SOME RINGS ARE BOUGHT FOR A DATE ON THE CALENDAR. THIS ONE IS BOUGHT FOR THE YEARS AFTER IT.

A single 1-carat cushion-cut moissanite sits in solid 18K gold, and the band opens into two arms as it reaches the stone. From across the room it reads as one clean line of light; up close, the open setting is what people notice first.

We make it in 18K – not plated, not gold-filled – because a ring worn every day should still look like itself in ten years.

WHY WOMEN CHOOSE THIS RING

• Solid 18K gold, 75% pure, the same metal all the way through. Nothing flakes at the edges, nothing fades where the band meets the finger.
• A 1ct cushion-cut moissanite, soft-square in shape, with the mixed step-and-brilliant faceting that makes it read vintage rather than trend-led.
• An open split-shank band keeps the stone low on the hand, so sleeves, gloves and pockets are not a problem.
• The inside of the band is polished by hand – the part that actually touches skin, and the part most rings skip.

THE DETAILS

Metal: Solid 18K gold (750), available in yellow, white or rose
Centre stone: 1.00 ct lab-created moissanite, cushion cut
Setting: Four-prong, open split-shank
Band width: approx. 2.0 mm at the base
Finish: High polish, hand-finished interior
Sizes: US 4-10, including half sizes
Hallmark: 18K / 750 stamped inside the band
In the box: Lidded jewellery box, polishing cloth, care card

ABOUT MOISSANITE – THE HONEST VERSION

Moissanite is lab-created silicon carbide. It measures 9.25 on the Mohs scale, harder than sapphire and second only to diamond, and it does not cloud or yellow with age the way cubic zirconia can.

It is not a diamond, and we never sell it as one. What it does share is fire: moissanite disperses light more strongly than diamond, which is why it flashes colour under warm indoor light and looks almost too bright in a photograph. If you want a diamond, buy a diamond. If you want a ring that performs like one for a fraction of the price and stays clean for decades, this is the stone.

THE SETTING

A cushion cut has four soft corners, and the prongs are placed to leave them visible rather than bury them. Below the stone, the band splits into two arms – the sculptural detail you see in the photos, and the reason a plain gold band can sit close beside it without a gap.

The total height above the finger is kept low, under 6 mm, so the ring survives handshakes, seatbelts and sleeping in it on a Sunday.

HOW IT GETS WORN

On its own, it reads as an engagement ring. Stacked with a thin 18K band, it becomes a wedding set without buying a matched pair. On the right hand, it is simply a good ring – the kind that works with jeans and a white shirt and nothing else.

FOR THE OCCASION YOU ARE BUYING IT FOR

Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a proposal, or a ring bought for yourself because the calendar does not need to give you permission. It arrives boxed, so it is ready the moment it lands.

SIZING, CARE AND EVERYDAY WEAR

Order your normal US size. If you are between sizes or plan to stack it with a wide band, size up half a step. The open shank adds a little flexibility, but it is still a metal ring, not a stretch band.

Warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush keeps the stone at full brightness. Skip chlorine, bleach and ultrasonic cleaners, and take it off for the gym, the pool and gardening. Store it in its own compartment – 18K gold is soft enough to pick up scratches from harder jewellery.

FAQ

Is this a real diamond?
No. The centre stone is lab-created moissanite, a different material with its own optical properties. We state this on every listing, invoice and care card.

Will the gold wear off?
There is no plating to wear off. Solid 18K gold is 75% gold through the entire band. It may need a re-polish after several years of daily wear, which any jeweller can do.

Can it be resized?
Simple resizing is usually possible on this band. Contact us before ordering if you need more than one size up or down.

Does moissanite get cloudy?
No. Moissanite keeps its clarity; the usual culprit behind a dull stone is soap residue and hand cream underneath the prongs, which the brush and warm water will fix.

Is it comfortable enough for daily wear?
Yes – the low setting and hand-polished interior are designed for it. The stone is hard enough for everyday knocks, though it is still worth taking off for the gym and the pool.

A RING THAT OUTLASTS THE OCCASION IT WAS BOUGHT FOR.