How much does a moissanite engagement ring cost?

A moissanite engagement ring costs a fraction of a diamond for the same size and sparkle — often hundreds instead of thousands. Here is what you actually pay, what drives the price, and why cheaper does not mean worse.

The real price ranges

• 1 carat look: roughly $200 to $600 for the stone in a solid setting.
• 2 carat look: roughly $400 to $1,000.
• 3 carat and up: usually still under $1,500.

For comparison, a natural diamond of the same size can run $5,000 to $30,000+. Same look on the hand, a tiny fraction of the cost.

What drives the price

• Size (carat): the biggest factor — bigger stone, higher price, but it scales gently, not like diamonds.
• Cut and quality: a well-cut stone throws more fire and light.
• The metal: the setting — sterling silver, gold-plated, solid 10k or 14k gold — changes the price more than the stone often does.
• VVS clarity: VVS means "very very slightly included" — eye-clean, top-tier clarity. It is the standard for iced-out pieces and looks flawless.

Is cheaper worse? No.

Moissanite is its own real gemstone, not a fake diamond. It is actually more brilliant and throws more fire than a diamond, and it is nearly as hard (9.25 vs 10 on the Mohs scale) — so it lasts a lifetime. You are not buying a worse stone; you are skipping the diamond markup.

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