Emerald Cut Moissanite Three Stone Engagement Ring with Emerald Cut Side Stones

Emerald Cut Moissanite Three Stone Engagement Ring with Emerald Cut Side Stones

Three emerald cut moissanite stones in a row, a large centre flanked by two smaller step cuts set on a plain slim band. Every stone in this ring is the same cut, which is rarer than it sounds. Most three stone rings pair a step cut centre with brilliant cut sides because brilliants are easier to match. Using emerald cuts throughout means all three stones behave the same way in light, so the ring reads as one wide architectural block rather than a bright centre with sparkle either side.

Why this ring works

Step cuts have long parallel facets and flat tables. Line three of them up and the effect is a series of open windows across the finger, all catching light at the same moment and going quiet at the same moment. That is a very specific, very deliberate look, and it is why this shape combination has been the signature of Art Deco jewellery for a century. The band is kept plain and narrow so there is nothing to interrupt the row.

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

Side stones and band

One emerald cut colorless moissanite sits on each side of the centre stone, set upright in four claws and scaled to the centre stone you choose. All three stones share the same colour and clarity grade so the row reads as one piece. The shank is a plain round band of approximately one point eight millimetres. Metal is solid throughout with a polished interior.

Metal options

Choose from recycled 925 sterling silver, or solid 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white. White gold, as photographed, is the classic Art Deco choice and keeps all three stones reading as cold and colorless. Yellow gold gives a warmer, more mid century look. Rose gold softens it further. 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. The plain shank makes this one of the easier designs to resize later.

Care

Step cuts show dirt more than brilliants, because a dirty flat table looks grey rather than dull. Clean every two to three weeks with warm water, mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, working under all three stones. Rinse and dry with a lint free cloth.

Questions people ask

Why are emerald cut side stones unusual? They are harder to match than round brilliants, because the proportions and the number of steps have to agree with the centre stone or the row looks uneven. Matching three step cuts is a deliberate choice, not a default one.

Will this look bigger than a solitaire of the same centre weight? Considerably. Three stones in a row cover far more finger than one, and because all three are step cuts the eye reads them as a single continuous surface.

Is a three stone ring good for an anniversary rather than an engagement? Yes. The three stones are traditionally read as past, present and future, which makes the style popular for both.

Which metal should I choose? For maximum whiteness and the most authentic deco look choose white gold or sterling silver. For warmth choose yellow or rose gold. For daily wear over 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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