Colored Moissanite Guide: Blue, Green, Champagne and More
Colorless moissanite is the classic choice, but colored moissanite is one of the most personal ways to make an engagement ring your own. It gives you deep blues, greens and warm champagnes with moissanite's hardness and fire, at a fraction of the cost of a fancy colored diamond. This guide covers the colors, how the color is made, and how to choose.
The colors
- Blue and royal blue: deep, saturated blues that look striking in white gold or platinum.
- Blue-green and teal: a color that shifts between blue and green as the stone moves, beautiful in a Portuguese cut.
- Green, from light to dark: from a soft mint to a deep forest green.
- Champagne: a warm, soft golden-brown tone that suits yellow and rose gold.
- Yellow: from light lemon to a richer canary.
- Grey: a modern, moody neutral.
See all of them in our colored moissanite engagement rings.
How the color is made
There are two ways to color moissanite, and it is worth knowing the difference.
- Color grown into the crystal. Small amounts of other elements, such as nitrogen or aluminum, are added while the crystal grows. The color runs through the whole stone and is permanent. Gemological research has linked this method to colors such as green, brown and deep blue.
- Surface coatings. Some colors, notably light blue and pink, are usually produced with a very thin colored film on the surface. Coatings can wear with abrasion, harsh cleaning or high heat.
For a technical overview, see the GIA Gems & Gemology study on gem coatings (Spring 2024). If you would like to know how a particular stone in our collection gets its color, ask us before you order.
Matching color and metal
| Stone color | Metals that flatter it |
|---|---|
| Blue, royal blue | White gold, platinum, or yellow gold for contrast |
| Blue-green, teal | Yellow or white gold |
| Green | Yellow gold for a vintage look, white gold for a modern one |
| Champagne, yellow | Yellow or rose gold |
| Grey | White gold or platinum |
Matching color and cut
- Step cuts such as emerald and Asscher show color evenly through long, clear facets, so the hue itself is the star.
- Brilliant cuts such as oval, round, pear and radiant mix color with sparkle, so the stone looks livelier and the color slightly lighter.
- Portuguese and other many-faceted cuts break color into a crowd of small flashes, which looks spectacular in blue-green.
Colored moissanite vs fancy colored diamonds
Natural blue, green and strong yellow diamonds are among the most expensive gems in the world. Colored moissanite gives a similar visual effect, with more fire, for a small fraction of the price. It is a different gem, so it should always be described as colored moissanite, never as a colored diamond.
Caring for colored moissanite
Clean it the same way as colorless moissanite: warm water, a little mild dish soap and a soft brush. For any stone whose color comes from a coating, avoid abrasive cleaners, ultrasonic machines and high heat, which can wear the film. Our care guide has the full routine.
Quick answers
Is colored moissanite natural?
No. Like colorless moissanite, it is grown in a lab. Natural moissanite is far too rare for jewelry.
Will the color fade?
Color grown into the crystal is permanent. A surface coating can wear over time with abrasion or harsh cleaning, so treat coated stones gently.
What is champagne moissanite?
A warm, light golden-brown moissanite that looks soft and romantic, especially in yellow or rose gold.
Is colored moissanite good for an engagement ring?
Yes. It has the same hardness as colorless moissanite, 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so it is well suited to daily wear.