Emerald Cut Moissanite Hidden Halo Solitaire Engagement Ring

Emerald Cut Moissanite Hidden Halo Solitaire Engagement Ring

From directly above this looks like the purest possible emerald cut solitaire. A long step cut moissanite, four fine prongs, one smooth band and nothing else. Then the hand tilts and a ring of tiny pave stones appears underneath the crown, wrapped around the base of the centre stone where only the wearer and anyone close enough usually sees it. That is the hidden halo, and it is the reason this design keeps selling to people who say they want something simple.

Why this ring works

A hidden halo does two jobs at once. It adds a line of light immediately beneath the centre stone, which lifts an emerald cut visually and makes it read a size larger from the front, and it does that without adding any width to the top of the ring. The band here is deliberately substantial rather than wafer thin, which balances the length of an emerald cut and gives the shank enough depth to hold its shape for decades. A gallery wire runs under the basket for extra support, so the head stays rigid even at four and five carat.

Centre stone details

• Stone type: Moissanite
• Shape: Emerald cut, elongated rectangular step cut
• Colour: Colorless
• Clarity: VVS
• Cut and polish: Excellent
• Symmetry: Excellent
• Refractive index: 2.65, higher than diamond, which is why moissanite throws more coloured fire
• Hardness: 9.25 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for daily wear
• Carat options: 2 carat, 3 carat, 4 carat and 5 carat centre stone

Setting and band

Four claw prongs hold the corners of the emerald cut. Beneath the crown a continuous row of micro pave moissanite forms a hidden halo that follows the rectangular outline of the centre stone on all four sides. A gallery wire crosses under the basket for support. The shank is smooth, unbroken and roughly two millimetres wide with a rounded interior for comfort. The low profile means the ring sits close to the finger and sits flush against a wedding band.

Metal options

Choose from recycled 925 sterling silver, or solid 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white. Yellow gold gives the warm contrast shown here, where the white hidden halo glows against the gold. White gold and sterling silver make the halo disappear into the metal for a cleaner, icier look. Rose gold sits between the two. White gold is rhodium finished.

Ring sizing

Every ring is made to order in your size. Sizes run from 3 to 13, including half sizes. If you are unsure, pick the closest size to your usual fit and contact us, and we will confirm it before production starts.

Care

Pave settings collect lotion and soap film faster than plain metal, so clean this one every few weeks with warm water, mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, working the brush under the crown where the hidden halo sits. Rinse and dry with a lint free cloth. Remove the ring before swimming, gardening or lifting weights.

Questions people ask

What is a hidden halo? It is a ring of small stones set horizontally underneath the centre stone, facing outward from the side of the setting rather than upward. You see it in profile and from an angle, not from directly overhead.

Does a hidden halo make the centre stone look bigger? Yes, modestly. It adds a bright line right at the base of the stone, which the eye reads as part of the stone, and it raises the crown slightly so more of the emerald cut is visible from the side.

Can I wear a wedding band flush against this ring? Yes. The profile is deliberately low and the shank is straight, so a plain or pave band sits against it without a gap.

Which metal should I choose for an emerald cut? For maximum whiteness choose white gold or sterling silver. For warmth choose yellow or rose gold. For a ring worn daily for decades, 14K balances colour and durability best.

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a made to order fine jewellery workshop. Every ring is cut, set and finished by hand after you order, which is why we can offer ten metals and four carat weights on one design. Orders ship worldwide free of charge and every ring carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

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