Engagement Rings
LUXE® Gen 3 — Brilliant. Ethical. Unforgettable.
A diamond‑grade gemstone crafted for those who want breathtaking beauty without the mined‑diamond price.
What Makes LUXE® Gen 3 Different
Created for those who seek exceptional performance and ethical sourcing, LUXE® Gen 3 offers diamond‑grade brilliance at a fraction of the cost. Unlike standard moissanite, it delivers superior colour consistency, precision cutting, and lasting fire. Available exclusively through Quorri and hand‑set in Canada in solid gold or 950 platinum.
What Is LUXE® Gen 3?
Not standard moissanite. A diamond-grade evolution.
LUXE® Gen 3 is Quorri's Diamond-Grade Moissanite — engineered to deliver extraordinary brilliance, lasting durability, and a truly colourless appearance at a fraction of the cost of a mined diamond. Built on an advanced proprietary Gen 3 formula — a refined blend of Silicon Carbide and 50% carbon — LUXE® Gen 3 achieves E/F colourless grading, VVS1 clarity, and a 9.25 Mohs hardness that surpasses sapphire, ruby, and emerald. The result is a diamond-grade gem that is visually indistinguishable from a fine mined diamond — and significantly more brilliant.
9.25 Mohs
Exceptional Hardness
Harder than sapphire, ruby, and emerald. Built for a lifetime of daily wear without scratching or dulling.
E/F Grade
Near-Top Colourless
Exclusively E/F colourless — near the absolute finest end of the international colour scale.
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Light Capture
Hand-cut to Ideal diamond proportions by master cutters for maximum brilliance and fire.
How LUXE® Gen 3 goes beyond standard moissanite
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More colourless — E/F colour grade vs standard moissanite's H–J near-colourless, for a purer, more radiant appearance with no yellow or grey undertones.
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Higher clarity — VVS1 clarity grade, virtually flawless to the naked eye. Standard moissanite clarity varies significantly and is rarely disclosed.
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Superior cut — every LUXE® Gen 3 stone is hand-cut to Ideal diamond standards, while standard moissanite is typically cut to moissanite-only proportions that fall short of diamond-grade brilliance.
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No CZ in the formula — LUXE® Gen 3 is a pure blend of 50% Silicon Carbide and 50% Carbon. Many standard moissanite alternatives contain cubic zirconia, which clouds and scratches over time.
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Passes diamond tests — thermal conductivity, fog, and transparency tests. Standard moissanite often fails one or more of these field tests.
E/F colour grade vs standard moissanite's H–J near-colourless, for a purer, more radiant appearance with no yellow or grey undertones.
VVS1 clarity grade, virtually flawless to the naked eye. Standard moissanite clarity varies significantly and is rarely disclosed.
Every LUXE® Gen 3 stone is hand-cut to Ideal diamond standards, while standard moissanite is typically cut to moissanite-only proportions that fall short of diamond-grade brilliance.
LUXE® Gen 3 is a pure blend of 50% Silicon Carbide and 50% Carbon. Many standard moissanite alternatives contain cubic zirconia, which clouds and scratches over time.
Thermal conductivity, fog, and transparency tests. Standard moissanite often fails one or more of these field tests.
LUXE® Gen 3 — Engineered for Diamond-Grade Brilliance
Every LUXE® Gen 3 stone begins in our Canadian laboratories where an advanced HPHT — High Pressure High Temperature — process produces a proprietary Gen 3 formula of Silicon Carbide and Carbon that gives each stone its E/F colourless grading, VVS1 clarity, and 9.25 Mohs hardness.
Each raw crystal undergoes precise laser separation — only the highest-graded stones make it through. Those that pass are sent to our cutting facility where master cutters shape and polish each stone by hand to ideal diamond proportions. This meticulous process ensures every LUXE® Gen 3 stone that leaves our Canadian facility meets the same diamond-grade standard — delivering extraordinary radiance and brilliance that endures for a lifetime.
LUXE® Gen 3 Ideal Cut — Handcrafted for Maximum Light Capture
Every LUXE® Gen 3 gemstone is precision‑cut by Quorri’s master artisans to ideal diamond proportions — the same standard used for the world’s finest diamonds. Cut quality defines brilliance; too deep or too shallow, and light escapes. With LUXE® Gen 3, every facet is perfected to capture and return 100% of available light as pure fire and scintillation.
