Emerald Cut Moissanite Solitaire Pendant Necklace in Gold and 925 Silver

The Emerald Cut Moissanite Solitaire Pendant Necklace centers a single step cut emerald moissanite held in a protective bezel setting and suspended from an 18 inch matching chain. It is available in 925 sterling silver and in 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white, in total carat weights of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, and it fastens with a spring ring clasp.

An emerald cut is a step cut, not a brilliant cut. Instead of many small triangular facets it uses long parallel facets arranged in steps, which produces broad flashes of light rather than fine sparkle. That effect is known as the hall of mirrors, and it is the reason an emerald cut reads as calm and architectural where a round brilliant reads as busy.

Why choose this emerald cut moissanite pendant

• Step cut emerald moissanite with the long, open table that shows the hall of mirrors effect
• Bezel setting, which wraps metal fully around the stone and is the most secure and snag resistant of the common settings
• The elongated rectangular outline visually lengthens the neckline
• Solid metal throughout rather than plated, in 925 sterling silver or 10K, 14K and 18K gold
• Five total carat weights from 1 carat to 5 carat, so the same design works as a subtle everyday piece or a statement one
• Includes an 18 inch matching chain, so nothing else needs to be bought separately
• Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes it well suited to regular wear

Product specifications

• Product type: Solitaire pendant necklace
• Stone: Emerald cut moissanite
• Stone shape: Emerald, a rectangular step cut with cut corners
• Setting: Bezel
• Total carat weight options: 1 carat, 2 carat, 3 carat, 4 carat, 5 carat
• Metal options: 925 sterling silver, 10K gold, 14K gold, 18K gold
• Metal colors: Yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, sterling silver
• Chain: 18 inch matching chain, included
• Clasp: Spring ring clasp
• Designed for: Women
• Brand: Mapple Gems

Choose your carat weight

• 1 carat. Understated and easy to wear daily. Sits well under a collar and layers with other chains without competing.
• 2 carat. The most balanced choice. Clearly visible from across a room but still appropriate for the office.
• 3 carat. A confident centerpiece. This is where the length of the emerald cut starts to read as deliberate.
• 4 carat and 5 carat. Statement scale, best for evening wear, weddings and occasions where the pendant is meant to be the focus.

Because an emerald cut is longer than it is wide, it looks larger on the neck than a round stone of the same carat weight. If you are between two sizes, the smaller of the two is usually the safer choice.

Choose your metal

• 925 sterling silver. The most accessible option, and a bright white metal that suits the colorless look of moissanite.
• 10K gold. The most hard wearing gold option because it carries the highest proportion of alloy, and the most affordable solid gold choice.
• 14K gold. The usual balance between durability and gold content, and the most widely chosen karat for jewelry worn every day.
• 18K gold. The richest color and the highest gold content offered here, best suited to occasion wear and gifting.
• Yellow, rose and white. Yellow gold gives a warm classic frame, rose gold adds a soft pink tone that flatters warmer skin, and white gold keeps attention on the stone itself.

About moissanite

Moissanite is silicon carbide. It was first identified by the French chemist Henri Moissan in 1893 in fragments recovered from a meteor crater in Arizona. Because natural moissanite is extremely rare, the moissanite used in fine jewelry today is created in a laboratory.

Moissanite has a refractive index of approximately 2.65, higher than that of diamond, so it returns more fire, meaning more colored flashes of light. On the Mohs scale it rates 9.25, second only to diamond at 10, so it resists scratching and holds its polish through daily wear. Because it is created rather than mined, moissanite is a conflict free choice and typically costs a fraction of a mined diamond of comparable size and appearance.

In a step cut such as an emerald cut, the stone shows its body rather than hiding it behind sparkle, which is why clarity and color matter more in this shape than in a brilliant cut.

Styling and occasions

A solitaire pendant is the most versatile piece in fine jewelry because it works with almost every neckline and never competes with what is worn around it. This one suits open collars and V necks in particular, where the vertical line of the emerald cut follows the neckline. Worn alone it finishes an outfit quietly. Layered above or below a second chain it becomes the focal point of a stack.

As a gift it covers engagements and weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, graduations, Valentines Day, Mothers Day and Christmas, and it does not require knowing a ring size.

Care and cleaning

• Put the necklace on after perfume, hairspray, lotion and makeup, and take it off first at the end of the day.
• Clean it in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, paying attention to the back of the stone where the bezel meets the metal. Rinse and dry with a lint free cloth.
• Remove it before swimming, using a hot tub, or cleaning with household chemicals.
• Store it flat or hanging, on its own, in a soft pouch so the chain does not tangle or scratch other pieces.
• For sterling silver, keep it in a closed pouch when not worn. Silver darkens on contact with air over time and a silver polishing cloth restores the finish.
• A bezel needs less checking than prongs, but the bail and the clasp are still worth inspecting occasionally if the piece is worn constantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is an emerald cut

An emerald cut is a rectangular step cut with cut corners. Its facets are long and parallel and arranged in steps rather than in the many small triangles of a brilliant cut. The result is broad, mirror like flashes of light rather than fine scintillation, an effect commonly called the hall of mirrors.

Does an emerald cut sparkle less than a round cut

It sparkles differently rather than less. A round brilliant scatters light into many small flashes. An emerald cut returns fewer but much larger flashes, which reads as depth and clarity instead of glitter. Many people prefer it for exactly that reason.

What is a bezel setting and why does it matter

A bezel is a rim of metal that wraps around the edge of the stone and holds it in place. It is the most secure of the common settings, it has nothing to catch on clothing or hair, and it protects the corners of an emerald cut, which are the most vulnerable part of the shape. The trade off is that slightly less light enters from the sides than in a prong setting.

Which carat weight should I choose

Choose 1 carat for a subtle everyday pendant, 2 carat for the most balanced everyday to evening size, 3 carat for a clear centerpiece, and 4 or 5 carat for statement and occasion wear. Remember that an emerald cut looks larger on the neck than a round stone of equal weight because it is elongated.

Is the chain included

Yes. An 18 inch matching chain in the same metal is included, finished with a spring ring clasp. An 18 inch chain rests just below the collarbone, which is the most commonly worn pendant length.

Is this solid gold or gold plated

The gold options are solid 10K, 14K or 18K gold throughout, not plated. The silver option is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5 percent pure silver.

Is moissanite suitable for everyday wear

Yes. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale moissanite is among the hardest materials used in jewelry and resists everyday scratching. In a bezel set pendant the stone is also physically shielded, which makes this one of the more robust ways to wear a large moissanite.

Will it tarnish

Solid gold does not tarnish. Sterling silver can darken over time through contact with air and skin, which is normal and reversible with a silver polishing cloth or a gentle silver cleaner.

Can I wear it in the shower or the pool

It is better not to. Soap leaves a film that dulls the stone, and chlorine and salt water can attack the alloys in gold and silver over time. Take it off before swimming or bathing.

How do I clean an emerald cut moissanite pendant at home

Soak it briefly in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, brush gently around the bezel and behind the stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse and dry with a lint free cloth. A step cut shows residue more readily than a brilliant cut, so regular cleaning makes a visible difference.

Choose your metal and carat weight above to add the Emerald Cut Moissanite Solitaire Pendant Necklace to your collection.

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