VVS1 Moissanite Setting
Gemstone Settings
The Brilliance of Our Gemstone Settings — Honestly Explained
Why pay for a name to get real sparkle? Depending on the model, our pieces are set with premium simulated diamonds or upgraded genuine VVS moissanite — each hand-set to capture the fire and brilliance of a natural diamond.
Which Stone Is on Your Watch?
We tell you plainly what’s set on each piece — so there are no surprises when it arrives.
Standard on most diamond-set models
Premium Simulated Diamonds
Set on the majority of our standard factory diamond-set models — high-carbon synthetic stones, cut to true natural-diamond proportions.
- To the eye: very hard to tell apart by eye, with exceptional clarity and excellent light return.
- On a tester: because of what they’re made of, they will not pass a thermal diamond tester.
On select models, or as a paid upgrade
Genuine VVS Moissanite
Found on select premium models, or available as an upgrade on others. Moissanite is a genuine gemstone, grown from silicon carbide.
- To the eye: a higher refractive index than a natural diamond — more fire and sparkle.
- On a tester: reliably passes a standard thermal diamond tester.
Important — How to Get Moissanite
Moissanite is not fitted to every watch by default. Some models come with it from the factory, on others, it is available as a paid upgrade. If you would like moissanite — or if passing a thermal diamond tester matters to you — please confirm with our team before ordering whether your chosen model has it as standard or needs the upgrade.
The Moissanite Advantage
On models fitted with the moissanite upgrade.
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Passes the Tester
Thanks to its thermal conductivity, moissanite reliably passes the standard thermal diamond testers jewelers use.
9.25
Mohs Hardness
A natural diamond is 10; moissanite is 9.25 — well above sapphire, ruby, or emerald, and highly resistant to scratching and clouding over years of wear.
2.65
Refractive Index
Higher than a natural diamond’s 2.42 — which is why moissanite returns so much light, with notable fire and brilliance.
Prong-setting, by hand
Hand-Faceted, Never Glued
Whether it’s our premium simulated diamonds or VVS moissanite, we do not use adhesives. Every stone in our collections is:
- Hand-faceted by skilled lapidaries for strong light return and symmetry.
- Prong-set — held by micro-metal prongs, the way fine jewelry is done.
- Calibrated to size, so the bezel or dial sits even and smooth to the touch.
“Proper prong-setting holds each stone securely in the metal — far less likely to loosen than the glued stones found on lower-grade pieces.”
The “Iced Out” Collection
Fully set, in natural light.