Each stone leaving our facility is a handcrafted work of art — flawlessly symmetrical, diamond‑grade in performance, and designed to command attention in any setting.
LUXE® Gen 3 Colour Grading — Exclusively E/F Colourless
In diamond and diamond-grade gemstone grading, colour is one of the most critical quality factors. The less colour present in a stone, the more valuable, pure, and visually brilliant it appears. The absolute finest colourless stones achieve a D, E, or F grade on the international colour scale — a standard originally developed for diamonds and now applied to premium moissanite.
Every LUXE® Gen 3 stone is exclusively created to E/F colourless grades — near the absolute top of the colourless range. Unlike standard moissanite which can carry subtle yellow or grey undertones, LUXE® Gen 3 remains consistently colourless under all lighting conditions including direct sunlight and indoor lighting. The result is unmatched purity, radiance, and a striking visual clarity that makes every LUXE® Gen 3 stone indistinguishable from a fine colourless diamond to the naked eye. Compare LUXE® Gen 3 colour grading against ATERNA® Gen 4 and mined diamonds.
LUXE® Gen 3 Light Performance — Fire, Brilliance & Scintillation
Watch LUXE® Gen 3 in motion — capturing light from every angle and transforming it into an intense display of fire, brilliance, and scintillation. With a refractive index of 2.65 to 2.69, compared to diamond's 2.42, LUXE® Gen 3 returns more light to your eye — creating a more intense sparkle than a diamond of the same size.
LUXE® Gen 3 also produces 2.4 times more fire than a diamond — the rainbow flashes of colour that make a gemstone truly come alive under light. Combined with its E/F colourless grading, VVS1 clarity, and ideal cut, the result is a stone that commands attention in any setting, any lighting, any room.
How It Compares
LUXE® Gen 3 vs Standard Moissanite & Diamond
A side-by-side look at what sets LUXE® Gen 3 apart from standard moissanite and mined diamonds.
| LUXE® Gen 3 | Standard Moissanite | Mined Diamond | |
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| Physical Properties | |||
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 9.25+ | 9.25 | 10 |
| Scratch Resistance | Outstanding | Very Good | Excellent |
| Composition | SiC + Carbon Blend | SiC | Pure Carbon |
| Contains CZ | No | Varies | No |
| Optical Performance | |||
| 2.4× More Fire Than Diamond | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ideal Cut Standard | ✓ | ✗ | Varies |
| Colour & Clarity | |||
| Colour Grade | E/F | Varies | D–Z |
| Clarity Grade | VVS1 | Varies | Varies |
| Diamond Tests | |||
| Diamond Tester | Mostly | Sometimes | ✓ |
| Fog Test | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transparency Test | ✓ | Varies | ✓ |
| Value & Ethics | |||
| Cost vs Mined Diamond | Fraction | Fraction | Full Price |
| Conflict-Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Eco-Friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lifetime Guarantee | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
LUXE® Gen 3
Physical Properties
Hardness (Mohs)9.25
Scratch ResistanceVery Good
CompositionSiC + Carbon Blend
Contains CZ No
Optical Performance
2.4× More Fire Than Diamond✓
Ideal Cut Standard✓
Colour & Clarity
Colour GradeE/F
Clarity GradeVVS1
Diamond Tests
Diamond TesterMostly
Fog Test✓
Transparency Test✓
Value & Ethics
Cost vs Mined DiamondFraction
Conflict-Free✓
Eco-Friendly✓
Lifetime Guarantee✓
Standard Moissanite
Physical Properties
Hardness (Mohs)9.25
Scratch ResistanceVery Good
CompositionSiC
Contains CZVaries
Optical Performance
2.4× More Fire Than Diamond✓
Ideal Cut Standard✗
Colour & Clarity
Colour GradeVaries
Clarity GradeVaries
Diamond Tests
Diamond TesterSometimes
Fog Test✗
Transparency TestVaries
Value & Ethics
Cost vs Mined DiamondFraction
Conflict-Free✓
Eco-Friendly✓
Lifetime GuaranteeVaries
Mined Diamond
Physical Properties
Hardness (Mohs)10
Scratch ResistanceExcellent
CompositionPure Carbon
Contains CZ No
Optical Performance
2.4× More Fire Than Diamond✗
Ideal Cut StandardVaries
Colour & Clarity
Colour GradeD–Z
Clarity GradeVaries
Diamond Tests
Diamond Tester✓
Fog Test✓
Transparency Test✓
Value & Ethics
Cost vs Mined DiamondFull Price
Conflict-Free✗
Eco-Friendly✗
Lifetime GuaranteeVaries
Compare all Quorri stone options to a mined diamond — PURE® lab diamonds, LUXE® Gen 3, and ATERNA® Gen 4 — in our full comparison guide.
