subject: Why You Should Buy Moissanite Jewelry [print this page] In contrast to diamonds, moissanite may not appreciate in value. However, they are more affordable and practical. You can have more value for your money since your purchase of a moissanite will not dent your wallet. Losing a moissanite earring may not hurt as much. Most earrings do get lost. As a growing teenager, transforming from a careless-and-free girl to a fine lady, I had lost a few earrings myself that caused my mother's fury. Although of course, we would not want to lose finely crafted jewelry, especially when it is an heirloom from well-loved relatives. Moissanites, also identified as Silicon Carbide (SiC, are said to have derived from meteors and meteor craters on earth. They closely come from the stars. They are also rare minerals. So like stars, we can also shine brilliantly and uniquely with moissanites.