.5 ct emerald cut moisenite in silver. Screw back stud

new moissanite earrings. these are emerald cut, set in a basket. the earring is .925 silver with screw backs so you will never lose them. from google: Moissanite was discovered over 120 years ago by Nobel Prize- winning French chemist Dr. Henri Moissan. He was looking for crystalline chemical compositions ideal for efficient electrical conductivity. During the search, Dr. Moissan discovered silicon carbide-a remarkable and extremely rare mineral-in a meteorite crater in Arizona It was then named "moissanite" The process of producing moissanite is lengthy, taking two to three months to create a single gem. Whether you love the classic round shape or want something more unique like the emerald shape, the brilliance of this gemstone is worth experiencing in person.