View Full Stone ComparisonDoes LUXE® Gen 3 Pass Diamond Tests?
Positive Diamond Tester Result
Standard thermal diamond testers measure heat conductivity to determine whether a stone is a diamond. Because LUXE® Gen 3 contains a high proportion of carbon and carries a heat signature closely aligned with a natural diamond, it registers as a diamond on most standard thermal testers. For buyers comparing diamond-grade moissanite options, this performance characteristic sets LUXE® Gen 3 apart from every generic moissanite available.
Passes Fog The Test
The fog test is one of the simplest ways to assess a stone's authenticity. Hold the stone close to your mouth and exhale gently — a genuine diamond clears almost immediately because it conducts heat so efficiently. A lower-grade stone will remain fogged for several seconds. LUXE® Gen 3 clears instantly, behaving exactly as a genuine diamond would. Generic moissanite regularly falls short on this test. LUXE® Gen 3 does not.
Passes The Transparency Test
Place any printed text beneath a genuine diamond and it becomes completely illegible — the stone's light refraction is so powerful that nothing can be read through it. LUXE® Gen 3 produces the same result. Its advanced Diamond-Grade formula and ideal cut create a refraction intensity that makes print beneath the stone entirely unreadable. This is a characteristic that generic moissanite cannot reliably reproduce — and one that confirms LUXE® Gen 3 belongs in a category above standard moissanite.
LUXE® Gen 3 — Proven Diamond‑Grade Performance
Experience the Brilliance of LUXE® Gen 3
A diamond‑grade gemstone of extraordinary fire and clarity — exclusively available through Quorri. Handcrafted in solid gold or platinum, backed by a lifetime guarantee and worldwide shipping.
LUXE® Gen 3 — Responsibly Crafted & Conflict‑Free
Every LUXE® Gen 3 gemstone is sustainably grown in a controlled laboratory environment — no mining, no excavation, no environmental harm. Produced entirely above ground, it eliminates the destructive impact of traditional diamond extraction.
At Quorri, beauty and responsibility go hand in hand. Each LUXE® Gen 3 stone is 100% conflict‑free, ethically created, and eco‑friendly — a reflection of your values as much as your style.
Frequently Asked
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LUXE® Gen 3 has a hardness rating of 9.25 Mohs — harder than sapphire, ruby, and emerald, and surpassed only by diamond at 10 Mohs. This places LUXE® Gen 3 among the most durable gemstones available for everyday wear, making it an ideal choice for engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewellery in Canada. At this hardness level, LUXE® Gen 3 will not micro-scratch, dull, or lose its brilliance over time. Every stone is backed by Quorri's Lifetime Guarantee — because we are confident it will perform beautifully for a lifetime.
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No. LUXE® Gen 3 is precisely engineered never to fade, discolour, or lose its brilliance for the lifetime of the stone. Unlike lower-grade diamond simulants that cloud and dull within months of daily wear, LUXE® Gen 3 maintains its E/F colourless grading and extraordinary fire permanently. This is a direct result of the proprietary Gen 3 formula — a pure blend of Silicon Carbide and Carbon with no surface coating or treatment that can wear away over time. What you see on day one is what you will see decades later.
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On standard thermal diamond testers, LUXE® Gen 3 registers as a diamond due to its high carbon content and heat conductivity profile that closely mirrors a natural diamond. Advanced multi-testers with dedicated moissanite detection may identify it as moissanite — which simply confirms exactly what it is: a premium Diamond-Grade Moissanite engineered to perform at the highest standard available. Beyond the diamond tester, LUXE® Gen 3 also passes the fog test and the transparency test — the two most common field tests used to identify genuine diamonds. For Canadian buyers who want a stone that performs with confidence in every setting, LUXE® Gen 3 delivers.
