023-08: $20 Amazon ring? (740 comments)
- 2024-06: Can I see everyone’s 1ct or smaller engagement rings?? 🥹 I’ve seen so many 2 carat+ rings and would love to see yalls beautiful 1ct like mine!! Show it off 💍🥹 (664 comments)
- 2023-08: Am I wrong to buy a lab diamond? (655 comments)
- 2025-04: What is your ring size and what carat did you go with? (652 comments)
- 2025-03: ELI5: Is there a real difference between mined or lab-grown diamonds? Is one “real” and other “fake”? (632 comments)
- 2024-06: Am I being too insecure? (629 comments)
- 2023-09: The lab diamond Vs. natural debate is a CONSTANT fierce battle in jeweler groups. There are 185,000 people in here, I want your real opinions on WHY you chose a natural or lab diamond. I'll share the most upvoted 20 replies with the jeweler communities I'm in to try and give them some perspective. (602 comments)
- 2025-12: How do all my friends have such huge engagement rings? (573 comments)
- 2025-03: Do people actually spend 3 months salary on a ring? (539 comments)
- 2026-01: I don’t mean this rudely at all but is everyone posting here marrying rich guys or are my standards just not attuned to what the norm is these days? (533 comments)
- 2026-08: I want to propose. She wants a natural diamond. I want to buy her a ring that doesn't destroy our finances (526 comments)
- 2023-08: Show me you inexpensive rings! (475 comments)
- 2024-07: My partner has a unique request for her ring (472 comments)
- 2026-03: Am I crazy for wanting a $6k ring? (412 comments)
- 2025-04: GF said not to spend more than $500 on a ring. I spent $2500 on the set. Did I do well at least? (400 comments)
- 2022-10: How much y’all paying for your engagement rings? (399 comments)
- 2023-10: When we got engaged and married we were very poor and I had a basic silver ring. We are still not rich but upgraded this year to 18k gold & diamonds and I loved it; but after joining this sub I worry it’s not tasteful because of the setting of small diamonds instead of a solitaire? (383 comments)
- 2023-04: Why does everyone have a HUGE diamond these days? (370 comments)
- 2025-03: Did I mess up? (369 comments)
- 2023-09: What do you consider expensive for a wedding ring? (355 comments)
- 2025-10: For everyone who has a diamond ring; is yours a natural or a lab-grown diamond? (355 comments)
- 2022-10: Is everyone here super rich? 😅 (336 comments)
- 2024-12: Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings? (335 comments)
- 2026-05: MEN of SG, how much did you spend on your engagement ring? (333 comments)
- 2023-04: Lab grown diamonds are not "fake" diamonds. (308 comments)
- 2024-07: Absolutely mortified about getting a ring for my gf (308 comments)
- 2024-06: Do women really care if a diamond is lab grown or mined? (302 comments)
- 2026-05: How much should a man spend on an engagement ring? (300 comments)
- 2024-04: Partner and I agreed on a cheap engagement ring. How do I get the most bang for my buck? (280 comments)
- 2023-03: How do people afford engagement rings?! (258 comments)
- 2024-05: My first custom ring- and I ordered another as soon as I opened the package today (257 comments)
- 2022-12: Is it just me or is everyone rich on here? (256 comments)
- 2022-08: Cheap wedding ring (256 comments)
- 2025-05: With the caveat that the actual answer is “however much you’re both comfortable spending”, how much did you spend on an engagement ring? (242 comments)
- 2024-08: Engagement Ring Advice (239 comments)
- 2026-06: If your partner had a $20,000 engagement budget, do you really want a diamond ring? (235 comments)
- 2025-09: Average cost of an engagement ring (229 comments)
- 2022-12: Engagement Ring (219 comments)
- 2024-07: When comparing apples to apples, are Costco engagement rings cheaper than other jewelers? (216 comments)
- 2025-10: “Upgrading” your engagement ring is dumb and totally defeats the purpose. (215 comments)
- 2024-04: RECEIVED THE WRONG RING FROM PROVENCE JEWELRY! Need your opinion! (212 comments)
- 2026-01: Let’s see your marquise/dutch marquises with price! (208 comments)
- 2025-10: Planning on proposing soon. Am I Overpaying? (207 comments)
- 2024-08: Was quoted 10k CAD for a 2.5 carat moissanite (196 comments)
- 2024-05: Proposal without an engagement ring? (194 comments)
- 2023-05: I got scammed on Etsy. Don’t be like me and buy from an unverified seller. Seller: WhiteBirdIN (191 comments)
- 2026-03: Love my ring! (191 comments)
- 2026-04: Feeling torn 😢 (191 comments)
- 2023-06: Moissanite - Any regrets? (189 comments)
- 2024-07: Absolutely mortified about getting a ring for my gf (185 comments)
- 2025-06: Buying 3.5 radiant cut . Am I paying too much ? (184 comments)
- 2022-10: How much did you spend on your SO’s ring? (180 comments)
- 2023-12: Can anyone explain why they choose moissanite over lab diamond or vice versa? (178 comments)
- 2026-04: What is this? (176 comments)
- 2025-12: Is this ring worth what they’re asking for? (174 comments)
- and 175 more, all in the dataset
Every moissanite ring here is one a buyer said they paid for, with the stone named. Quotes not taken, price bounds, rings reported second-hand and resets of a family stone are left out. Moissanite is sold by diamond-equivalent weight (DEW), the size of diamond it looks like, so its carat figures are not comparable with diamond weights.