Morganite or Moissanite?

Not being able to try on anything even remotely comparable as the scariest part for me. Especially if you want a more unique setting, there is basically no chance of trying something similar on....,

That being said, I had a great experience on Etsy. I did a lot of research, Instagram stalking and review reading before making my choice but I used HelloRing. Derek is the owner/jeweler and he was very helpful. He's also awesome and affordable when it comes to custom orders (I'm going to order my bands in moissanite, which is currently custom). There are 'name brand' moissanite out there but honestly, I just wanted something I wouldn't be terrified to wear all the time - he sources his moissanite from jewelry shows and they are colorless/near-colorless and stunning in my opinion. I feel my ring looks just like, if not better than, the pictures. His store also has beautiful morganite options as well.

My engagement ring and two bands all together will be around $1000 and that is a number I can live with, not to mention being probably 10% the cost of a similar diamond ring...

I felt the same. Between not wanting to invest that much in jewelry and not wanting to be scared to wear it, I knew diamonds weren't the best options for me. I also loved so many other beautiful stones but, being a super practical person, I wanted something durable and strong enough to withstand daily wear but also something that I wouldn't feel clashed with my other jewelry/clothes. Since moissanite is second only to diamond in hardness, all man made so practically flawless, and clear so it goes with everything, this lead me to moissanite over others like morganite or alexandrite, Combining that with rose gold which is again, copper mixed and more scratch resistant, plus said to go well on all skin tones and mixes well with yellow and white metals... felt like a no-brainer for my preferences.

Mine is Morganite!! its probably about 1.5 carat equivalent in size (but its measured in MM) mine came from https://www.stagheaddesigns.com

I should say the one downside to morganite is that to keep it looking this translucent I clean it almost every day (but I got the Diamond Dazzle Stick of amazon for like 4$ and it works perfectly!)

I LOVE Staghead!!! I contemplated their per shaped turquoise ring for a loooong time. your ring is super pretty!

I really like Morganite but it's so trendy. I can tell you I had a ring restored a few years ago with Moissanite. I had it done by an artisan jeweler after several other jewelers turned me down in restoring the ring (it was my great grandmas and in rough shape). It turned out so good. That could be an option, to have a jeweler create a Moissanite ring for you then you can pick whatever size you want.

They have so many pretty rings! my fiance did good

Thank you ! I just keep the stick in the drawer at my kitchen sink and usually do it after dishes/dinner lol I am usually really bad at doing little tasks but am surprised how often i remember! Whatever you choose will be beautiful! I get lots of compliments on it (so that must be a good sign?) lol