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While LUXE® Gen 3 and standard moissanite both originate from the Silicon Carbide crystal family, LUXE® Gen 3 is a proprietary Gen 3 reformulation engineered to outperform standard moissanite in every measurable way. Every LUXE® Gen 3 stone achieves an exclusive E/F colourless grade — whereas standard moissanite colour varies widely and can show yellow or grey undertones. LUXE® Gen 3 is also cut to ideal diamond proportions by master cutters, capturing 100% of available light — a standard that generic moissanite does not meet. With VVS1 clarity, no CZ in the formula, and a pure SiC and Carbon blend, LUXE® Gen 3 represents a generation beyond standard moissanite — at an accessible price point that makes it the smart choice for Canadian buyers seeking diamond-grade brilliance without compromise. See how LUXE® Gen 3 compares in our full stone comparison guide.
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Yes. Every LUXE® Gen 3 stone is grown entirely in a controlled laboratory environment — no mining, no land excavation, and no involvement in conflict zones. Traditional mined diamonds require the displacement of hundreds of tones of earth per stone and carry significant environmental and ethical risks. LUXE® Gen 3 eliminates those concerns entirely. It is 100% sustainably produced, ethically created, and conflict-free from start to finish. For Canadian buyers who want a beautiful, high-performance gemstone that aligns with their values, LUXE® Gen 3 is a clear and confident choice.
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Every LUXE® Gen 3 stone set by Quorri comes with our Lifetime Guarantee covering the stone against colour changes and optical deterioration, and our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee covering the ring or jewellery setting against manufacturing defects. From the day you receive your piece to the years and decades that follow, Quorri stands fully behind every LUXE® Gen 3 stone and every ring we handcraft in Canada. You can shop with complete confidence.
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Absolutely. LUXE® Gen 3 is one of the most popular centre stone choices for engagement rings at Quorri Canada. With a hardness of 9.25 Mohs, exclusive E/F colourless grading, VVS1 clarity, and an ideal cut that delivers extraordinary brilliance and fire, LUXE® Gen 3 is built for a lifetime of daily wear — exactly what an engagement ring demands. It is available in every shape and size, handset in Canada in solid gold or solid 950 platinum, and backed by Quorri's Lifetime Guarantee. For Canadian couples seeking diamond-grade brilliance at a fraction of the cost of a mined diamond, LUXE® Gen 3 is an exceptional and accessible choice. Browse our LUXE® Gen 3 engagement ring collection.
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No. LUXE® Gen 3 contains absolutely no cubic zirconia of any kind. Unlike low-grade diamond simulants that use CZ as a base material, LUXE® Gen 3 is made from a proprietary blend of 50% Silicon Carbide and 50% Carbon — the same fundamental elements found in a natural diamond. This formula is what gives LUXE® Gen 3 its 9.25 Mohs hardness, E/F colourless grading, and diamond-grade optical performance. CZ is a soft, low-durability material that clouds and scratches over time. LUXE® Gen 3 is engineered to the exact opposite standard — built for a lifetime of brilliance.
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LUXE® Gen 3 is Quorri's diamond-grade moissanite — a proprietary gemstone engineered to deliver extraordinary brilliance, lasting durability, and a truly colourless appearance at a fraction of the cost of a mined diamond. Created using an advanced HPHT process in our Canadian laboratories, LUXE® Gen 3 is made from a unique blend of Silicon Carbide and Carbon that gives it a hardness of 9.25 Mohs, exclusive E/F colourless grading, VVS1 clarity, and a refractive index of 2.65 to 2.69 — producing 2.4 times more fire than a diamond. Every stone is cut by hand to ideal diamond proportions and passes our stringent quality control before receiving the LUXE® Gen 3 designation. It is not a diamond simulant, not a cubic zirconia, and not a standard moissanite. It is a diamond-grade gem engineered for those who demand both beauty and value — available exclusively through Quorri Canada. Compare LUXE® Gen 3 with ATERNA® Gen 4 and PURE® lab diamonds.
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Yes. LUXE® Gen 3 is exclusively available through Quorri — a Canadian jeweller handcrafting rings and fine jewellery since 2006. Every LUXE® Gen 3 stone is handset in Canada in solid gold or solid 950 platinum and ships free anywhere in Canada and the USA. There are no import fees, no cross-border duties, and no surprise charges at delivery for Canadian customers — your order is processed, crafted, and shipped entirely within Canada. LUXE® Gen 3 engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewellery are available in every shape and size through our online design studio at quorri.com.