Asha Vs. Moissanite?

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Hi everyone, this is my first post on this board. My FI is going to upgrade my tiny e-ring to either an moissanite or an asha stone. Does anyone have any experience with asha? I've heard lots about moissanite, but I think asha is a better choice. Please let me know if you have any advice or recommendations. We plan to order from either moissaniteco.com or ashadiamonds.com

They both have the set I want. Here's a link to both: asha: http://www.ashadiamonds.com/product_ring_info/asha-rings-wedding-sets-c-1_10/round-asha-diamond-wedding-set-p-1204

Moissanite:
http://www.moissaniteco.com/designer-inspired-round-brilliant-moissanite-wedding-set-p-9699.html

TIA!

PandaBurr

I've had both, and I personally prefer my Asha. My moissanite (even enhanced) just showed too much color for me.

Also, MoissaniteCo and AshaDiamonds are both owned by the same people, so if you see a setting on one and not the other, you can still order it.

SE+MB

Can you provide pictures of the two side by side? I was planning to get the enhanced moissanite but then I heard about asha. Asha is also cheaper.

I'm just worried that over time, the asha will become cloudy because it's still a cz under the coating.

PandaBurr

Check your private messages.

Also, the reason why CZ get cloudy is because it's reacting with oxygen during daily life. Since Ashas are coated, they aren't exposed to oxygen, so they don't get cloudy.

SE+MB

Thanks so much!

PandaBurr

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_just-engaged-proposals_asha-vs-moissanite?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:683Discussion:554035a6-21a6-416b-8b93-9f218557e594Post:c6d9a713-82ef-4a06-b253-17cdb7d33d22">Re: Asha Vs. Moissanite?</a>:
[QUOTE]Don't mean to complicate things for you but have you considered white topaz? My BFF told me about it and it's a good alternative too. <a href="http://www.engagementexperts.com/cheap-engagement-rings.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.engagementexperts.com/cheap-engagement-rings.html</a> Problem with CZ is it is way too soft to be in an e-ring and will chip and crack over time. Moissanite is almost as hard as a diamond so it will last a lifetime. <a href="http://www.diamond-buying-made-easier.com/diamond-simulants.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.diamond-buying-made-easier.com/diamond-simulants.html</a>
Posted by MsRachelT[/QUOTE]

CZ is has the same hardness, if not harder, than white topaz. Topaz has a a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale while CZ has a hardness of 8-8.5.

Plus Ashas have an amorphous diamond coating to help prevent scratching. As for chipping, all stones (including diamonds) can chip.

TJHine

I have a moissanite e-ring, and I absolutely love it Everyone is shocked when I tell them it isn't a real diamond