Moissanite Wedding Bands Under $500

Short answer: Under $500, moissanite wedding bands give the most sparkle for the money. Ivevar's moissanite bands currently start at around $267, including eternity, channel-set and statement styles. Prices below were correct at the time of writing; check each product page for the current price and metal options.

What to Look For

Setting: channel-set bands are smooth and secure for daily wear; eternity and pavé bands sparkle more.
Metal: check whether the band is sterling silver or solid gold, and choose what suits your budget and lifestyle.
Fit: full eternity bands are hard to resize, so get your size right first.
Stone: moissanite is hard (9.25 Mohs) and stays sparkly; it is not diamond, and should be described as moissanite.

What Is a Moissanite Wedding Band?

A moissanite wedding band is a ring set with moissanite, a lab-created stone made of silicon carbide. It is not a diamond, and it should never be sold as one, but it is hard enough for everyday wear and it throws off strong, colorful sparkle. Because the stones are small and set in a row, a moissanite band gives a lot of brilliance across the whole top of the ring.

Popular Band Styles

Full eternity: stones go all the way around the band, so it sparkles from every angle. It is the most dazzling style but the hardest to change in size later.
Half eternity: stones cover the top half only, which is comfortable between fingers and easier to adjust.
Channel set: stones sit between two smooth metal walls. This is a good pick for active hands because nothing sticks out to catch.
Pavé: many tiny stones held by small beads of metal for an all-over shimmer.
Wide and men's bands: several rows or mixed round and baguette stones for a bolder look.

Moissanite vs Lab Grown Diamond Bands

Both make beautiful wedding bands. Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale and diamond rates 10, so both resist scratches well in daily wear. Moissanite shows more rainbow fire, while a diamond shows whiter sparkle. A lab grown diamond is a real diamond, grown by CVD or HPHT, and it usually costs more than moissanite of the same look. If you want to compare side by side, read our moissanite vs lab grown diamond guide or browse lab grown diamond wedding bands.

Choosing the Metal

Ivevar bands are made to order in 925 sterling silver or solid gold from 10K to 18K, in white, yellow or rose. Silver keeps the cost lowest and suits occasional wear. Gold is the stronger choice for a ring you will wear every day for years: 10K and 14K are harder and more scratch resistant, while 18K has a richer color. Match the metal to the engagement ring if you plan to wear them together.

What Affects the Cost

The price of a moissanite band depends mainly on the metal you pick, the total carat weight of the stones, how many stones there are and how much labor the setting takes. A full eternity band uses more stones and more setting work than a half eternity band of the same width. Wider bands also use more metal. To stay within a budget, a half eternity or channel-set design in silver or 10K gold is usually the most affordable path.

Getting the Size Right

Measure your finger at the end of the day when it is warm, and check the result on our ring size chart. Wide bands fit tighter than thin ones, so if you choose a band wider than about 4 mm, consider going up a quarter size. Since an eternity band has stones all the way around, it pays to be sure of the size before you order.

Caring for Your Band

Lotion, soap and skin oils dull any stone over time. Soak the band in warm water with a little mild dish soap, brush gently under the stones with a soft toothbrush, rinse and dry. Check the stones now and then for any looseness. Our jewelry care guide has more tips.