Certified Oval Moissanite Stud Earrings Sterling Silver 925 Screw Backs

**✨ Handmade by me ✨** * Top Grade Moissanite – **2 Carats Total Weight** * **Color D**, **Clarity VVS**, **5mm x 7mm** (created) * **Solid Sterling Silver 925** * **Rhodium Plated** – a rare platinum-group metal that helps prevent tarnishing * **4-claw settings** with **screw backs** for extra security These brilliant stones sparkle like crazy — even more than diamonds! They come with **certification** (see the last photo for an example). --- ### 💎 Moissanite Fast Facts: **#1 – Born from the Stars** Moissanite was discovered in 1893 inside a meteorite crater in Arizona by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Henri Moissan. He thought it was diamond, but it turned out to be *silicon carbide*. **#2 – More Sparkle than Diamond** Moissanite has a higher refractive index than diamond, meaning it reflects more white light and stays cleaner longer between washes. **#3 – Incredible Heat Resistance** * Castable in place for precision jewelry work * Less likely to be damaged during repairs * Survives extreme heat — even house fires **#4 – Harder Than Sapphires or Rubies** Rated **9.25** on the Mohs Hardness Scale, Moissanite is incredibly durable and highly scratch-resistant. **#5 – 100% Conflict-Free** Unlike mined gems, Moissanite has a guaranteed, ethical origin — ideal for conscious shoppers. --- ### 🌟 Care Tips * Store in **plastic baggies** to slow down tarnishing * Use silver dip to restore shine * Avoid chlorine — it can **permanently tarnish** silver