Moissanite ring 1.5 ct size 8 gold over 925 sterling silver

this beautiful ring has a 1 ct center moissanite surrounded by smaller accent moissanite stones. the antique setting can be used as an engagement or right hand ring. details are stunning. ring is gold over 925 sterling silver. Moissanite is a naturally occurring mineral composed of silicon carbide (SiC) that's often used as an alternative to diamonds in jewelry.  • Moissanite was first discovered in minute quantities within a meteorite crater in Arizona in 1893 by Henri Moissan, a French scientist. • While naturally occurring, it's extremely rare to find it in sizes large enough for jewelry. • Today, the vast majority of moissanite used in jewelry is created in laboratories.  • Brilliance and Fire: Moissanite exhibits exceptional brilliance and fire, often described as a "rainbow sparkle," which can even exceed that of a diamond. • Hardness: It's the second-hardest gemstone used in jewelry, scoring 9.25 on the Mohs scale, just below diamonds (10).